War & Leisure
by Miguel
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 1, 2017
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 63
  3. Negative: 4 out of 63
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  1. Music_Observer
    Dec 21, 2017
    6
    The music has a consistent groove with mellow tempos and a nice spotlight on the electric guitar, but that’s really all it has in terms of worth, with a lack of real harmonic color and oddly paced, unsurprising, boring melodies that don’t break free from sounding like a marketable ploy to bring in fans of all ages. My Score: 116/180 (Good) = 6.4/10
  2. klinkjoshua
    Dec 17, 2018
    5
    It feels as if Miguel is too smart to manifest his musical ideas, and so has an unfortunate disposition to imitate previous melodies. Thus, the subjects addressed feel too familiar, and whilst the lush, contemporary instrumentation makes for an interesting and vivid adventure, it is ultimately either the harsh interferences of stylistic choices of certain tracks or the lack ofIt feels as if Miguel is too smart to manifest his musical ideas, and so has an unfortunate disposition to imitate previous melodies. Thus, the subjects addressed feel too familiar, and whilst the lush, contemporary instrumentation makes for an interesting and vivid adventure, it is ultimately either the harsh interferences of stylistic choices of certain tracks or the lack of differentiation thereof where sounds feel redundant that gives this album an uneasy flow.… Expand
  3. nikerays
    Aug 4, 2023
    6
    "War & Leisure" de Miguel é um álbum que apresenta uma mistura intrigante de estilos musicais, destacando-se por sua produção sofisticada e a habilidade vocal distintiva do artista. Ao longo do álbum, Miguel explora temas contemporâneos e relações interpessoais, embalados em uma fusão de R&B, pop e elementos eletrônicos. Faixas como "Sky Walker" e "Told You So" demonstram a capacidade do"War & Leisure" de Miguel é um álbum que apresenta uma mistura intrigante de estilos musicais, destacando-se por sua produção sofisticada e a habilidade vocal distintiva do artista. Ao longo do álbum, Miguel explora temas contemporâneos e relações interpessoais, embalados em uma fusão de R&B, pop e elementos eletrônicos. Faixas como "Sky Walker" e "Told You So" demonstram a capacidade do artista de criar canções cativantes e envolventes, com ganchos memoráveis. No entanto, apesar da sua solidez geral, algumas faixas podem parecer menos inspiradas em comparação com os destaques do álbum. Além disso, a coesão do projeto poderia ser aprimorada, já que algumas transições entre faixas parecem um tanto abruptas. No geral, "War & Leisure" é uma obra competente e digna de nota 6.… Expand

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81

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Spin
    Jan 2, 2018
    80
    In lesser hands, all this weight could feel leaden. But Miguel remains a craftsman, and leisure gets its due.
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  2. Uncut
    Dec 21, 2017
    80
    The gorgeous psychedelic soul of "Pineapple Skies," the Prince-like strut of "Told You" and the rubbery Latin funk of "Caramelo Duro" all reaffirm Miguel's status as the most versatile talent in R&B's avant-garde. [Feb 2018, p.30]
  3. Paste Magazine
    Dec 21, 2017
    87
    After 11 tracks of carefree sex jams, it’s good to hear the guy stretching himself into a different direction. That’s something Miguel has always done, sonically speaking. And he always sounds amazing doing it; that hasn’t changed on War & Leisure.
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