We Are King
by King
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. dlmmilne
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    Like Janet Jackson meets Maxwell via TLC and, weirdly (in a good way), Steely Dan. Beautiful, eccentric, lush, soulful, wonderful. Layers upon layers of complex harmonies and incredible hooks. One of the best albums this year IMHO.

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#73 Best Album of 2016

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Wire
    May 9, 2016
    80
    We Are King is a lush, dynamic, and expertly crafted album that constructs a unique soundworld. [May 2016, p.50]
  2. Uncut
    Mar 22, 2016
    80
    The lovely songs have such a languid unity of purpose. [May 2016, p.75]
  3. PopMatters
    Feb 26, 2016
    70
    Even if King isn’t destined to become the next Destiny’s Child, they still offer a response worth considering. “Whatever happened to R&B groups?” This record reminds us that they were always with us.
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