True [EP]
by Solange
  • Record Label: Terrible
  • Release Date: Jan 8, 2013
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Slant Magazine
    Dec 7, 2012
    60
    Even under a half hour, it still manages to wear itself out.
  2. Consequence
    Nov 27, 2012
    60
    Solange delivers an EP stocked with promising parts slightly dashed by a burgeoning identity crisis.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Dec 3, 2012
    50
    The 26-year-old goes all-in with the hipsters, swathing herself in melancholy synths. It's an awkward pivot.

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 103
  3. Negative: 5 out of 103
  1. Tzakol
    Nov 29, 2012
    10
    After spoon-feeding "Losing You" to the musicverse this October, Solange not only delivers the main entrée with True, but also treatsAfter spoon-feeding "Losing You" to the musicverse this October, Solange not only delivers the main entrée with True, but also treats us to dessert, and leftovers to last us well into the next release. An ode to '80s throwback - complete with cameos from the infamous sounds of vintage Casio drums, Oberheim synths, and Earth, Wind & Fire bassist Verdine White. Boasting a non-traditional structure in regards to songwriting and production efforts, Hynes and Knowles opt for slow grooves to tell a story of unrequited love, "Losing You" and "Locked In Closets" being the only exceptions. Paced to a tranquil close with the standout track "Bad Girls (Verdine Version)," True is, at its core, a redux of the '80s greatest moments, glazed with the Knowles clan's Midas touch. Standout tracks - "Losing You", "Locked In Closets", "Bad Girls (Verdine version)"… Full Review »
  2. QuintonB
    Jan 4, 2013
    8
    Let's not get it twisted; this album is uneven and Solange has room to grow. But she has surpassed her famous sister with this nostalgic EPLet's not get it twisted; this album is uneven and Solange has room to grow. But she has surpassed her famous sister with this nostalgic EP and has delivered some of the best R&B to come out of 2012. "Losing You" is by far the best track on the album, dripping with 80's throwback synths and neo-funk. I commend her for her efforts and look forward to her future.… Full Review »
  3. GabroMuzik
    Dec 5, 2012
    10
    True is really great, and Solange is truly talented. Her voice match too perfect with the melodies. Dev Hynes made a perfect work, he's one ofTrue is really great, and Solange is truly talented. Her voice match too perfect with the melodies. Dev Hynes made a perfect work, he's one of the best producer this year. True is touching, classic, timeless and addictive. Her lyrics are beautiful and impressive. I'm happy to see that she's finding her own style. Best EP of the year, so far!… Full Review »
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