What Kinda Music
by Tom Misch
  • Record Label: Caroline
  • Release Date: Apr 24, 2020
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71

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. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 28, 2020
    60
    There’s no doubting the musicianship on display across ‘What Kinda Music’. Misch and Dayes certainly complement one another. But it’s hard not to long for a little disruption to the album’s soothing sonic cohesion. While they were clearly having fun, it was probably more fun to make than it is to hear.
  2. The Wire
    Apr 28, 2020
    50
    The too brief, purely instrumental “Sensational” is the best track, with suggestions of Weather Report’s jazz rock expansiveness. But the general impression is gimmicky and lightweight – effects without causes. [May 2020, p.66]
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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. hausoflilluis
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    Don't know if I should label this as jazz-rock, smooth jazz or Neo-Soul. What I do know is that this project has a groove that I don't want toDon't know if I should label this as jazz-rock, smooth jazz or Neo-Soul. What I do know is that this project has a groove that I don't want to finish. 45 minutes from the friendship between drummer Yussef Dayes and guitarist, singer and producer Tom Misch. Thir jam sessions culminated on making this album two years after Misch's debut. If you need something to relax ("The Real"), dance ("Last 100") or workout ("Sensational"), this will fit well into your playlist.

    favorite tracks: "I Did It For You", "Sensational", "Kyiv" and "Julie Mangos"
    KEY-TRACK: "Lift Off"    … Full Review »
  2. DEMISODA
    Jul 6, 2020
    6
    The probability of the album is good, but many changes are very....wasn't good for me. Personally, some of the songs were good, but I couldn'tThe probability of the album is good, but many changes are very....wasn't good for me. Personally, some of the songs were good, but I couldn't give them as much impact as Geography. But apart from that, the album itself is excellent in completeness.… Full Review »
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