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63

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The eighth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer features guest appearances from Booker T. Jones, Ledisi, and Tracy Nelson.
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  • Record Label: Happy Mel Boopy Touring Co
  • Genre(s): R&B, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary R&B, Retro-Soul
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  1. Oct 10, 2014
    80
    Macy Gray is back, easily delivering on expectations.
  2. 60
    With 10 songs running just over 40 minutes, the disc is compact and taut. That helps makes this a moderately successful return for a veteran singer and occasional songwriter who always seems one hit away from the mainstream audience that threatens to constantly elude her.
  3. Oct 10, 2014
    60
    The results are approximately as scattered. Gray's obvious comfort level and charm, however, help compensate for the less than ideal quantity of magnetizing material.
  4. Q Magazine
    Oct 10, 2014
    60
    The Marge Simpson of nu-soul continues to meander down her own path. [Nov 2014, p.112]
  5. Mojo
    Nov 6, 2014
    60
    Gray returns in strident form with this mature mediation on womanhood, sex and love. [Nov 2014, p.102]
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