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True [EP]
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

  • Summary: Beyoncé's younger sister returns with a seven-track EP she co-wrote and co-produced with Devonté Hynes. Digitally released 27 November 2012.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The A.V. Club
    Dec 18, 2012
    91
    It's the self-possession of lyrics like these, and Solange's newfound love for sincere, catchy hooks, that make True the best work of her young career and one of most irresistible pop records of 2012.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Jan 8, 2013
    88
    What's best, despite its New York-centric vibe, those locals looking for a beat-heavy record to crank at full volume while stuck in Los Angeles traffic need look no further.
  3. CMJ
    Nov 29, 2012
    80
    With seven tracks, it's more assertive than an EP but without the fully developed personality of an album. It's just enough that we know where Knowles stands: on her own.
  4. BBC Music
    Jan 8, 2013
    80
    This is a fully realised tribute to early 80s pop-RnB music, filled with candy-sweet keyboard sounds and beats that could be the work of a battered old Casio drum machine.
  5. Paste Magazine
    Nov 27, 2012
    79
    In the past, Solange dabbled with genres and moods like finger-paints; with True, she's made some bold, inventive brushstrokes.
  6. AllMusic
    Jan 7, 2013
    70
    This is a promising prelude to Solange's third proper album.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. hugom2c
    Nov 30, 2012
    10
    Like sister like sister. Solange makes good music again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. 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)"… Expand
  4. BeTrue
    Jan 9, 2013
    10
    OMG, she's so good... so good! I love this record, it's so classy and vintage, pure vintage! Finally, she find her way. Can't Wait til the next album.
  5. Mocacinno
    Nov 30, 2012
    10
    Lovely EP , one of the best projects of the year, each song is very strong. Awesome harmonies and production, she has a very niceLovely EP , one of the best projects of the year, each song is very strong. Awesome harmonies and production, she has a very nice voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  6. 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!… Expand
  7. guilhermehagler
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    This EP is so, so damn good! Soft, warm and true.
    That's Solange at her best. Never get tired of hearing it.
    Hands down to: Losing You,    This EP is so, so damn good! Soft, warm and true.
    That's Solange at her best. Never get tired of hearing it.
    Hands down to: Losing You, Locked in Closets and Lovers in the Parking Lot    … Collapse
  8. Spotlights
    Dec 1, 2012
    8
    Impressive by any standard, but will Solange ever outshine her sister? This EP is a great attempt, but I feel that it falls short on a fewImpressive by any standard, but will Solange ever outshine her sister? This EP is a great attempt, but I feel that it falls short on a few levels. The music is very good, but I have an issue with the cover art - it's horrific. Stand out tracks are Lovers in the Parking Lot and of course, Losing You.… Expand

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