Love & Hate
by Michael Kiwanuka
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jul 18, 2016
    60
    A squally electric guitar solo lets you know Love & Hate isn’t just another slice of vintage soul, but something a little more intriguing than that.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Jul 13, 2016
    60
    “Cold Little Heart” builds from piano and the merest shiver of strings to a Morricone-esque pitch of intensity, before Kiwanuka himself arrives five minutes in. It’s a big, powerful statement of intent that the rest of the album doesn’t quite live up to.
  3. Record Collector
    Jun 22, 2016
    60
    It’s true, Love & Hate will win no prizes for innovation. But this s more than just gussied up heritage soul to peddle to nostalgic baby-boomers.

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#20 Best Album of 2016
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#85 Most Shared Album of 2016

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 63
  3. Negative: 2 out of 63
  1. Ricko
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    A big jump up from his decent but slightly underwhelming debut, "Love & Hate" has everything you would have thought Kiwanuka was capable ofA big jump up from his decent but slightly underwhelming debut, "Love & Hate" has everything you would have thought Kiwanuka was capable of based of the early days hype. Dripping with soul and produced to perfection, this constantly veers from slow burners to high tempo'd gospel numbers. Top end stuff.… Full Review »
  2. MrNiceGuyMan
    Aug 20, 2019
    9
    Kiwanuka's second studio album "love & hate" is in one word astonishing. Kiwanuka's sound can be compared to great names like Enrico MorriconeKiwanuka's second studio album "love & hate" is in one word astonishing. Kiwanuka's sound can be compared to great names like Enrico Morricone but he still manages to keep his unique sound. And most importantly Kiwanuka does have something to say. He creates interesting and catchy lyrics that are much deeper than just nice-sounding rhymes.
    In the end, I feel like he still has room for growth but this sets a good groundstone for his work. I'll stay waiting for the next project from Kiwanuka, he may be one of the next big names in future rock music.    … Full Review »
  3. PippaMontone
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    This is such a heartfelt album. It takes you into a intimate environment and you feel every emotion that inspired Kiwanuka with the perfectlyThis is such a heartfelt album. It takes you into a intimate environment and you feel every emotion that inspired Kiwanuka with the perfectly weaved harmony.… Full Review »
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