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Love + War
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the British R&B singer Kwabena Sarkodee Adjepong features production from SOHN and Dave Okumu.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 11, 2015
    95
    When he’s crooning swoon-heavy gut-punches, he’s unstoppable. When he guns for swaggering electro-pop or soul-infused dance bangers, there’s almost nothing than can get in the way--this is the best pop music in the U.K. right now.
  2. Exclaim
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    Deeply personal yet accessible slice of soul music.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    Unsurprisingly, his vocals are the most appealing aspect of the album, with the emotional strength of his lead lines supported by subtle harmonies.
  4. The Guardian
    Sep 10, 2015
    80
    Aside from a few boyband-like melodic lulls, Love + War is a fine showcase for Kwabs’ breathtaking technical skill and emotive heft.
  5. The 405
    Sep 14, 2015
    75
    Love + War is a flawed yet no less exciting debut from a talent who deserves every success in the world.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Sep 17, 2015
    60
    Love + War is solid rather than spectacular, but contains enough promising signs to suggest his next album could be something special.
  7. DIY Magazine
    Sep 11, 2015
    40
    The album’s title suggests fight and energy but much of this album feels too polite and too pedestrian.

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    8
    This was one of the best albums I have listened to for a while. Kwabs songs might be ok not brilliant but the soul in his voice is just pureThis was one of the best albums I have listened to for a while. Kwabs songs might be ok not brilliant but the soul in his voice is just pure beauty. Songs such as Walk and Make You Mine are must listens I eagerly look forward to his follow up album.… Expand
  2. mau1
    Dec 4, 2015
    1
    The more complex likes of Look Over Your Shoulder’s thrillerish build-and-hush tension, My Own’s dark and shifty Timbalandish textures and theThe more complex likes of Look Over Your Shoulder’s thrillerish build-and-hush tension, My Own’s dark and shifty Timbalandish textures and the moody, dubstep blues ballad of Forgiven, with its sunburst of a chorus, keep this lusciously atmospheric album well on the right side of smooth.… Expand

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