Redemption
by Dawn Richard
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Daniel1986
    Nov 24, 2016
    10
    Dawn continues to show growth and imagination in this new album. Even the interludes are worth listening. It's incredible how she, without a label, can offer a body of work with such quality. I can't stop listening and if you have Goldenheart and Blackheart it's amazing how the three album are different but connected at the same time.
  2. joethealien
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. after the absolutely brilliant Goldenheart and the occasionally lethargic yet beautiful Blackheart, Dawn brings us her fiercest effort yet. with the dancefloor sensibilities of her Armor On EP, the lush and complex instrumentations of Goldenheart, and the depth of Blackheart, Redemption is a complete winner. this year's Infrared EP was just a taste of what was to come in this fantastical closer of this trilogy. favorites for me are: the unbelievably funky psych-art pop masterwork which is LA (which includes the most triumphant by Trombone Shorty), the Prince referencing art rock heavy jam Hey Nikki, and the powerful house track Love Under Lights (which continues where Gleaux left off!!!!!)
    I highly recommend this album to everyone    … Expand
  3. scb47
    Feb 25, 2017
    9
    Dawn Richard proves herself to be a creative and talented artist in her latest album, "Redemption." She constantly experiments with new sounds and concepts, and each track is a pleasure to listen to. Hers is an exciting, fresh voice that needs to be heard.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. No Ripcord
    Dec 12, 2016
    70
    It’s an arc that she manages to complete with her conceptual solo trilogy, and though the pop chart-minded songs devalue the album’s more adventurous pursuits, Richard is still devoted to push her art in new, unexplored directions.
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  2. The Quietus
    Dec 5, 2016
    80
    Put simply, Redemption is an impressively ambitious record, and its to Richard’s credit that she pulls it off as a cohesive piece of work.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Dec 2, 2016
    75
    A few songs fail to blossom beyond an initial intriguing burst of color. But the album's ambitions reward long-haul, continuous listening.
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