Revelations
by Shamir
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Clash Music
    Dec 4, 2017
    60
    While Bailey’s true-to-self, organic approach on Revelations should be celebrated, the record serves more as a transition than a defining peg in Bailey’s young career.
  2. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2017
    60
    It's a record that manages to find hope among the uncertainties. [Jan 2018, p.113]
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 6, 2017
    60
    A bold, fleeting pop-rock record whose standout element remains Bailey’s gorgeous voice.
  5. The Skinny
    Nov 2, 2017
    60
    While it may be far slimmer than Ratchet musically, Revelations fills that gap with earnest, heartfelt emotion.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 2, 2017
    60
    Revelations wants to be unlistenable, but it can’t always hide Shamir’s songwriting strengths.
  7. Pitchfork
    Nov 3, 2017
    59
    Largely, Revelations leaves us waiting for the subtly brilliant moments its title suggests.

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6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. DavidWasHere
    Nov 4, 2017
    8
    Apart of me is annoyed that Shamir thinks that lo-fi music is just being lazy and hap-hazardly throw in whatever sound and out of placeApart of me is annoyed that Shamir thinks that lo-fi music is just being lazy and hap-hazardly throw in whatever sound and out of place instrumentation is "cool" when it's just a mess with recording and not that it's the use of recording equipment that makes it lo-fi, Revelations is a pretty damn good bedroom pop album, with the highlights like 90s Kid, Cloudy, doo wop like Blooming, and Straight Boy, showcasing a knack for catchy hooks that made house anthems like On the Regular instant classics, and Shamir's fantastic sincere yet angelic androgynous vocals adding an impact to listeners that can connect with it. Sure it is by no means as addictive as his magnificent debut, Ratchet, and while it is redundant, albeit more polished (ain't that an oxymoron), if you have listen to his Soundcloud album Hope, this is still a great listen if you can connect to it.… Full Review »
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