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. DIY Magazine
    Nov 6, 2017
    80
    The sound of an artist creatively re-energised, this is a revelation in all senses of the word.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 2, 2017
    80
    Shamir represents what it is to be an outsider, with each of Revelation’s nine tracks teaching us to face our insecurities and embrace our weirdness. Even in the darkest times, Shamir’s brilliance continues to shine through
  3. The Guardian
    Nov 2, 2017
    80
    The countertenor sings with an emotional, otherworldly raw power, whether he is conducting an imaginary conversation with an industry exec who dumped him (Games) or beautifully musing on coping with stress and pressure (Cloudy).
  5. Chicago Tribune
    Nov 6, 2017
    75
    On Revelations, he serves notice that his sound and vision have returned intact.
  6. The A.V. Club
    Nov 3, 2017
    75
    Revelations thrives in that dissonance between its lo-fi production and Shamir’s striking falsetto, with tracks like “Her Story” impressively melding Motown and grunge influences.
  7. Paste Magazine
    Nov 6, 2017
    73
    While bedroom indie-rock is a beast Shamir has yet to master, it’s Revelations’ message of survival and optimism that sticks with you. And so one hopes Shamir finds his way, fully realizing the album’s flashes of greatness.
  8. Consequence
    Nov 2, 2017
    67
    The lo-fi approach largely works to his benefit, giving the album a homegrown charm. Even though the album has a couple stumbles and is a bit all over the place at times, the fact that he took a risk to redevelop his entire sound and still released an album as cohesive as Revelations is a feat unto itself.
  9. Under The Radar
    Nov 2, 2017
    65
    Revelations functions mostly as a career pivot rather than a killer reinvention. It's not essential.

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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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