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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Jul 29, 2021
    90
    Stand For Myself is a resounding success as confidence and talent oozes through each well-crafted note and stunning vocal phrase.
  2. Jul 30, 2021
    87
    It’s frank and fresh in its fashion, carrying darkness and unguarded emotions on crests of S-tier artistry.
  3. Mojo
    Jul 26, 2021
    80
    An enthralling step on her musical journey. [Aug 2021, p.83]
  4. Jul 26, 2021
    80
    Stand For Myself is a headphones album, lovingly written, arranged and produced. [Aug 2021, p.32]
  5. Rolling Stone
    Jul 26, 2021
    80
    A dazzling showcase of luxurious Seventies-inspired soul and mellow Laurel Canyon-style folk rock. [Jul/Aug 2021, p.133]
  6. Aug 3, 2021
    80
    The vocals here are telling; it’s effortlessly stunning, grabbing attention with how easily she achieves something countless others spend years chasing.
  7. Jul 26, 2021
    60
    Stand for Myself remains attuned to these country-soul stylings, but the full ingredients list is long: old-timey doo-wop on Great Divide, Brandi Carlile backing vocals, plus subtle British inflections.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Such a great body of work! The album has Tina Turner and Donna Summer vibes with her signature country.
  2. Sep 9, 2021
    10
    the voice and feeling that each song has is amazing of the few albums released this year that stays perfect from start to finish
  3. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Best album I've listened to this year. Yola paves the way to become one of the greats of blues/soul/new Americana, like a wonderful child ofBest album I've listened to this year. Yola paves the way to become one of the greats of blues/soul/new Americana, like a wonderful child of Elton John and Mavis Staples. Expand
  4. Jul 31, 2021
    10
    This album is incredible! Yola never sounded so confident and sensible as on this project.
    One of the albums of the year, for sure!!!
  5. Jul 30, 2021
    9
    I'm not into country music, so if anyone else is like me take this as a sign to check out this album. Yola is electrifyingly confident andI'm not into country music, so if anyone else is like me take this as a sign to check out this album. Yola is electrifyingly confident and buzzing with enthusiasm. This records slaps harder than my father after a few beers on a weekday. Definitely coming back to this one Expand
  6. Jul 31, 2021
    8
    Yola's voice is absolutely gorgeous and the fusion between country & soul really fits her this project is so refreshing. Wonderful work fromYola's voice is absolutely gorgeous and the fusion between country & soul really fits her this project is so refreshing. Wonderful work from start to finish very much recommend it. Expand