Untitled (Black Is)
by Sault
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. PopMatters
    Nov 17, 2020
    90
    UNTITLED (Black Is) is captivating from start to finish. ... This is a stellar, uplifting record informed by timeless struggle, solidarity, and pride.
  2. Pitchfork
    Dec 24, 2020
    82
    As Black Is shifts through different moods, it never loses focus.
  3. AllMusic
    Nov 17, 2020
    80
    The quality control isn't quite as tight. Some songs meander long after making their point. A greater position of the sequence, however, is filled with indestructible art that consoles, challenges, and invigorates with gospel, doo wop, highlife, psychedelicized garage rock, dub, and post-punk funk all filtered with uncommon aptitude through vintage outsider soul. Highlights are abundant.
  5. Mojo
    Nov 17, 2020
    80
    Beautiful and potent stuff. [Oct 2020, p.89]
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  6. Q Magazine
    Nov 17, 2020
    80
    It's another masterwork from a group of no peers. [Sep 2020, p.113]
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. hausoflilluis
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    So far, we have no knowledge of who the members of SAULT are. All we know is that this is their third album and it was released just as theSo far, we have no knowledge of who the members of SAULT are. All we know is that this is their third album and it was released just as the BLM movement resurfaced after George Floyd's murder. This work is a journey through funk, R&B, and gospel [don't be surprised if you find repetitive phrases like a church sermon], some of the music genres with Sub-Saharan African roots. It is complacent to say that this work is succulent, although it is also necessary to hear it; nobody should avoid it because there are many things to learn and apply in our life.

    favorite tracks: "Bow", "Sorry Ain't Enough" and "Wildfires"
    KEY-TRACK: "Miracles"    … Full Review »
  2. chavezjbv_eco
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor del año. Expresa una fuerte combinación de sonidos y versatilidad en cada composición de las rolas.
  3. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 8, 2022
    7
    really dark and certain album that truly conveys the struggles of being black or being oppressed in general. The use of jazz and soft vocalsreally dark and certain album that truly conveys the struggles of being black or being oppressed in general. The use of jazz and soft vocals might not be expected of music so explosive but that's wat it it is. But NOT violent. It's an archive of struggling and one we'll be visiting for year's. The highlight," hard life" turns a mantra into a battle cry then a funeral procession. The closest this album gets to an all out protest song. The delicate and beautiful centerpiece, "wild fire ", spins a melancholy tail of a love burning up and grief. Cleo soul completely intrigues in this and many other songs. This outfit is obviously one made up of veterans that keep expelling great album after great album. I can't wait to look back on this snapshot of our current time.… Full Review »
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