Nat King Cole & Me
by Gregory Porter
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Mojo
    Oct 26, 2017
    80
    Vince Mendoza's symphonic orchestral arrangements ooze romantic grandeur, combined with Porter's magnificently soulful vocals, resulting in a thrillingly transcendent experience. [Dec 2017, p.93]
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  2. AllMusic
    Oct 26, 2017
    80
    Romantic, sophisticated, and rich with vocal prowess, Nat "King" Cole & Me lives up to both Cole and Porter's own immense creative reputations.
  3. Clash Music
    Nov 13, 2017
    70
    By its very nature, Nat King Cole And Me isn’t anything groundbreaking; however the project is ultimately a well produced and excellently performed tribute album.
  5. PopMatters
    Nov 13, 2017
    70
    What makes Nat "King" Cole & Me works is how Porter honors Cole by distilling his influence.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 26, 2017
    60
    Though obviously sincere and heartfelt, Gregory Porter’s tribute to his greatest influence falls a touch short in some cases. His voice, while smooth and warm, lacks the silky, creamy timbre of Cole’s on “Mona Lisa”, and on some songs he sounds more like Kurt Elling or Sammy Davis Jr.
  7. The Guardian
    Oct 26, 2017
    40
    This collection of Nat King Cole songs, however, presumably aimed at the Christmas market, sees him go the full Bublé.

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