Souled Out
by Jhené Aiko
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2014
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Sep 18, 2014
    60
    It’s nice to see Aiko atypically solo (Common provides the only rap feature), but more variety would be welcome.
  2. 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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#68 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#93 Most Shared Album of 2014

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 85
  3. Negative: 7 out of 85
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. isthatbrandon
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    Jhene Aiko really gave us a brilliant R&B album. It is the type to relax to and really take in the chilling vibe that it gives off. This is aJhene Aiko really gave us a brilliant R&B album. It is the type to relax to and really take in the chilling vibe that it gives off. This is a truly mesmerising album, for all fans of R&B. Definitely check this out… Full Review »
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