White Men Are Black Men Too
by Young Fathers
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 53
  3. Negative: 3 out of 53
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  1. nirvanafreak
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    YES, LOOK HERE. LISTEN THIS IS VERY **** IMPORTANT YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS **** This is pop/rock gold the only other album that might be better this year is death grips. mebbe
  2. quotes
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    Intense and genius, these are the best adjectives that we can give to this record. Young Fathers has made a great work, uniting strong and ironic lyrics, just talking about real life, with exotic melodies, creating songs that we weren't waiting for, what makes the album **** awesome. White Men Are Black Men Too can be one of the best albums in 2015. It's very good to listen, you won'tIntense and genius, these are the best adjectives that we can give to this record. Young Fathers has made a great work, uniting strong and ironic lyrics, just talking about real life, with exotic melodies, creating songs that we weren't waiting for, what makes the album **** awesome. White Men Are Black Men Too can be one of the best albums in 2015. It's very good to listen, you won't waste your time with it.… Expand
  3. Lovdahl
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Even though some label Scotland’s Young Fathers as a PBR&B group, they are decidedly more serious about their perceived image in hip hop than the aforementioned Action Bronson. In fact, the alternative rap trio are closer in alignment with Kendrick Lamar: both artists are interested in using their medium to deliver social and political messages. The difference is that Young Fathers relyEven though some label Scotland’s Young Fathers as a PBR&B group, they are decidedly more serious about their perceived image in hip hop than the aforementioned Action Bronson. In fact, the alternative rap trio are closer in alignment with Kendrick Lamar: both artists are interested in using their medium to deliver social and political messages. The difference is that Young Fathers rely more on lo-fi elements in their production, like swallowed bass and slightly fuzzier vocals. Each song sounds very intimate, like the listener is allowed to live in their groovy, foot-tapping world for roughly three minutes. It’s simultaneously immersive and distant, certainly one of the most unique and important recordings of the year.… Expand
  4. Custom_Concerns
    May 13, 2015
    8
    Young Fathers have dropped a surprising sophomore record just one year after their first, and they've quickly changed focus from hip hop to a lo-fi pop aesthetic. The result is a melodic, complex, and unique experience. The songwriting is memorable, the vocals are strong and enjoyably intense, the instrumentation is experimental and very interesting - overall, I've not heard many recordsYoung Fathers have dropped a surprising sophomore record just one year after their first, and they've quickly changed focus from hip hop to a lo-fi pop aesthetic. The result is a melodic, complex, and unique experience. The songwriting is memorable, the vocals are strong and enjoyably intense, the instrumentation is experimental and very interesting - overall, I've not heard many records that can pull of what White Men Are Black Men Too does. It delivers a multilayered, complex listening experience while still remaining accessible.… Expand
  5. Daniel_B
    May 22, 2015
    8
    It saddens me that Young Fathers continue to move further away from hip hop. The hip hop songs that YF recorded have always been their best, most interesting, and most envelope pushing.
    That said, WMABMT is an improvement on the experimental pop side of their sound. It's a very good album; it's more cohesive than Dead was, and has a more consistent sound, but part of the charm of early    It saddens me that Young Fathers continue to move further away from hip hop. The hip hop songs that YF recorded have always been their best, most interesting, and most envelope pushing.
    That said, WMABMT is an improvement on the experimental pop side of their sound. It's a very good album; it's more cohesive than Dead was, and has a more consistent sound, but part of the charm of early YF was the variety of sounds you'd get from one release.
    If you like the lo-fi pop songs of YF, you'll love this. If you're looking for hip hop, you won't find it, but you'll probably still enjoy the record.    … Expand

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83

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Uncut
    Apr 29, 2015
    80
    What most impresses is its warmth, dynamism and unforced difference. [Jun 2015, p.84]
  2. Mojo
    Apr 21, 2015
    80
    White Men Are Black Men Too places Young Fathers firmly alongside Suede, Dizzee Rascal and Arctic Monkeys in the pantheon of those whose post-Mercury follow-ups confirm they know exactly where they're going and aren't going to let winning a modest prize distract them. [May 2015, p.88]
  3. AllMusic
    Apr 20, 2015
    80
    No musical ghetto here as White Men Are Black Men Too suggests Young Fathers are quintessentially ahead of their time, even when their music is tight, attractive, and vital enough to be enjoyed today.
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