KIWANUKA

doesn’t resonate with me but it’s not bad

I love the cultural connection he has to Africa, which is obvious in his polyrhythms and stylings, but this is much more than that. He’s so creative and able to keep your attention. Really cool stuff.

Pleasantly surprised when I first heard this. Michael Kiwanuka made such a strange, yet wonderful sounding album. Will definitely be coming back to this one.

I like it actually. It sounded pretty peaceful and i missed good music that was just abt life.

This Psychedelic Soul album feels like driving through a city at night while an old film plays across the windows. The scenery shifts between familiar and mysterious, with echoes of the past appearing in a thoroughly modern setting. Warm guitar lines, deep bass, spacious drums, piano, strings and gospel-like backing vocals create a rich, cinematic sound that moves between relaxed soul, bluesy grooves and psychedelic passages. Michael Kiwanuka's smooth, soulful voice gives the music a reflective, sometimes haunting quality, while his lyrics explore identity, loneliness, love, injustice and the search for hope. The songs gradually unfold and blend into one another, making the album feel more like a continuous journey than a collection of separate tracks. It is an inviting atmosphere that leaves room for reflection, even if some passages take their time and the overall sound can occasionally feel a little too polished.

This is a good album

Never knowingly heard this artists work First track ok, a bit dreamy after that. Not sure how it’s described as Rock, more easy listening. Unfortunately didn’t make me chase after the back catalogue, can see why it’s popular but not for me.

it's got a calming melancoly to it :)

Álbum bom, algumas músicas me lembram SimCity 3000 por algum motivo Faixa 13 - Solid Ground e 9 - Hero, 14 - Light, foram minhas favoritas. Ouviria o álbum novamente

와 시발쩐다

Maybe I should just be listening to the Mercury Prize winners

Amazing album! Somehow retains a really great 70s soul spirit despite being so recent. Never would have guessed this was 2019, it sounds like it came out of a time machine from back then. Great variety between fast dancey songs and slow emotional songs. Exactly the kind of sound I was hoping to find from doing an album a day that I never ever would have found otherwise.

Soul? Rock? East African? Hendrix? All of the above and amazing!! This is when this list is at its best, when you get a true discovery you never would have found previously.

One of the better albums I've had recently. I really like the fuzzy guitars, the round synths, and the cool vocal reverb effects that make it sound like a really cool retro recording. The songs are mostly pensive and get into great grooves. Good discovery for me.

Silky voice. This album drips w Danger Mouse. Good listening.

This was great

really cool. reminded me a lot of Khruangbin. faves: Piano Joint, You aint the problem, living in denial Rating: 7.7/10

rounding up from 3.7

Its hard to think of a genre more deserving of a revival than the great psychedelic soul of the late 60s and 70s - and Kiwanuka absolutely nails it, while making it feel his own. It’s both classic and contemporary, celebratory and forward-looking. Fantastic voice, great performances and very exciting production - looove that fuzz-guitar choir combo! Great album. 9/10

Gran álbum. Si me tocaba en un día en el que estuviera más abierto a este tipo de música le ponía 5, pero sin duda lo voy a escucharlo más veces. Conocía Final Days y no terminó ni siendo top 3, lo que habla bien. (editado, le puse 5)

I'd heard very little of this artist before today and I must say, I really enjoyed this album. A nice mellow way to start a Sunday morning.

Now this is what excites me about the 1001 albums project. I knew a couple of these songs from indie radio, but had never listened to one of his albums. I'm very happy to have now remedied that oversight. This may seem a strange comparison, but Kiwanuka's vocal tone actually reminds me far more of prog rock singers like Greg Lake or John Wetton as it does the Curtis Mayfield comparisons I've heard. The reverb drenched female backing vocals and guitar arpeggios seem very lounge. So I guess this is neo soul, but he takes a very different path to get there than does Raphael Saddiq (another artist criminally unrepresented on the list) for example. This is an album that morphs with your moods. If you are feeling brash, the sweeping orchestrations and soaring choirs seem very majestic, but if you are in a more melancholic frame of mind the electric pianos are bluesy in the way that Ray Charles was often bluesy. Through this prism I guess the Curtis Mayfield comparisons make a lot of sense. It's not the voice, it's the evocative soundscape. Set against this lush musical backdrop, amazing songs like "Hero" and "You Ain't the Problem" get the room they need to transport the listener to another astral plane. 4 stars, but I wish I could give 4 1/2.

Some fun beats and melodies. Enjoyed it for the most part, even if it was on the quieter end.

Dit album was heerlijk, ik heb er veel naar geluisterd afgelopen weekend. Toch moet ik toegeven dat ik het album Love and Hate nog beter vond. Het was genieten.

Dit is denk ik de beste 4 sterren album, maar als ik het 5 sterren zou geven dan was het mijn minst favoriete 5 sterren album zijn. Het is een heel sterk album en het spreekt mij ook heel erg aan, maar het is niet de buitenklasse. Live stelde het ook enorm teleur.

Gecontroleerd retro voor de witte millennial met een lichte indie inslag. Vakkundige productie. Qua muziek is er in de structuur wel geëxperimenteerd met de interludes en stijlwisselingen, maar alles blijft wel comfortabel. Je hoort duidelijk de invloeden van Gaye en Mayfield etc. Veel lagen zonder te veel frictie. Dat maakt het ook allemaal niet zo verrassend en voor mij een beetje inwisselbaar. Iets meer spanning of vernieuwing had het interessanter gemaakt, nu is het slechts een hele goede vakman. Het is zeker niet vervelend om naar te luisteren, maar ook niet vervelend als het weer wordt afgezet.

Bij alles wat voorbij komt in deze lijst is dit nu net weer zo’n album wat erbovenuit steekt. Ik hoor een mix van soul, rock, funk en psychedelica. Michael heeft niet alleen een goede stem, maar ook een goede smaak. Op het album hoor je over het algemeen vrij traditionele soulachtige instrumenten, maar toch weet hij ze op zo’n manier in te zetten dat het enorm vernieuwend klinkt. De sounds zijn allemaal erg on point en het is bij vlagen erg catchy. Ook mooi opgenomen en geproduceerd. Het album is in z’n geheel niet een consistente banger na banger, maar alsnog luistert het erg lekker weg. Er zit genoeg afwisseling en sfeer in om het album als geheel interessant te houden.

KIWANUKA was an album that just kept getting better the more i listened to it. When i first looked at the album cover, i initially thought that this was gonna be a world album with quite a few African elements but instead, it was more of a psychedelic soul album, and a very good one at that. The songs on offer just felt insanely atmospheric and very beautiful, especially those last 5 songs. The vocals were also great and the lyrics were very good as well. This album genuinely has nothing for me to complain about because every last second of it feels so beautiful especially when it gets to those last 5 songs. This album is definitely one of my favorite discoveries on this project. Best Song: Final Days Worst Song: Rolling

two. want to be more generous. but the problem is all the songs are just too similar. I see the talent, I like the murky production, but it sounds so alike with other albums i've heard countless times.

Such a wonderful surprise! A solid 5.

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Not my usual sound. Was ok.

4/5

Weno weno, muy mi estilo. No conecté inmediatamente con ninguna canción, pero siento que si lo sigo escuchando podrían haber algunas que seguiría escuchando

What an absolute hidden gem of an album. Great music, beautifully inspired, tastefully executed. This is what I'm listening to this list for. 8/10

Interesting album, unique sound and catchy. Decent

Favorite Track: You Ain't The Problem

This was an interesting listen! Pros: - Consistently good vocals - Some really interesting textures - Experimental in a way that doesn't just sound like shit - Despite shifting around in genre and texture, it all feels cohesive as an album Cons: - Teeters a little bit between generic indie and generic singer-songwriter - The experimental bits felt slightly samey to me after a while; like he found a sound and then kept going back to it I'm not sure I'm truly blown away enough by this album that I won't change this rating later, but I did find it an extremely pleasant surprise, and it's encouraging to know that something made in the last decade doesn't suck. I was beginning to lose hope. I did enjoy it enough that I want to listen to more of Kiwanuka's stuff to see if it holds up. ------- Coming back to this a few weeks later and having deliberately listened to more of Kiwanuka's stuff. I think I've reached the conclusion that although I enjoyed the listen here, his music isn't something that I'm going to seek out more of in future - primarily on the basis of what I said above about it all getting quite samey after a while despite having experimental elements. It's decent, and this album was still a refreshing surprise, but not a 5 for me.

Completely out of left field, every song is great, some songs are amazing (You ain't the problem, Hero, I've been Dazed, Hard to say goodbye, Final Days) So many interesting sounds and textures all in an an interesting blend of genres. It feels wrong to pin this under any one genre. It just sounds like something new... The guitar in particular sounds magical in every song. Sad this one is over, feels like I'm never going to find something else like this. 5

You have to wade through 100 days of British pop bullshit to get here but it makes it worth it. What an album.

Strong album

I really enjoyed this album. He has a great voice and the songs have a lovely flow to them.

This is a very good LP!

5/10

5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background What's this...a post 2010 album on the list that I've actually found enjoyable?

Very nice modern soul. I rarely comment on singing ability, because I think it's often just someone showing off, but this guy has a great voice. Interlude is very synthwavy.

This was a really good example of bee soul music. Found myself enjoying the vocals and lyrics immensely.

Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Very Good - The opener is incredibly strong and feels like it comes from a similar place to the classic soul titans of yesteryear. I definitely hear a lot of Curtis in here. Rolling is also really good, the guitar sound is straight from the late '60s. I've Been Dazed is brilliant yet again. It's been a while since I've heard this album and it's even better than I remember. Piano Joint is lovely and when the bass comes in halfway through, the energy suddenly shifts and the track is really elevated. I think the album loses a bit of steam through the middle section but Living In Denial and Hard To Say Goodbye are still pretty good. The high points on here are incredible but I think a lack of consistency holds the record back. Still a very good album though that deserves lots of listens.

Soul with very little sauce

I love Inflo's production, funny that Dangermouse is here to because they're very similar, can't tell them apart. Not such a fan of Michael's music, starts great but loses steam

Very vibey so not my favorite but nice in the background

Pretty good honestly.

Riktigt skön bakgrundsmusik. Väldigt soft.

One of my favourite albums of last 10 years

I didn't like it

Absolutely teeming with life. WOW. Favorites: - I’ve Been Dazed - Piano Joint - Solid Ground - Light

Nice easy listening for a cloudy day. I really liked this!! Amazing how his music pulls you into the mood or feelings of his songs. Incredible!! Underrated for sure.

This had such potential. The instrumentals felt like they built up to something epic, then it was just a guy slowly singing. Missed opportunity.

Never heard of this singer, but shit-howdy what an outstanding album! "I've Been Dazed" sold me. I need more of this artist!

Honestly I liked this. The more he sang toward the end, too. It would be nice to spend some time listening to words and digesting whatever he is singing about.

I really wanted to like this album more. The updated take on 70's soul/R&B would be so good, but it just lacked the energy. Almost the whole album felt lethargic. Dang.

I was initially ready to dismiss this album as overly saccharine and as sounding great, but being light on substance. I’m glad I listened to it multiple times, giving it my full attention and listening with headphones ultimately. I realized it’s easy to overlook something that’s bigger than it seems when you approach it with casual cynicism and undue (passive) skepticism. Impressive to see modern artists remaining devoted to the album, song cycle, or a unified concept collection of songs when the machinery incentivizes the immediacy and junk food style desire for bold flavors, but empty calories of single song releases.

not for me

Ein wunderschönes Album das mich Vorallem mitt den letzten zwei Lieder mitgenommen hat

Sehr sehr sehr nice

I love Kiwanuka! Amzing musicality and his vocals are so good! Great great album!

Oh I loved this. I echo most of the reviews here in their thrill to discover this newer album. It managed to blend different styles and convey different moods throughout. The songs seemed to flow seamlessly into the next one. I was immediately hooked by the first track and I loved that one the most but I liked all of them.

This album is really difficult for me. I loved it when it came out. I bought it on cd for my mom for Christmas. At times, I would rate this 5. But then… this project is making me question if it even belongs on the list! I mean there was SO much music released in this period that was more… revolutionary, that I go back to more, that was just more. But then… Kiwanuka’s simple and beautiful song writing and delivery was what I always loved about this album. Idk. I am always glad I listened to this. 4 Boolean: True

solid

I'm not sure I was expecting to find albums and artists I had never heard of before in this list, although I shouldn't be hugely surprised; I'm likely to know anything from the 20th century, even if only by reputation. Everything since will generally need to be in the areas of genres I know and love, or things which have been popular enough to tickle the zeitgeist. This is neither, and to be honest, I'd need a lot more than one day with it to properly evaluate, but I will say this - it's generally in a genre which I don't have a lot of familiarity with, but it makes it easy to enjoy by being fluid and tuneful. I haven't had nearly long enough with it to know whether it's the kind of thing I'd like to own, but I've definitely spent long enough with it to know it's something I'd like to get to know better. It's unlikely to supplant anything in my own top 1000 albums, but I'm giving it a middle score because it's worthy of further investigation.

Bon album de quinqua

Think he does good stuff - but this wasn’t it

Really enjoyed this. Came out of the blue and new to me.

Yet another example of recency bias skewing the entries in this list. It hasn't even been ten years since this album was released! Give it some time, jeez. I have little faith this will be looked back as an essential album given a few more years.

Well I am surprised. I had no idea what this was going to be, and I have that ageist bias that most modern music is over produced, over reliance on gimmicks and well in general shit that the younger generation can have. This is most definitely NOT any of those. This is a storming album. An album in every sense of the word, each track leads you on. It has that classic feel but still feels very much contemporary without being seen as derivative in anyway. It sounds out of the past, the styling, structure but is also of today. No favourite track after only 1 day, but love that Ernie Elsey guitar sound on hero, no LF tracks at all. This really has reaffirmed my belief that new artists can and do keep coming up and making new and relevant music that itself will last beyond the fad of the moment. Listened to this all day, bought physical copies of this and his album before this one by days end - going to enjoy living with this from now on. Don’t really 5 Star albums that I don’t know but this hits every note for me, so yeah why not 5 Star. Read his wiki after writing this, as have learned not to influence my opinion until listened to the music, and no wonder I liked, his stated influences are straight out of my record collection.

Cold Little Heart & Home Again on the other albums

Really good for road trips

4.6/5 - Really solid honestly. Not much more to be said.

hey danger mouse you got any more of those decibels?

A smart, tight album. I’m not sure it *quite* belongs in this company? 3.5

Весьма достойный альбомец аж 2019 года. Удивило. Нещадно эксплуатируется ретро тема, что можно заметить не только по звуку и всем этим приемчикам, но и по оформлению обложек. Особенно забавно выглядит дебютник, ну прям чисто альбом из шестидесятых. Интересные аранжировки, всякие интрушечки к песням, в общем, все довольно неплохо, я не любитель соула, поэтому вряд-ли буду переслушивать, но ето достойно.

Never heard of this guy before. It was not what I was expecting, but not in a bad way. Some cool stuff here. A bit funky, a bit psychedelic, a bit electro, a bit soul. But also... As it goes on I'm just left a little hollow. The feeling kind of kicked in around Hero. As an album it's going for a vibe piece but it's a conflicting vibe. The diversity of influence kind of leaves me unable to really get into it - I start to and then... I'm not really sure what it is. It's like each song is building some kind of tension, but the tension doesn't know what it is. Is this introspective? Is it spiritual? Is it grand or is it personal? I think the issue is that individually the songs are good, but as an album it doesn't feel like it's going anywhere. It's vibing but it's not actually moving anywhere. So when the last beats of Light are playing and the album is closing up, I don't feel like I've been meditating and I'm slowly waking up, I feel like I've been listening to an album that didn't know if it wanted me to drift on a cloud, soar on angels wings or fall inwards into myself. So I just felt like I was watching it from the outside. I will note though that sometimes he sounds like Anthony Kiedis. I don't mean that in a bad way, just that once I heard it I couldn't un-hear it.

Sensitive and smooth, an enjoyable and stylish debut

Didn't really resonate with me.. didn't hate it though

Love his voice and style, but it got a little same-y and dragged a bit

I am not sure what this album is doing on so many lists. Listening to it left me mostly indifferent. There is nothing particularly wrong with it, but nothing really stood out or pulled me in either. It sits in a pleasant but unremarkable space for most of its runtime. The songs are well played and the mood stays consistent, with a soft, slightly psychedelic soul feeling. Kiwanuka’s voice is warm and steady, and the arrangements are carefully put together. Still, the whole record feels safe and a bit distant. It never becomes exciting or emotionally urgent. The production by Danger Mouse and Inflo is clean and polished. Everything is well mixed and atmospheric, with plenty of space and texture. It sounds expensive and carefully crafted, but that polish also makes it feel a little too controlled and lacking in raw edge. Kiwanuka is a perfectly fine album. Well made and pleasant enough, but not something that left a strong impression on me.

pleasant sounding but a bit boring for my tastes

BOM álbum, não conhecia e me surpreendi. Som bacana

Beautiful. Loved this

Very good

This is gorgeous. Wow.

Review - I've heard this guy before and quite liked what I heard, but this album just didn't do it for me. Maybe it's that I was in the wrong mood when listening to it. Maybe it's that I kind of half listened to it from the other room while tidying the kitchen. We'll never know for sure. But I think of Michael Kiwanuka as good "have it on in the other room while tidying the kitchen" music, and this album failed to achieve that. Sorry Michael. Score - 5/10 Need to listen? NO

Just....no

Listened to this a lot when it was released, but didn't go back to it for a while. It's a fantastic album. Feels timeless, flows beautifully, sonically rich. A true gem!

Cool psych-feeling soul record. Great vocals and phat grooves, felt it was a couple songs too long but will revisit

Wow, what a great discovery!

Pretty cool

A journey of an album

Interesting this is on the list. Nice record

Crisp rhythms, frazzled guitars and swirling keys combine for an acoustic odyssey, helmed by Kiwanuka’s warm storytelling voice. I start listening on the way to the gym, Saturday 5th September. Depressed thoughts are obliterated by the confluence of the sounds, sunlight pouring through the bus windows and the promise of renewal.

Very new to me but this was awesome. First track grabbed me and I was with it the whole way. Dang. Not what I normally seek out but that was cool.

lyssnade hela så helt ok?

This was a pleasant surprise. Really close to a 5 for me. Never heard of the artist before, but I liked everything about this. Had old school vibes but a modern twist. Will be added to my regular rotation.

Very smooth and enjoyable listen

Smooth and strangely old school

I really like this album! Fun listening experience

Agradable pop actual. No todo es basura.

What a great album. Discoveries like this are why I wanted to do this project.

Jag vet inte riktigt vad det är men jag älskade det här albumet. Det är lättlyssnat men samtidigt imponerande musikaliskt. Älskar vibsen och den generella känslan. Otroligt bra! Jag ger det 9/10 :)

Hej allihopa!! Dagens album är Kiwanuka, ett väldigt imponerande album enligt mig. Känns som en fusion mellan gammal soul som whats going on, och Jimi Hendrix psykedeliska spelande. Tillsammans med storslagen produktion med körer och stråkar, så blir detta album nästan som en film. Varje låt flyter ihop väldigt bra och albumet använder sig av interludes på ett skickligt sätt. Jag gillar albumet väldigt mycket, men samtidigt så är de inget som fastnar för mig. Det var nice att lyssna på men inte någon revolutionerande upplevelse. Därför ger jag Grabbensomintekollarpåexplosioner detta album en 7/10

Really loved the blend of things here. The R&B mixed with African beats, mixed with lyrics about black consciousness reminiscent of TPAP, and Kiwanuka's incredible singing to boot.

These are well-crafted songs. Kiwanuka has the ability to cross multiple genres, yet sound fresh.

Ripping album!

This is a solid serious album with enjoyable sounds, though I'm not sure I'd put it on just to put it on.

Very catchy Fav: solid ground, light, I’ve been dazed

One of my favourite current artists, so soulful and still having his own style. Love that he's on the list.

★★★½

Phenomenal

It was fine.

⭐️ Piano Joint

Simple and fun album of catchy moments and classically inspired ideas. Nothing life changing, but it’s enjoyable nonetheless.

Not sure how to describe this one other than a globalized indie-soul fusion and honestly I dig it. I’ll definitely give this one more time in the future.

Feel like I really want to fall in love with this album but I just can't

Like nothing I have ever listened to before. Spectacular

Man, this album is a rollercoaster! It's like Kiwanuka said, 'Hey, let's do some heart-wrenching ballads, then throw in some rockin' jams just because we can.' It works, too. Just gorgeous. Spins: 3 Playlist Additions - You Ain't the Problem - Rolling - Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) - Hero - Solid Ground

mooi maar wel beetje saai

A very nice surprise! Never heard of the artist or album, and it was very good. Lots of old Marvin Gaye and old Motown feel, but with modern twist. It's a keeper.

La verdad que como primer álbum que escucho, me ha gustado mucho, sobre todo la canción de You’re Not The Problem y la de hard to say goodbye. Creo que he descubierto que me gusta bastante el Soul y encima me ha saltado una canción que se llama How Long de Fantastic negrito que me ha gustado mucho así que también me ha descubierto otros artistas así que gracias Kiwanuka te llevo en el corazón

Not sure how I've never heard of this, but I'm glad I have now. Everything I like in an album -- incredible musicianship, diverse songs, terrific lyrics (and just enough social commentary, if you're going for that). This will be a repeat performer.

Brilliant, first time listening and lots to like about this, from the lyrics to the cadence and delivery to the guitar effects, all in all a great album

Just a terrific album. You Ain’t the Problem is an al-timer and the rest of the record is full of soul and great hooks. I expect this will go up even more in my opinion as I re-listen to it more and more.

Listened before. Managed to see him live a few years ago at Glasto, which was my first experience. Enjoyed it!

Had never heard of him despite how popular he is … this album was awesome. Trippy journey through a ton of different styles with a soul anchor. Really solid album. 4

This is a new artist for me.A really great experience

Only listened to Love & Hate so far, an album which I really enjoyed. KIWANUKA is a different experience sonically, but I would place it on a similar spectre, quality wise. I do have to say, though, the studio can't do these songs justice. Seeing him live is a beautiful experience, if you ever get the opportunity to do so, don't miss it. Favourite track: Final Days

I listened to this when it came out so have some familiarity with it. Not essential by any means but a nicely produced album that complements his smooth tones with some decent tunes.

I feel bad rating this as I’m going to as broadly I quite liked the album. It was pleasant enough and typically would be the kind of thing I enjoy more than I did. It felt a little too safe and going through the motions though. For someone whose voice is so well suited to this style of music, I don’t he used it to the extent that he could have and at times the music was rather dull. I’ll try and listen to some of his other albums as o think there is some real scope for something great but in my eyes, this was not it.

Mediocre rock music with a too-familiar sound.

ok

красиво, но не прям мое

Really cool and unique.

Good，但是不够身体性也没完全文学性

This is why I do this, never would of heard of or sought out this artist, but I enjoyed the hell out of this.

Psychedelic Soul Favorite tracks: You Ain't the Problem Another Human Being Living in Denial Definitely an album I haven't fully grasped yet. His voice reminds me of Marvin Gaye. Instrumentals are pretty strong and gives space for Michael to work around. Drums are a highlight of the album.

Starts off very strong, flows nicely, sounds great. Album length hurts it. Feels a bit too long, start sounding the same. Would go back and listen again. Musically it’s great, nice production and sound

Buenísimo, no lo conocía y me encantó

I'm sorry Michael Kiwanuka, I was not familiar with your game.

One of my favourites on this journey so far

Enjoyable album ..a relief after the last few. Familiar with a few songs though I didn’t recognize his name at first but the voice ..heaven

It's fine and chill. Nothing really stuck out too much

Kiwanuka by Michael Kiwanuka • Release Year - 2019 • Genre - Psychedelic Soul Favourite Tracks 1. Solid Ground 2. Piano Joint This Kind of Love 3. Light 4. You Ain't The Problem Album Ranking - 4/5 Calming, Expressive and Enduring!

Quite artsy and calm slow lo fi music great voice i doubt its so great to be here though

This was a total surprise. I wrongly assumed that this was going to be a reggae influenced album. I read that it was psychedelic soul and I totally agree. Why he wasn't bigger in the United States, I don't know. Very soulful and very haunting and very psychedelic.

I hadn't heard this album or artist before, but this was great. It's tuneful, eclectic, soulful, and it rocks. Retro and modern all at once, with eloquent, heartfelt lyrics and lush layers. Everything sounds big, resonant, and warm – it's a lovely atmosphere to spend 51 minutes immersed in. I liked the little flourishes of distortion that keep the album from being too soft and smooth – a bit of grit in the oyster. Two tracks in and it felt like something special that might get five stars in future, with more familiarity. Probably the nicest surprise the fickle 1001 gods have yielded so far!

I hoped I would like this one when I read it had won a Mercury prize having been surprised with Talvin Singh. I know it can be hit or miss whether the winners are justified but this one definitely was a hit. Although OK, the first track was probably the worst one. It sounded like the title music to a '60s film which was still fun but the album just got better and better until I was disappointed when it came to an end. A lot of it sounded like a warm bath of soothing and relaxing music with a soft and easy voice. The orchestral arrangements around many of the tracks were great too although I thought the recording/production of some of the backing singers sounded a bit distorted. Maybe listening to an inferior quality Tidal stream on my laptop caused this. I think this is another CD I may be looking out for imminently.

This is record is the reason I am still doing this challenge - it makes all the hours of listening to ELP, Chicago, ZZ Top and bloody Ian Dury worthwhile! A fantastic record which is surely impossible not to like.

I thought I'd heard this, but I think I've been confused by listening to a lot of 6music around this time. Wish I HAD heard it earlier, because it was a beautiful record! Great voice, lush strings, wonderful production, paying homage to all sorts of great '70s stuff, Curtis Mayfield/Funkadelic/David Axelrod etc. They've done a great job of making everything sound warm and gently compressed like that stuff did, it feels very 'authentic', reminiscent of so much whilst also sounding fresh and original. I've just read this was co-produced/co-written by Inflo who is the dude behind the excellent SAULT, so it all makes a lot of sense now. This guy can do no wrong. This is the nicest surprise of the process so far for me, I got to the end, bought the vinyl, and listened straight through again :) p.s. 'Another Human Being' should have been ten times the length, 5/5 beauty.

Beautiful, ambient soul

Me encantó

Loved all the tunes. Very warm, very chill yet musically interesting

Holy shit this is so good! Actually, I would say it is pretty close to perfect.

I was listening to this album and thought it sounded familiar. Then I realized I had listened to his album Love & Hate before listening to this. Since I’m a pretty big fan of Danger Mouse’s work and he was involved in the production for Michael Kiwanuka on Love & Hate and for this album too. I recognized a couple tracks on this album. But most of it was new to me and it was a treat to listen too while enjoying my morning coffee in the sunny window. Overall I wasn’t too familiar with Michael Kiwanuka as an artist. But I dig his style and loved this album. I hope his health allows him to perform again. I’m sure he would play an incredible live performance.

What a lovely album. Very soulful voice on this guy. Honestly though, I went and sifted through a few comments and saw people saying the album before this is even better. So down the rabbit hole I went to give 'Love & Hate' a listen through, and yes, I do think its a better album. Thats saying something, as this one was pretty dang good! I'd be interested to know for these sort of off shoot albums, whether or not the 1001 album gods just chose one at random, or if they listened through discography to decide. Another example of this would be the inclusion of Taylor Swifts Evermore, why not include Folklore instead? According to Swifties, Folklore was the better album overall. So how was Evermore chosen?

This is nice.

First few songs were enjoyable and the execrable slow jams of Piano Joint started and I wanted to plunge a fork into my eardrums. I went back later and there are some other good songs. This album is just too uneven for me to legitimately enjoy it. OTOH, a playlist based on I've Been Dazed might be okay. Nah. Who am I kidding. I'll just go listen to King Buffalo if I want stoner space jams.

I like this record a lot and enjoyed the reminder. He hits 70s era soul/funk revival in an era with Anderson.Paak and Janelle Monee. It was a good time for the genre. There are elements of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, and a bunch of people I like a lot. He tries lots of stuff. He has great voice.

Kind of a weak 3. Parts of this I couldn't stand, particularly most of Living in Denial. But much of it was surprisingly pleasant, considering I don't like much in the soul (I guess?) genre it mainly inhabits.

5/5 - Was a fan of this when it came out a few years ago, and then it fell out of rotation. Really glad to revisit, as this is a stand out album. Just a really engaging mix of sounds with a cool voice. Hero and You Ain't the Problem are my favorite tracks.

This music is by no means bad, but it left no mark on me whatsoever. It had semi-interesting moments; but I felt the songwriting was largely milquetoast. It draws inspiration from really interesting places and the musicianship is really quite good - I can really tell this album brought a lot of talent together in the studio; but the impact this album left on me was minimal to say the least, and the general rock/soul presentation felt very much like already-trodden territory. I respect the musicianship and the instrumentation, but I found Michael’s vocal delivery and songwriting to be quite emotionally unimpactful, boring and lacking in dynamics. On that basis, I can’t give it more than a 2.5. It wasn’t without its meritable moments, but it wasn’t for me unfortunately. ❤️

I didn’t like this. I was very bored :( Bonus star for cool drums and percussion and Living in Denial.

70

Älskart!

wow

Couldn't believe it was released in the last 10 years. Awesome old sounds styled with a new twist

3.5+ * I like the production quite a bit, I don’t think I’ve heard this but it had a tiny bit familiar sensation, one track in particular was reminiscent of something (cover). Concept album? I would listen again for sure

Nevěděl jsem co cekat, ale je to strasne prijemny.

Decent.

This was cool

Enjoyed this a lot

What a refreshing listen. It's inventive. I didn't bother trying to listen for where one song finished and the next started; I was just invested in the experience as a full album This is the type of thing I appreciate more after having done this challenge for three years

A progressive sound. The audio engineering is so full. Rolling had me moving. Work was put in, this wasn't manufactured. Danger Mouse and Inflo sculpted this with care. Very much an album. Textured and timless. This is an album. I hope to check out the 2024 album.

Love it

Excellent.

General thoughts: Whoa, first actually good modern pick on this list. The sound is fresh even if it evokes this soul-esque 70s motown vibe, a clash of modern and classic. The start is strong, but the interludes kill the momentum for me; it feels like the previous songs are building up to something, but the flow gets cut and ends up weird. That said, you can also feel the album was designed as a whole; I love that. I didn’t love his lyrics, but I did like his way of writing. The thematic is diverse too. Those distorted guitars, even if adorned with finer, more delicate elements, are the signature of 'Kiwanuka'. Definitely an album with initiative, something unusual. Closer to a 4 if not for the too many interludes. Outstanding song(s): You Ain't The Problem Weakest song(s): Another Human Being Piano Joint (This Kind Of Love) (Intro) Cover: The cover draws you in, perfect for a new face. The black frame focuses your attention on the portrait looking at you; the gaze is then directed to the self-titled name. The aesthetic is similar to other African rock albums. Real rating: 3.64

Interesting variety in styles. Loved his voice. This is an album I could go back to and enjoy again.

RATING: 7/10 HIGHLIGHT: I’ve Been Dazed LOWLIGHT: Living in Denial

Much better than "Doves."

Good vibes on this one

Was actually pretty impressed by some of these songs. One that I'll have to check out again in a couple weeks to see if I actually liked it but upon first listen, it's pretty solid.

nothing super crazy but some cool production tricks on this one.

This is a beautiful album with lush songwriting, performances and production.  I love the throwback fuzz guitar, reminiscent of earlier Tame Impala. Thanks for this "new discovery" for me. Liked Songs Added: You Ain't The Problem Rolling I've Been Dazed Piano Joint (This Kind Of Love) Hero Hard To Say Goodbye Final Days Solid Ground

The album was a pleasant surprise and easy listen from an artist I had not previously heard of. The album and singers voice left me wanting to explore further.

Good album that reminded me of Ray LaMontagne and some other blues-ier singer-songwriters. Vibes are mostly chill. Favorite track was "Hero."

SO GOOD, i love when there's a more recent entry in the canon that passed me by and i get to discover a new favorite artist to start playlisting in real time. funky but also smooth!

Great album, love the sound and timbre that weaves between all the tracks, guided by his voice.

What is this? I mean it’s not bad but I just could not get a good read on this album. 2/5

Had heard the name of the artist before but never listened previously. Really loved the energy of the first three tracks, rest of the album was still a solid listen. Going to dig deeper into the catalogue. 3.5/5

8/10 - Loved it! So soothing Fav Tracks: Final Days Heard before? --------–- ❌ Saved a new Song? ----- ✅ Saved Album? -------–-- ✅ Will Listen Again? ---––– ✅ Album Cover ----------– low key wanna paint it / 10

Phenomenal. Richard Swift meets Khurangbin. Loved it

Usually when i see “won the mercury prize” i know that I'm going to be in for a very boring album. That was not the case with this one. This one was very fun to listen to and i would go as far as saying that this is my second favorite album of the 2010s behind To Pimp A Butterfly. I am definitely going to check out some of his other work.

Wyjątkowo kojący głos ma ten pan, taki idealny na długie posiedzenie w kawiarnii w deszczowy dzień nad żmudną książką. A płyta spójna muzycznie, dojrzała tekstowo i bardzo przyjemna w odbiorze. Pewnie nie wrócę, ale pojedyncze momenty uhonoruję na 'Chill na podłodze'.

So nice I listened twice! Excellent album overall.

Would definitely give this another spin. wasn't what I expected and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Guy has a great voice.

I've heard this before and been into it, but this time it struck me as pretty milquetoast.

Decent. A bit samey in places for me. A few stand out tracks - the first track obviously and Solid Ground.

Lovely orchestration. I should have listened to it lying on my bed with my eyes closed

- I think the first song was a bad start for me because it's cluttered, I don't like the tonalities, and his voice feels nasal and thin and has this kind of diphthong effect to it that bothers me. - Also, I *hate* the screechy ooooh oooh, la la la, na na na backing vocals on every song they're on because it feels basic and childish. I really wish they weren't there - they definitely take me out of the songs. - As for the instrumentation, it tends to feel overproduced, in general. I just want it all to feel a little more free. My biggest gripe is the guitar tone throughout. For example, on Hero, it feels thin, echoey, and round at the same time - like it's way in the back of the room. - On the other hand, I enjoy the keys and the laidback groove of the rhythm section. - The album did grow on me, but I'm having a hard time articulating what I do like about it. I think I like that it's melodic and vulnerable. - I guess it's a 2.5.

Excellent album. Good songs, great voice and guitars.

You ain’t the problem Rolling Living in denial Hero

Good album bdisnt blow my socks off but not terrible!

good album

Quite listenable but didn’t grab me in any particular way. hero was a stand-out

Really enjoyable!

めっちゃ最近のやつでした 聞いてみるといい意味で最近のものではないように感じました。まず声が好きだし、何回か聞いて深めてみたいと思った。リズムとかノリもいい感じで聴いていて楽しい。まあよくも悪くも雰囲気系

Sometimes a record, a good record at that, escapes your notice. An artist escapes your notice because you're drawn elsewhere. You can't absorb everything that pop culture puts in front of you, but when you hear something really good that has escaped your attention, you want that dopamine hit of finding that next good thing.

In the reverse of a few days ago this was a circumstance where the judging an album by its cover was wrong but in a positive way. I enjoyed listening to this.

Michael Kiwanuka grew up in North London to Ugandan parents in a house largely absent of music, fell in with skater kids, discovered Nirvana and Radiohead, then stumbled across a soul compilation and heard an Otis Redding studio outtake of Dock of the Bay, just Otis talking to his engineer between takes, raw and unguarded and completely real. From that moment he resolved to make music that sounded exactly like that. He spent the next decade quietly becoming one of the finest soul artists alive while most people were not paying attention. He supported Adele on her UK tour before his debut album was even released, which is the musical equivalent of being asked to warm up the sun. He was nominated for the Mercury Prize three consecutive times before finally winning it with this album in 2020, which is either a testament to his consistency or evidence that the Mercury Prize committee needed several attempts to make the obvious decision. Danger Mouse and Inflo produced the album, which explains the density and sophistication of the arrangements without fully explaining how they managed to make something that sounds simultaneously like 1972 and right now. The electric guitar sits at the center of compositions that draw from psychedelic soul, blues, folk, and gospel without ever feeling assembled from borrowed parts. One critic compared it to Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, which is a comparison that could sink most albums under the weight of expectation and somehow does not sink this one. I had never heard of Michael Kiwanuka before this series. I gave him a clean 4 without deliberation or reluctance, which in this series is the highest possible compliment. No historical importance consolation prizes, no respectful distance, no personal grievances (looking at you Clapton). Just an album that fits. 4 out of 5. One star for You Ain't the Problem, which opens the album like a statement of intent. One for Hero, which is exactly what it sounds like. One for Danger Mouse and Inflo, who built arrangements worthy of the voice they were serving. One for the Otis Redding outtake, which started the whole thing and which Otis never knew would matter this much to this many people.

Me recordó Atlanta…será por que la estoy viendo? Pero de hueva.

Really good album.

A true gem of an album, moody and deep. The singular instrumentals are underplayed but do amazing things to the songs.

This is one of those albums I’m surprised didn’t get any attention in the US. Never heard of it despite being pretty plugged in to the music scene. This is great. It’s psychedelic soul plus singer songwriter stuff. I’ll definitely seek this out in the future.

#217 Heard Before? Only a couple of songs. He was big on CBC radio here in Canada. Notes: - i find all the post-2010 picks on this list a bit odd. i love current music, but i feel like the list makers just aren't familiar with the contemporary musical landscape. - is there just one producer for this whole genre? the instrumentals for this and any Khurungbin / Glass Beams / etc album are interchangeable. - generic wistful sad-sack lyrics. easily ignored. song structure is mostly unremarkable. - unlike most too-long albums, i dig the intros and interludes. these are the only surprise elements, and they are stuffed with extra production goodies that kept me listening. - arrangements are so tasteful and well-considered it almost hurts. almost suffocating in its splendid subtlety. Verdict: Inoffensive coffee shop neo-soul with faux-vintage production and gorgeous vocals. No more, no less. Listen Again? It wouldn't hurt, but I'm not going to sell it out. But maybe I'll give Greentea Peng another try while we are on the British neo-soul kick.

7/10

lovely listen very well produced and put together shoutout dangermouse 8/10 best song - rolling

Très bonne surprise, un peu chill mais vraiment sympa

Loved this album

Good album - hangs together well as a piece. No bad tracks and some really good ones too.

Hard to say goodbye earned a whole star on its own

Bueno, siempre nos quedará Cold Little Heart

So I'm gonna try and say something smart and it's gonna come out dumb. The psychedelic guitar sections make it sound like its transcends time, because this music belongs both to now and also feels like some of the best parts of the 60s and the 70s. The voices blending in also helps with this vibe. He's a fantastic wee singer and composer and such, everything feels meticulously crafted to produce this unique vibe. I lived, laugh, loved it x

Solid album. It almost feels a little over-produced, and don't feel like it has enough substance for me to give it a higher score. This guy is definitely talented though. The first track was my favorite.

a lovely surprise, very cool energy straight out the gate. i think that energy peters out by the end--the back half makes me really miss the front--but this intersection point of rock and soul really makes some magic. You Ain't The Problem is a fantastic opener, def my favorite song. strong 3

Rating: 7/10 A modern touch on a kind of music you would hear 50 years ago. Beautiful soul with a powerful deep voice and well incorporated rock instrumentation for a satisfying genre fuse. It's really of the influence of Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone to me, but not just a copy, an original inspired take. The album doesn't fully blow me away, it's just a good really well made one, and often beautiful, though the run time veers on the longer side. Hero is a fantastic song

A Kiwanuka album without a single Kiwanuka hit that I know and love - turns out it's still pretty solid. Missing out on the hit factor is tuff but the songs themselves are still great and the album is nice. I will say it got sleepy at times, but overall we get the Kiwavocals and awesome instrumentation and flowy relaxed points that build into pretty great moments. Hero favorite song but many are solid. Mostly great album, good stuff 7.4/10

I was really shocked by this. Really enjoyed listening to this album

This is the kind of amazing content I live for 5/5

I really enjoyed this album and want to revisit it with more focus.

Kinda remember this guy from back when home again came out definitely didn't keep up with him. This is definitely good not really sure if it deserves to be 1001 atltbyd but it good. Solid record. Not bad.

*2019. English singer-songwriter. *It's hard to pin down exactly what this is (sounds 70s but modern with lots of other styles mixed in). *Very smooth and a pleasure to listen to. Nothing particularly stands out, but I know I'll be revisiting this one. RATING - 7.5/10

Psychedelic soul.

This is why I started this project. Absolute revelation of an album. Tough to classify, impossible to stop listening.

It was nice

I'm not really a big soul fan, but this album is actually pretty good.

Feels like an indie coming of age movie soundtrack at times and the first 5 songs are literal perfection. Favourite tracks are I've been dazed, rolling and piano joint(this kind of love).

This why I signed up on this website. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I have never heard about this artist before because I stopped following the media or looking for anything new around 2010 because what I heard 2005-2010 or later wasn't interesting. Love it. On the first listen I started paying attention and being extremely impressed by the third track. I've Been Dazed Piano Joint Living in Denial Hero Final Days Solid Ground etc are all standout tracks.

I like you ain't the problem. It feels like a 3 star album. I really like his voice. Not a big fan of piano joint. Light is nice. A bit too slow for my liking. I like hero. I am not the biggest fan of the intros

Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) is the hit. I feel like it was in something but I can't place it. Ted Lasso, but I had to look it up. I like this album. It would be good to have on at a low volume. As the kids say these days, it's low key good.

My kind of vibe.

Very cool

Nja... Ok men inte mer än så. Han har fin röst och texterna är sorgliga men det räcker inte för att få mig hooked. Jag tappade intresset lite här och där i lyssningen men Hero är fin.

Is this the most recent album we've heard? I love to see more artists that share my philosophy about music, or how do I say, I didn't know this artist, but I claim him as a (fellow?) post-genre contemporary artist. That's just the music that resonates with me most. I know people that will defend old media to their dying breath, and of course the 70s were amazing for music, and every other decade has great music, but I think it's willfully ignorant and self-defeating to deny that there is great music being made right now, music that I would argue is building on and even improving some of the precedents set in the past. It almost feels like the prevailing opinion, and I can't help but feel like some people think they're cool for intentionally limiting themselves to old stuff. Anyway that's a rant that might not be entirely based on fact. But I liked this album a lot. Shades of rock and soul, and I might go as far to say it's successfully "epic." I'm feeling a strong 4.

Another one that I'm glad to see pop up (we've been on a good stretch, seems like); my expectations aren't quite as high as for some of the other recent ones, but this is an artist who's piqued my interest - I've mostly liked (not necessarily loved) what I've heard so far. Ok, now I've listened to the whole album, and it's between 3 and 4, and I'm leaning toward a low 4. I'm uncertain how I'd feel with additional listens -- might like it more, might like it less. Sort of a sad (wistful?) mood, overall - which might be an obstacle, but sometimes hits the spot, maybe (although a whole album of it -- not so sure)? Just noticed that Wikipedia lists the genre as "psychedelic soul," which I'm not really seeing. Anyway, glad for the chance to hear this whole album of his work; tempted (if I were looking for something negative to say) that it all tended to sound a little bit the same? But it's a good sound. And I imagine I'd hear more differences, if I listened more. Anyway, a low 4 stars seems about right.

feeling a light four, mostly because it's not something I would put on that often. It's a very specific mood, really it's own world. On the flip side of that, I appreciate the atmosphere building and cohesive feel to the album. I would need to listen again to unpack it more. There weren't really standout tracks for me, but it stayed interesting throughout because of the stylistic diversity, dynamic arrangements, and multitude of sounds. The lyrical messages were powerful and evocative too

I only recently learned from Shuggie Otis that there’s a music genre called “psychedelic soul.” Michael Kiwanuka sounds only vaguely similar, which means his songs are psychedelic in a different way: While Otis uses classic soul songs as a canvas for extended improvisations, Kiwanuka’s songs are less accessible from the start, giving the overall sound a darker edge. I’m not sure if that’s a cool approach or just a bit too slow of a soul-pop sound. But in fact, most of the songs go far beyond pop standards, which makes this album a great chill-out record. I like it.

My first impression of this album is that it has hints of Radiohead mixed with classic 90s soul, probably more towards the UK brand of it. That makes an easy refreshing listen for me, one that I could happily leave on as it inspires me to get off my ass and enjoy the beautiful day I've been gifted. That also meant I stopped paying attention to it halfway through... I'm finishing my second listen at 8pm after a long dull work day. I still feel the composition inches towards Radiohead's brand of progressions. I'm not currently in love with Michael's voice, and his lyrics are very well written, but they also don't stick to me. I might come back for the arrangements, the way the album plays out. It switches up a mood, or maybe the goal is to transcend it. It feels very nice to follow this one through to the end. Maybe I'll grow to love this album. I'm not even sure I'll listen to it again. For now, I deeply appreciate it, I think it has potential, I'd expect a lot out of his other albums. 4.3/5

Pretty enjoyable

Had only heard his song featured on Big Little Lies. This is a real treat!

Catchy

Yesterday, I was in 2018, and today, the generator sent me to 2019. This album is behind its time. In no way does this album sound as if it was released the same year as *that* novel coronavirus. Smooth soul music with a hint of psychedelic techno, and it turns out to be a pleasant experience. I was pleasantly surprised! Favorite Track: "Piano Joint(This Kind Of Love)".

Out the gate…this is a GROOVE! I am a big fan of the album so far. I'm getting a folk + soul + psychedelic vibe from it. What I enjoy is that Michael doesn't appear to use any sort of voice synthesizer; All of the vocals seem legitimate and not altered. The back half isn't as strong as the front half, but not to say that I didn't enjoy them either! Overall, I think it's the best album I heard recently! Glad I learned about it here! Album Rank: 7.4 Favorite Song: Rolling

Lots of cool shit I like, all blended together. Another album I would not have found were it not for doing this exercise. Wish it had just a little more oomph towards the end, but I’m off to check out his other stuff

Seeing "English singer-songwriter...201X...Mercury Prize" is always a sign for disappointment. Almost always. This is absolutely gorgeous. Dripping in emotion and soul, smooth, jazzy, fresh, atmospheric, rich. An incredibly welcome surprise.

I really like Michael Kiwanuka and there are classic songs on here, but I prefer Love & Hate. This is more like a 3.5

Me and Michael have had a bit of a fraught relationship over the years but I think we're finally getting into the honeymoon period. This album was good

Enjoyable! But I've always found Kiwanuka a bit middle of the road sorry:(

Interesting modern psych tinged soul. This one may have broken my mercury prize curse.

Album #220 Michael Kiwanuka: KIWANUKA I’m not really sure what to make of this album. It’s a newer album that I’ve never heard of, from an artist that I’ve never heard of, and it has no real discernible genre; the only really way I can think to describe it is as alternative soul. It is definitely enjoyable, and pretty damn well produced; however, I can’t help but feel as though it is lacking in parts. Though every song is pleasant on the ears, most of them don’t really make me feel anything; I find that I run into that issue a lot with modern production. It is too slick and polished to the point where it just melts into my ears without notice. I respect the experimentation though as this album pulls from many different sounds and inspirations to create a pretty unique sound, albeit one that lacks any real identity. I’ll probably have to sit with this one more, but for now I found it quite enjoyable; and Michael Kiwanuka certainly seems to be an artist worth giving more attention to in the future. Best Songs: Final Days, Light, Hero Worst Song: Hard To Say Goodbye Score out of 10: 6.5

new to me and totally loved it

Don't know much about this artist but I'm gonna start. Woahhhh

Huge surprise. I had to listen to it a second time before rating as I felt like I hadn't paid enough attention to the first few songs.

Pleasant enough.

Idk if there's a single track on here that will be in my heavy rotation, but the album as a whole is absolutely awesome. Stuck between 4 and 5... feeling generous so I think low 5 it is.

Another pleasant surprise, what a great album!

Cool

Cool album and I see why this is so beloved. The sound is very 2010s Black Keys, but still enjoyable all around. It doesn't transcend anything for me personally but I can definitely appreciate it.

Nice Brazilian tropicalia feel to it. Interesting musically throughout and enjoyable. 4/5

remarkable. i’ve only heard a few of his songs on the radio until now (and one of his earlier albums). this is the first of the 1001 albums that i’ve immediately listened to again after a first listen

This is very good.

It's always nice to come across a contemporary album which I enjoy. There were plenty of tracks here that drew stylistically from 70s soul and psychedelia, but they never felt derivative or simply nostalgic. Everything about this had a modern twist that made the album feel fresh and new. Overall, an engaging and consistently enjoyable listen with its own distinct identity.  

Obra de arte

Incredibly groovy and cool, love all the instrumentals, it really feels like something out of the 60s or 70s. Some very different vibes and genres covered throughout too. Light was such an amazing ending to this brilliant album, will definately be listening to this one again, a few songs already made the playlist. 8.5/10 4 stars

enjoyed very much but second part dropped off

Great. Will listen again.

Soft and easy listening. Nice music

This album really interested me, I wouldn't say its my preferred sound but there's nothing bad about it and I enjoyed it

это было относительно интересно послушать, но будто во всех песнях одна и та же структура, и ничего не запомнилось. один трек однако сохранил

Bah franchement j’ai adoré et j’en ressors plusieurs chansons 8/10

Loved it so much <3

Really cool album. A calm but funky vibe to it. I really enjoyed listening to it. This one was really difficult to score, I would of scored around the 4.5 mark, leaving a up or down dilemma. As such, 4 did not feel fair, but 5 felt overly praised. Anyway under the rules of mathematics I rounded up the .5 to my first 5*.

unexpected bangers on this album

Feels like I'm listening to a 70s movie soundtrack

Holy shit. Blew me away. Such a banger vibe, big arrangements, great voice, banger banger banger 5/5. Piano joint?

Erg mooie nummers!

사운드(특히 보컬)의 공간감이 나를 어떤 공간으로 인도한다는 느낌이 든다

I did enjoy this, though it got a little samey

soo beautiful omg

powerful and modern

You Ain't the Problem - 5/5 Rolling - 4/5 I've Been Dazed - 4/5 Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) (Intro) - no rating Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) - 4/5 Another Human Being (Interlude) - no rating Living in Denial - 4/5 Hero (Intro) - no rating Hero - 5/5 Hard to Say Goodbye - 4/5 Final Days - 3/5 Interlude (Loving the People) - no rating Solid Ground - 4/5 Light - 4/5 Average score: 4.1/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ i wasn't sure about this one based on first impressions, as the albums on this list past the 90s era have been largely hit-or-miss. however, much to my surprise, i was blown away from start to finish! THIS is the kind of music i expected (and still expect) to be introduced to while completing the 1001 album list

I was surprised when I read the release date for this. I thought for sure it must have been from the 70s. A newer album that is completely new to me from an artist that is completely new to me, and yet this feels like a flashback to the past. It makes me nostalgic for a decade that I wasn't even alive in. What a great fucking album.

Mildly interesting but the throwback sound on a lot of these tracks will make you wish you were listening to the real thing.