Volcanic Sunlight
by Saul Williams
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 10, 2011
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Okayplayer
    Dec 1, 2011
    85
    This is perhaps the most danceable "smart" record ever. Or, maybe this is the smartest dance record ever…? ...Whatever it is, it works... beautifully.
  2. AllMusic
    Dec 1, 2011
    80
    Volcanic Sunlight, despite its sharp contrast from Niggy Tardust, is an absolutely fitting follow-up; it's Williams once more wriggling out of preconceived notions by subverting them entirely.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Dec 1, 2011
    70
    Even though "Volcanic Sunlight" sounds explosive and blinding, it turns out to be quite warm and inviting...It's a pleasant if at times uneven experience.
  5. Beats Per Minute
    Dec 1, 2011
    65
    Make no mistake; the album isn't a failure, it's just sacrificed a little too much to be a success.
  6. PopMatters
    Dec 1, 2011
    60
    Volcanic Sunlight is a solid, finely-tuned album that reveals new turns and tricks with every listen.
  7. No Ripcord
    Dec 1, 2011
    60
    When it's good, it's great; it's just a shame so many tracks fall short of his usually very high standards.

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