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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release from Atlanta R&B/rap artist 6LACK features guest appearances from QUIN and Don Toliver.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mar 27, 2023
    80
    This is an easy album to lose yourself in, but a difficult project to truly grasp. 19 songs, almost a full hour of music, a glimpse into a psyche that is frequently dominated by darkness; ‘Since I Have A Lover’ is 6LACK’s crowning statement.
  2. 70
    Even when 6LACK is on cruise control, the emotional hour drives by, hiding thoughtful romanticisms and nuanced musical flashes that are a delight to discover.
  3. Apr 21, 2023
    70
    As a vocalist, 6LACK still often sounds enervated (if always lucid) in a way that rewards only close listening from those who value crooners over belters.
  4. Mar 29, 2023
    63
    To paraphrase the great Roy Kent, real love should make you feel like you’ve been struck by lightning. 6LACK manages some sparks here and there, but the tingles fade fast.
  5. Mar 27, 2023
    60
    Ultimately, this is the work of an artist in transition, catering to old fans and well-trodden styles while attempting to settle on something new.
  6. Mar 27, 2023
    60
    Across 19 tracks, the metamorphosis isn’t exactly comprehensive: about a third of the songs here sound submerged in the fog of his early records, and another third are too sketch-like to land as well as the best songs do.
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Apr 19, 2023
    7
    It's a nice listen, but songs are quite samey and if you told me the album was produced in 2016 I'd believe you. +1 pt for the Don ToliverIt's a nice listen, but songs are quite samey and if you told me the album was produced in 2016 I'd believe you. +1 pt for the Don Toliver feature because I'm a big fan. Expand