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Universal acclaim- based on 85 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the alternative R&B artist features guest appearances from Cocaine 80s and Common.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 10, 2014
    91
    The coolest party soundtrack for a parallel dimension where the future of R&B arrived a long time ago.
  2. Billboard.com
    Sep 9, 2014
    84
    It's 'party of one' music to overthink with and lines to quote when angry at a significant other--the soundtrack for hard times.
  3. Exclaim
    Sep 9, 2014
    80
    Souled Out is an intriguing record from an intriguing artist who has tapped into the zeitgeist and delivered something that is both reflective and forward-looking.
  4. The Guardian
    Dec 18, 2014
    80
    She may purr like a revamped Ashanti, but she sounds tough as nails when it matters.
  5. HipHopDX
    Sep 11, 2014
    70
    The songwriting is so intentionally simple and evocative that you’re as much sucked into wondering just what she’s going to say next as much as you just want to hear a high-quality song.
  6. Pitchfork
    Sep 12, 2014
    65
    Souled Out capably buffs Jhené Aiko’s strengths and shellacks her faults, but the moments where she steps out into the depth of her story transcend the synergy of a group of musicians with good chemistry.
  7. AllMusic
    Sep 12, 2014
    60
    Aiko can be maddeningly platitudinal and singsongy, but her one dimension is a specific balmy backdrop provided by no one else.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. KingTommy
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    There is something about her voice that is so beautiful and calming to me. This is the perfect album to just vibe with and go on a journey.There is something about her voice that is so beautiful and calming to me. This is the perfect album to just vibe with and go on a journey. Souled Out is no doubt my favorite album of 2014 & I look forward to all of her future releases.… Expand
  2. LilScience
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Jhené fez paz viver nesse álbum, sempre que me sinto mal ouço ele e sempre depois de alguns minutos começo a ficar bem, ela é a minha anja naJhené fez paz viver nesse álbum, sempre que me sinto mal ouço ele e sempre depois de alguns minutos começo a ficar bem, ela é a minha anja na terra.
    Faixas favoritas: W.A.Y.S., It's Cool, Wading, Spotless Mind, The Pressure, Lying King.    … Expand
  4. ultraviolenmilk
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Jhene Aiko nuk ka asnjë dyshim bërë një shenjë të madhe në R dhe B botë me këtë LP . E përbërë nga gati një orë , Ndershëm Out vjen me tekstJhene Aiko nuk ka asnjë dyshim bërë një shenjë të madhe në R dhe B botë me këtë LP . E përbërë nga gati një orë , Ndershëm Out vjen me tekst të vështirë goditur , vokal të relaksuar dhe qetësues Jhene -së , dhe instrumentale të mëdha . Një konkurrent për albumin e vitit ! 10/10 !… Expand
  5. dgaiku007
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    This is my album of 2015. This is new breed of music, a mix of R&B and Soul, with well written lyrics and tugs at the heart, at the essence ofThis is my album of 2015. This is new breed of music, a mix of R&B and Soul, with well written lyrics and tugs at the heart, at the essence of being Human.… Expand
  6. ryansliao
    Jul 8, 2016
    9
    On of my favorite R&B albums ever. I just love the atmospheric production. It just gives this album a unique smoothness that is so rare toOn of my favorite R&B albums ever. I just love the atmospheric production. It just gives this album a unique smoothness that is so rare to find in R&B. Jhene Aiko has such a beautiful voice, and I love the lyrics' overarching theme. Can't wait for her next full length LP.

    Favs: To Love & Die, Eternal Sunshine, Limbo Limbo Limbo, Lyin King, Wading, Spotless Mind
    Least Favs: It's Cool    … Expand
  7. The_Following
    Sep 11, 2014
    8
    Definitely is a breath of fresh air for R&B. While there's a numerous amount of new R&B projects floating around, Jhene Aiko's Souled OutDefinitely is a breath of fresh air for R&B. While there's a numerous amount of new R&B projects floating around, Jhene Aiko's Souled Out definitely sticks out like a soar thumb. With simplistic lyrics that every average human being can relate to, there's really nothing negative you can say about this album. Every cut has its own identity, even though subject matter may be comparable in just about every song. Good to see a talented new artist hit the nail on the head with their debut studio album.… Expand
  8. Honnyman
    Jul 25, 2015
    4
    De moins en moins convaincu par l'estimation de cette artiste, qui l'est trop à mon goût. Le rythme est le même, les featurings n'apportentDe moins en moins convaincu par l'estimation de cette artiste, qui l'est trop à mon goût. Le rythme est le même, les featurings n'apportent rien et on finit par connaître l'album en écoutant un seul morceau.
    Voilà le problème des créateurs de Soul / Lounge. Mais je sais applaudir quand ils savent se réinventer.    … Expand

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