Majid Jordan
by Majid Jordan
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Exclaim
    Feb 9, 2016
    90
    On Majid Jordan, it's clear the Toronto pair have refined their sound, with subtle but meaningful touches that make for a stunning, cohesive work of art.
  2. HipHopDX
    Feb 18, 2016
    76
    There's noticeable growth from their EP and mixtape in both Majid's singing and Jordan's production.
  3. Billboard.com
    Feb 9, 2016
    70
    Majid Jordan’s best quality is its intimate feel, sounding like each song is the extension of a conversation and is to be heard by a specific set of ears.
  5. Pitchfork
    Feb 9, 2016
    68
    Unfortunately, the duo's apparent ambitions to be something more hold it back from reaching serotonin-peaking heights (like Carly Rae Jepsen's E•MO•TION).
  6. Consequence
    Feb 9, 2016
    67
    Lyrically, Al Maskati spends Majid Jordan plainly expressing tense feelings of romantic unease, though his candor when singing about his heartache can result in cliches.... The directness of the lyrics can actually be effective when the rest of the arrangements complement their exactness, and Al Maskati and Ullman find that balance here more often than not.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Feb 9, 2016
    60
    The duo are most engaging when they keep at least one foot on the dancefloor. Elsewhere, their interest in after-hours vibes can rob their music of its forward motion.
  8. NOW Magazine
    Feb 10, 2016
    40
    The album revels in the clean, streamlined production elements and beautifully realized nocturnal atmosphere favoured by the OVO camp, but that sonic branding, if you will, swallows up any sort of personal flavour or perspective that might set Majid Jordan apart.

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. thaleslucas
    Feb 11, 2016
    8
    By far, this is an album that easily captures what it's to sorrow on the dance floor. An album with sultry R&B and very well used, with catchyBy far, this is an album that easily captures what it's to sorrow on the dance floor. An album with sultry R&B and very well used, with catchy and romantics compositions. Very well thought out for a debut album.… Full Review »
  2. bhooks
    Feb 10, 2016
    8
    This got a veyr comfy R&B mood carried with electronic-chillout house influence. It's sounds like a soundtrack to the winter and the catchyThis got a veyr comfy R&B mood carried with electronic-chillout house influence. It's sounds like a soundtrack to the winter and the catchy good moments when you in love with your most significant person who you love. Great production, tight vocals. 8/10… Full Review »
  3. OurEntity
    Mar 28, 2016
    3
    Great voice, amazing talent. However, this is another example of artists working around an album with only a few hits, just to make money andGreat voice, amazing talent. However, this is another example of artists working around an album with only a few hits, just to make money and sell albums.… Full Review »
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