KIWANUKA

Had never heard of him before but this was great, very unique sound and vibe throughout the album. Lots of trumpets that sound like voices almost with cool tones. Many different influences song by song, all in all a great listen. Piano Joint was awesome. The way the songs flow in and out of each other so good, everything is connected. I feel this is a modern classic.

This Is cool. I’m not sure I have enough context to give it a totally accurate review, but I like what’s here.

INCREÍBLE

god DAMN

5* What am I, fucking stupid?

Great voice and vibe, the whole album has an excellent flow. Listened twice and would revisit

Little flaming lips, gorillaz, soul Best music I’ve heard in a long time

He has a beautiful, powerful voice. The music is simple, but very emotive. The overall soundscape is moving. I liked it to a degree, but not enough for repeated listening.

The start of this album is perfectly jovial, embodying a deep sentiment of playfulness and rhythm. It was a strong start to the journey that lay ahead! My favorite thing about this album was how well a mood was created for each song. The production, the vocals and the instrumentation was incredibly well done (from my novice perspective). Piano Joint leads you into an existential, spacey, thoughtful place with soft vocals and orchestral instrumentation. One of my favorite songs was Final Days -- it embodied a deep nostalgia and a feeling you would get as you watch the highlight reel of your life. Overall, a well done album with obvious talent behind it!

Could You Stay With Me? Don't Let Me Go 1001 Albums Generator 48 (06/09/2025) I knew this guy's name sounded familiar, but I couldn't place my finger on why. Ah yes, he was the feature on that great Black Thought and Danger Mouse song Aquamarine. Okay, now I'm excited. This is the type of album that I am going through this list for. I never would have listened to Michael Kiwanuka's third studio album, KIWANUKA, without having it assigned to me. And honestly, I am surprised to see it here. Not because it's bad, far from it. I'm just surprised to see such a hip, new album on this list that often seems to be overwhelmed by the authors' biases towards British rock of the 80's and 90's (which don't get me wrong, can be great. There's just too much of it on the list). KIWANUKA is a unique combination of soul, funk, and rock all blended into a psychedelic smoothie, led by British multi-instrumentalist Michael Kiwanuka and produced by the legendary Danger Mouse, along with Inflo, who has worked with artists such as Little Simz and Tyler, The Creator. The opener, You Ain't The Problem, is my favorite song on the whole thing. It is so creative and expertly produced, showcasing the highly compressed production style that defines this album. While remaining soulful, it also features some parts that rock pretty hard, in a way similar to Funkadelic. By contrast, Rolling feels a bit derivative, and I realized that's because its main riff reminds me so much of Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf. After this, we get I've Been Dazed, which has these amazing call-and-response gospel-like vocals. It is very moving. Piano Joint (This Kind Of Love) is a beautiful piece, led by Kiwanuka's piano, with some lush orchestration and a soft drum beat filling in the gaps. Hero is another highlight. It almost has a bit of an island vibe with its flanged guitar in both the rhythm and lead parts. Kiwanuka's vocal melodies are on point here and it makes sense that this one was a single. It also has a great noisy guitar solo that melts your face off. I think this song in particular is a great example of a theme throughout this album, where the instrumental parts are not necessarily technically advanced, but they are played with a lot of feeling and they are produced so well. Hard To Say Goodbye is the album's epic, which feels a bit too long, but weaves its multiple parts together really well. Crazy pull, but the guitar riff that comes in around 2:40 reminds me a lot of the main riff in Ronald Snijders' Soweto Friend. I am not a big fan of Solid Ground, which is the penultimate piece on the album and is a very slow song. I think that this late into a long album, it is hard for me to justify having such a slow song. This album also has a lot of interludes, 4 to be exact. From an artistic perspective, I can appreciate that these interludes help theme the album and add some flow between tracks. I believe that the interludes are largely what help the album feel very cinematic. However, they do add almost 10 minutes to an album that is already a bit on the longer side. I know that by modern standards, 51 minutes might as well be an EP, but what can I say, I guess I'm old fashioned like that. Overall, KIWANUKA is certainly a new favorite. I definitely see myself coming back to it and I'm glad that it was included. 4/5. Favs: You Aint The Problem Piano Joint (This Kind Of Love) Hero Least Fav (not including interludes): Solid Ground

I quite enjoyed this one. Chill rock that actually had some hooks. I'd listen to this again. 4/5

Album art:5

Very good album. Not the thing I would usually listen to but definitely very well made. On few more listens would probably save and listen frequently.

“You Ain’t the Problem” is a banger

No sure why this getting such good rating, there are some good tracks but its mostly meh for me.

Very cool. I like, and will dial it up again. Good pick.

Not my thing really

A real vibe. Enjoyed this a lot.

Solid. I'm not crazy about Kiwanuka, but it's a good record, for sure. Highlights upon first listen include "Piano Joint (This Kind of Love)", "Hero", and "Hard to Say Goodbye".

Bad mix

lijepo

Really enjoyed this one. Solid.

8/10

Like so many others this was an unexpected awesome album. Listened to his other right after. He gained a new fan today.

The alt sound im looking for. Yes. This is saved in the regular rotation.

What a great and unexpected album. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t stop listening. Fantastic!

Soulful lyrics and beautiful instrumentals. Inspiring stuff

Michael Kiwanuka has a great voice and this album had a classic quality, really captured some of that vintage soul sound with modern touches. Can't say it's a sound that really works for me though. Think he could have been a bit more incentive sometimes, I like the general sound of a lot of these songs but you know what you're getting from the first few seconds most of the time. Wouldn't mind hearing more of his stuff but this album is just okay.

A really, really cool album. I have a memory of him being the lame, easy-listening choice (as a result of Home Again), but this is a great album. You Ain't The Problem, Hero, and Solid Ground were pretty amazing. Loads of different genre changes, loads of creativity, and a clear cohesion. 4.5

I saw this guy at a festival about 12 years ago and he was really good. Kinda had forgotten about him since though. His voice is quality and a lot of this sounded really good... I'm just not sure it's quite my thing. Final days was my favourite. 3.5 but putting a 3 feels too harsh as I think it's better than that so I'm going 4

Some good tunes but not top of my list

Nydelig plate. Overskudd av gode melodier. Tar seg god tid i oppbyggingen av låtene uten å bli kjedelig. Godt arrangert og flott vokal.

I loved this album, it has good variety, and songs that stick with me.

Erg mooi

Feeling generous today, this was an incredibly easy listen, and I could see myself returning to in future, or taking an interest in his future releases. Hero was in my opinion the strongest track here. 4 stars.

You Ain't the Problem

Wow, heard a few of these before but the whole album is good. Good for a straight listen, also as chill background music. 5/5

Love this album. Can hear many different influences, but the artist isn’t trying to sound like anyone else. Most of all there’s a lot of soul and feeling. I’d share with anyone

Not his best Album, but very solid vibes

I really like “rolling” but rest of album wasn’t there for me. Probably need to listen again

Cool vibe, a bit to chill kinda dragged a bit.

Some good tunes. Meandered at times but overall a very solid listening experience

Such a cool album. Sounds old and new at the same time. Definitely Stevie influenced. I want to make music like this.

I don’t know what genre you call this but I’d like more please. This is refreshing new artist to me. Really appreciated it

I had no prior knowledge of this artist, but I think this experience really captures the essence of the 1001 Albums campaign — discovering music you’d probably never listen to otherwise. And I have to say, I somehow enjoyed this one. The African influences add a “cherry on top” effect to the album, making it even more special.

I know Kiwanuka mostly by name, I've heard few tracks here and there, but never really delved deeper into his music. I stumbled into "psychedelic soul" descriptor for this album and was immediately interested. It sounds like a big album of the old, where producers pushed the artist and everything they did was in the support of The Album. I'll probably return to this album several times. Sounds massive.

Didn't get to this yesterday. I'll check it out today. hmm some nice bongo caribbean sound on this first track. Okay this album was super good. I would totally revisit this. Final Days is pretty.

Wow, what an incredible album! When I first saw the cover of 𝘒𝘪𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘬𝘢, I assumed it was just another run-of-the-mill soul record. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Michael Kiwanuka’s voice is warm and effortlessly smooth, and the instrumentation is perfectly tailored to a psychedelic soul landscape — lush, immersive, and deeply textured. Why did I overlook 𝘒𝘪𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘬𝘢 for so long and just let it sit there, unnoticed? This isn’t just a good soul album — it’s a fully realized, emotionally resonant journey that deserves to be heard as a whole. A true gem hiding in plain sight.

Amazing. Shocked I've not heard this. It's so good

I didn’t know Michael Kiwanuka before this album. By the end of KIWANUKA, I felt like I had been listening to him for years. It’s soulful, textured, and immersive in a way that doesn’t feel performative or retro for the sake of it. The production feels warm and lived in, rich with analog grit and subtle emotional pull. It’s the kind of album you can sink into or leave running in the background without losing its impact. There’s this fusion of vintage soul, psych-rock, and modern grime that somehow works beautifully. Danger Mouse and Inflo produced the whole thing, and the result is a slow-burning, cinematic soundscape that’s as much about mood as melody. You get hiss, fuzz, layered strings, haunting choirs, and loose, tactile percussion. Nothing feels shiny or polished. Every sound feels hand-built and worn in. Lyrically, it deals with identity, anxiety, and self-doubt without wallowing in them. Kiwanuka questions his worth, his place, his name, but it all feels grounded and human. In “Piano Joint,” he asks, “Am I good enough for you?” and it lands like someone whispering in the dark. “Rolling” sounds like it’s crawling out of a stormcloud with its teeth bared. “You Ain’t the Problem” manages to sound uplifting without feeling shallow or forced. Some tracks bleed into one another with instrumental interludes that stretch time. It moves like one long thought. Critics went wild for it, and the praise is entirely warranted. Mercury Prize winner, universal acclaim, year-end lists, all of it deserved. I’ll probably go back to his earlier albums, but this one feels definitive. Like someone finally saying their name the way they were meant to say it.

Great vibe the whole way through.

This is what I'm talking about. An artist I have never heard before and it was pretty darn good. I don't know if I would give it 5 stars and put it in "classic" status but it certainly could make it there with a few more listens.

Never heard of this guy but really liked it. Went down the rabbit hole and started listening to other albums of his even after this. Decided I am going to add him to my rotation.

Very enjoyable - Nina Simone-esque vocals with a sound that’s very similar to a lot of the samples Kanye used in MBDTF (before he completely went off the deep end). 4.5 stars but I’ll round up

Really liked. Liked some of the songs.

There were a couple of songs I liked, but the rest didn't really hold my attention. 3 stars or C-.

Very quiet, melancholic album, sometimes epic. An album to listen in full to.

Day506 - he has a smooth voice but this isn’t the album of his i would choose for this list

This was boring.

So much talent and I can't believe ive never even heard of the guy

Not entirely my vibe but it’s good, 3.7

Lush, sometimes trippy soundscapes. Really fun album

-wow this one came out of nowhere, I’d never heard of this guy before but this was pretty interesting to listen to. “psychedelic soul” is indeed the perfect description for it -his voice is beautiful, i like the genre blending, there are some very strong songs on here… it wasn’t all my cup of tea but def pretty solid -Favorites are You Ain’t The Problem, Rolling, and Solid Ground

Surprisingly good

3.5 is more dialed in, rounding up to give credit for how much this caught me off guard. Have clearly slept on— at least not had a clear picture of— MK. Production on a few tracks (“Rolling” jumps to mind first) stopped me in my…tracks. Was then not super surprised to see Danger Mouse produced the whole album.

Boom!! Adding. Very smooth and eccentric. Soul, I presume. Beautiful driving music.

I like all of the different musical genres and elements used.

4 out of 5. It's refreshing to see something more newer on this list and sounding really good.

The flow of this album was absolutely fantastic. The 'refrains' between songs and the flow from each song to the next made this an amazing listening experience. Each song was interesting and unique, and an absolute delight to listen to. I love every song in this album and would insist on people listening to it in order - will def be checking out more of Michael's stuff. 5/5 stars.

Fantastic groove, atmospheric and rocking in equal measure.

This is an album that deserves multiple listens.

The cover and the name made me shudder in preparation for a 1 star review. It looked like this was going to be some awful world music album from the early 70s and I would hate every minute. I loaded it into Spotify and groaned at the 50 minute plus playtime. Maybe there were some extra tracks I could skip if they weren't on the original album release? Checking Wikipedia; oh no! even worse, this was from 2019, it's going to be awful, and it's Psych-Soul *shudder. Well at least I could get it out the way as quickly as possible and move on with the rest of my day. Or so I thought. Turns out that this was fantastic from start to finish and one of the easiest five star scores an album has earned from me. I found that every single song clicked with me the first time I heard it, and make no mistake, this was the first time I'd heard any of this before. It felt good, like comfort music that I just wanted to go on and on forever. Nothing jarring, nothing even slightly out of place, just perfection. My second listen cemented the fact that this was going on my rotation list. It's a skilful blend of so many different styles, put together to form a cohesive whole.

Tots excellent.

Nice listening experience

Prachtig album. Misschien niet z'n gekendste, maar blijft overeind staan tussen zijn andere kleppers. 3.7

really beautiful voice and strings that are usually just in the background but really stand out. bit samey over all for me though but nice to listen to

Is this man even capable of making a bad song?

So many different instruments!! :D and his voice is incredible! Also just so Seattle childhood vibes for me

The song 'Hero' stood out to me. Nothing else really did unfortunately. Sounds nice though.

A pleasant listen, though nothing stood out in particular. It has a timelessness about it, so I love that this is one of the newer items on the list.

Kiwanuka managed to create his own quite unique style and it’s refreshing. Soulful delivery. 4.1

It was good, but it didn't really hit today 🤷🏻‍♀️ Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Pretty solid! Interesting melodies. Liked a few songs. Definitely a different sound for the current time.

Really liked this album. I will definitely be listening to his whole catalog. A+ all the way. Great listen all the way throughout. Where has he been how have I missed his music.

A lot better then most of the music I’ve listened to for this challenge.

First exposure to this album and artist. I enjoyed it.

I thought it was only stuff pre 2010, let's go This album was a lot of fun, smooooth is the best word I can think of to describe the project as a whole, just really silky to listen to

I'm so happy to see albums like these on here. Truly an amazing album and is taking me out of feeling stuck. Hero is the standout track for me, could listen that song and its intro over and over again.

Really cool album - started off a lot better than it finished. Liked the upbeat songs. What the heck genre is this?

good intimistic songwriter

Great discovery. Soulful and tasteful, modern music.

This is completely new to me, but sounds somehow familiar. Not my usual style of music but interesting enough to want to come back to.

9/10. VERY good

8/10

Heard it before. It's quite alright but lacks something special that'd make me appreciate it more 2/5

Awesome. Playlisted.

Really like this one 🙂

Great

Such a chill and enjoyable album

This was a beautiful album with great vibes. I’d never heard of this album or artist but it was right up my alley. I would listen to this again and encourage others to give it a listen!

An artist I’ve never heard of before. I was into his sound most of the time. There was enough there to make me interested in listening to more of his stuff.

There's a certain type of music that contains really bass heavy synth sounds in the background that doesn't vibe with me. I really wish it didn't bother me so much

I recognize his name and I've seen the album cover before, but I've never paid his music much mind. I'm excited to hear this though. The Wikipedia article makes it sound interesting and I'm quite curious to hear what Danger Mouse brings to the table. I love soul music and I'm really looking forward to hearing something that is less than 10 years old for a change. You Ain't The Problem Magnificently produced. Deep and layered instrumentation with a quality bassline, rhythmic percussion and melodic horns. Great energy. Was expecting more vocally. Really appreciate how stylisticly distinct it is, can't really confuse it with anything else. Good. 4/5 Rolling The psychedelic almost western sounding guitars sound great. Love this instrumental, sounds really fresh. Appreciate the mellow feel to the verses, juxtaposed with the explosivity and colourfulness of the chorus. Very rock influenced. Great. 4.5/5 I've Been Dazed Spotless transition. Psychedelic guitar. Tranquil, reflective and thoughtful vocal performance. Hypnotic. Love the spirituality contrasted with the psych, feels classic and fresh at the sane time. Lovely synths. Large and broad in its sound. Fantastic. 5/5 Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) - Intro Beautifully constructed. Jazzy and pleasant. The gunfire in the background is a great contrast to the calming mantra like atmosphere. Lovely vocals. If this is just the intro I cannot wait to hear the rest of the track. Fantastic 5/5 Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) Pretty piano. Moving and personal vocal performance. Great vocal melody. Fantastic choice in bass tone. Pleasant and sweet. Great. 4.5/5 Another Human Being Atmospheric and tense. Spacy and ambient at times. Interesting sample. Living in Denial Flawless transition. Sounds positive and bright. Lovely guitars in the background. Quality vocals, sounds really smooth and soulful. Cute bridge. Ends solidly. Good. 4/5 Hero - Intro Stripped back and naked. Interesting vocal effect. Feels dark and bleak. Love the almost cosmic sounding effects in the last few seconds of the track. Hero Great psychedelic rock riff, especially when the distant sounding background guitar is present. A bit funky as well. Love the effect on the drums for this track. The vocals ground the track, enhancing the instrumentation by being slightly low key in comparisson. Catchy and cool. Oh that noisy guitar solo is just awesome. Great fuzzyness and distortion. Amazingly produced. That was sick. 5/5 Hard To Say Goodbye Really moody. The bass sound is really strong. Love the lushness of the background choir in the buildup. The lyrics are a bit cliche. Romantic and sweet. The guitars add some disonnance and harshness to anotherwise smooth track, some very needed contrast. Calming and pleasant. My only real criticism is that it lacks a satisfying climax, makes it drift out slightly leaving it feeling a bit repetitive. Good. 4/5 Final Days Interesting change in instrumentation. I kinda dig the sort of apocalyptic assosiations I get from the strange distorted vocals in the background. Could listen to that intro for a long time. Lovely strings. Love the melodic switchup. While the vocals are a bit uninteresting for most of the track the magnificent instrumental makes up for it. Good. 4/5 Interlude Thoughtful choice in sample. Sounds lush and beautiful. Great piece of atmospheric psychedelia. Euphoric and large. Solid Ground Solid vocal performance helped along with the sparse production. Really like how it builds up into a grandiose and cinematic climax. A bit boring though. Decent. 3.5/5 Light The backing vocals make it very distinct to previous tracks on the album. Empowering and sweet. Great instrumental section, lush and beautiful. Love the guitar. Solid closer. Good. 4/5 That was absolutely outstanding. Fluid, fresh, genre-ambigious, consistent and unique. Just an absolutely beautiful blend of soul, rock and psychedelia which never stops producing interesting and crisp tracks. It genuinely has it all: A great vocalist with solid songwriting chops, amazing production, a never ending ensamble of fitting and well implemented instrumental ideas and a tracklist that leaves some room to breathe. It has stunning transitions and even the interludes are worthwhile tracks of their own. The strings are lush, the guitars just go off and the rhythms are infectious. Even the piano sounds unique. It has moving, soulful moments, funky riffs that make you bop your head, and hypnotic melodic patterns that make you forget the existence of time. Genuinely one of the most fun and exciting albums I've had the pleasure of discovering through this list experience so far. And while the individual track ratings might not suggest it, I think it deserves five stars as when they're heard in order they create such a compelling concept that it transcends beyond just single songs. 5/5 Fave track. I've Been Dazed

An absolute modern classic Does not put a foot wrong anywhere but what is really enjoyable is how cohesive it is an album. It has a terrific flow whilst at the same time being packed with surprises

На перший погляд цей альбом може здаватись простим атмосферним соулом - він красивий, неспішний, з приємним вінтажним саундом. Але за кілька прослуховувань стає ясно — це одна із найінтимніших і найболючіших речей. Весь альбом пронизаний сумнівом, тривогою, та пошуком тепла у цьому жорстокому світі. Але при цьому в ньому багато надії - щиро та без жодного пафосу. Також не можна не відмітити який же це смачний коктейль із різних жанрів та впливів: струнні, душевний грув, трохи психоделії, трохи блюзу, трохи фанк-у. Він про пошук себе, про невпевненість, про тиху віру в людей, яка весь час тримається на волосинці. І найбільшою помилкою яка може бути - це слухати цей альбом фоном. Цей альбом абсолютно зовсім інший, і через подібний підхід - можна не зрозуміти його величі. Це той соул , що не просто потребує уваги - він буквально «пропонує тобі лопату», аби ти разом з ним почав копати в глибину себе. Неймовірно цікаве переосмислення соулу, та і загалом один із найсильніших альбомів 10-х.

I have never listened to this artist before. The first 1/2 the album was ok at best. The second half though I like a lot reminiscent of 70’s lush songs.

Not what I expected. Cinematic, and often quite lovely.

What a pleasant surprise! This is a beautiful and moving album. It's the kind of music that really transports you, excellently performed and masterfully recorded. Favorite tracks: "Hero," "Piano Joint"

Funky, thumpy but electric in all the right places. Kiwanuka crafts groovy beats seemingly effortlessly in his namesake album. Will be a repeat listen for me. Wonderfully mixed and produced, happy to have been introduced to "KIWANUKA".

i actually really enjoyed this album. new album to study and work to!

Really enjoyed this album. First time hearing this artist. This is what I was hoping from this website! Finding new music that I enjoy but haven’t heard before!

Another new artist for me. Really digging the vibe. Perfect music for Sunday morning walk with my dog. Get me in the right mood. Will need to check his catalog out now too

A lot more of a complex and rich album than I gave credit for on first listen when it was released. Kiwanuka's sometimes delicate, sometimes beaming vocals add a completely distinctive layer on top of gorgeous, soulful, glitchy, electronic prog-soul ballads. Best Tracks: - Rolling - Living In Denial - My Hero - Final Days Worst Tracks: - Light Rating: 8/10

This was really good.

First true discovery from this project. What a listen. The songs weave together, but they are all distinct and genre bending. Instant download.

You Ain’t the Problem was a hell of a way to start an album! Loved the sound/vibe. Will listen again

5/5 Nothing but vibes. My favorite album from this list so far. Wow wow wow.

Još jedan od onih albuma koji su odlični ali ne za mene. Glas nije moj fazon, muzika je odlična, ništa ne smeta, nego jednostavno nije moj stil.

It was ok, but not worth listening to multiple times.

Very talented. The songs are all very well produced and they flow well together. Not something I'd likely listen to again though. I think the opener was my favorite. "You Ain't the Problem", will make the 1001 songs playlist. ~3.7 stars

Excellent find, just a solid all around album

I didn't care for this. I couldnt get past the first song.

9/10 This is a beautiful album. Songs added to playlist: - You ain't the problem - Piano Joint (This kind of love) - Hard to say goodbye

Nice discovery. Mellow and pleasant for relaxing.

Started off a little wishy-washy but the longer it played the stronger the bond it made. Felt like climbing a rock face, excellent album overall.

Not bad, a bit psychedelic, but full of strings and horns. Not my style. Even more, it is sometimes disturbing (see Hero). But it may be my mood right now.

This is actually pretty unique and good, nice discovery

Idk how to even describe this music, but it was so my vibe this morning when I listened to it while I was at the gym. It was so funky, soul-ish, and vibey! It was a perfect spring morning workout album. I think I’m going to add a few of the songs to my liked playlist. It was just such a vibe I would rate it a 7.5 7.5

unpredictably intriguing! i’m glad that i gave this album a chance because one of my least favorite songs is michael kiwanuka’s “cold little heart”. so upon listening i was incredibly skeptical! BUT HOWEVER i really truly enjoyed this album and its creativity fusing jazz and blues in a unique way.

Enjoyed immensely. Very soulful and impactful.

Beautiful album. It kept me calm while I mowed the lawn in the sun. He has an incredible voice and a delivery that is full of passion and pathos. I dare anyone to listen to this and not feel swept away at some point. I’m taking away a point because it’s a little long and meandering and there aren’t any huge memorable hits, but it’s still a wonderful album and a must-listen. #126

Was not familiar with Michael before this. Enjoyed this quite a bit. A lot of Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers type sounds with Michael's own voice to it. Lots of good ambient sounds too.

remember this guy from that black thought and danger mouse album. fucking love that album and the song he's on on it. curious to hear his solo material really refreshing while still feeling like a throwback to 60s/70s psych soul and rock. good shit. danger mouse and inflo produced this whole album omg i like it so much more that I know that

This was rather nice and the type of thing I hoped I would discover much more of in this project. I enjoyed it.

This will probably never be in my collection, not because it's bad - it's quite good actually - but because it's that obscure.

Incredible. I had to listen to it a couple times to digest it. Surprising, unique, and delightful albums like this make this project worth it.

A masterpiece of genre blending with extraordinary musicianship and vocals

Good vibes. Reminiscent of some 60s era smoother jazz/Bossa Nova. Definitely worth a listen.

This album is really great. It hits the same notes for me as artists like Janelle Monae and Childish Gambino. I've never heard this record before but it's already one I know I'm going to want to return to often; an instant favorite. 4.5/5 based on the first listen only, but I can easily see this growing into a solid 5 after repeat listens.

I liked this album. It's definitely not my normal listening but it was very enjoyable. I would definitely return to it. 3.75/5

enjoyed the style, relaxing and mellow

Beautiful, just beautiful.

This is the good shit that I'm glad this endeavour makes me listen to, a genre bending tour de force that I never knew existed.

BORING!

Very giid

I think I like the previous album better, but there's something about Michael Kiwanuka that feels very eternal and classic. It's just a good vibe. I would probably go 3.5, but bumping.

Would probably be three stars if it wasn’t new

Everyone is raving about this album, it is OK. Nice vocals and music, but nothing to extraordinary. One thing I liked is that you can not cage it in just one genre. I'll give it 3 stars because I cannot do 1/2 stars otherwise it would be 3.5. Bad? Absolutely not. Great? Again, absolutely not. Was it enjoyable? Yes. Will I listen again? Most probably yes. Usually I do not fall in love with any album the first time I listen, so it merits a second try and see if I can bump that rating... The jury is still out!

Nice

Not a ton to say about it except that I was pleased the whole way through. Mostly just background listened but it was cool - I can see why someone would be super into this record.

Emotional, beautiful

Wow..I don't really know what to say. This is definitely one of those albums that I would have never discovered if not for this list. What a gem.

This was a great listen. There was a few songs I recognized as well as an over all pleasant listening experience. I will listen again.

Good one

This was a Friday listen for me. Monday night has rolled around and I have played this through another 3-4 times. I was hooked by the first couple of notes from "You Ain't the Problem" (my favourite track by far), and I was pleased that the album stayed interesting for the remainder. Nice experimental soul grooves with nods to the master's who came before. Made for sunny weekend mornings with coffee in hand.

Very good

Love it

Ts was fire ngl. Like perfect blend between calm/sad and hype/rock. It felt funky in an old school way. Shit ate down fr.

Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) - slaps Transitioning into Another Human Being - pure gold

Beautiful work. Wow

I’ve actually had this album on my Spotify saved playlist for a few years now. I definitely go back and listen to it occasionally because I really really enjoy the sound. The mix of funk, rock, and the bongos on the opening track sets the stage for a super pleasant listening experience. Kiwanuka is such a treat.

I really like the overall vibe of the album. I felt like I recognized several songs, but only in the way that I had heard clips in commercials, or that the sounds were generic enough to sound recognizable even if I hadn’t actually heard it before. A nice enjoyable album, but nothing that blew me away.

Super smooth!! He’s got an amazing voice and thoroughly enjoyed it all the way through. I didn’t recognize his name at first but then I discovered I had a song of his already, “cold little heart” which was the theme song from big little lies which seemed to be everywhere for a couple of years there.

A rare gift from the list, a solid album from someone I’ve never heard of that I’ll definitely come back to listen to. Smooth instrumentals and great vocals, an album that you can throw on to have playing in the background and it does the trick. Not quite a five, but a high four.

How have I never heard of this guy before? This is a really good album! The sound is consistent a flows throughout the record, but there's enough variation so you don't get bored. I was going to give this a 4 and say with a few more listens it might be a 5, but I've gone back and listened to it again so I can give it the 5 it deserves.

Was good but missing a little something something

This was really great, but definitely started to lose interest as it went on

It was a good listen

Pixie looks like he enjoys the first song! Me and Nata chicken are high enjoying icecream vanilla\! And we watched the Minecraft Movie today 2025, it was a really fun chaotic time, the children yearn for the mines!!!

Nice voice, kinda boring.

Very surprised, great strong opening and a great album throughout!

Excellent

Love his music. Love and Hate is my favorite. Hadn’t listened to this one yet so glad to be prompted to do so.

Great soul-influenced pop tunes by a great vocalist.

great listen

I rate you ate the problem a 4 star because its kinda like country and i dont really like country but the drums are good and the beat is good ⭐⭐⭐⭐. I rate Piano joint this kind of love a 5 star because its kinda like country and i dont really like country but the drums are good and the beat is good and the tempo is good and its calming ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. I rate Hero a 5 star because its kinda like country and i dont really like country but the drums are good and the beat is good and the tempo is good and its calming ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

Song: you aint the problem this song is good at first it was giving me fruity vibes I don ´ t know why but i like it i would give this like a four stars Song: piano joint ( this kind of love) this song is good but I don ´ t really listen to this music but it's good it kind of sounds like country in my opinion but i would give it like 3 stars or 2 stars Song: hero this song is good it is like a song rainbow falls will play for some reason but its good this song will be like 3 stars

I enjoyed listening to this album because the beat is very catchy and it gives me energy. I do not really understand the lyrics, but the songs are still a vibe.

I don't like this song because there are no words at the start. I would not recommend it. I don't like this song because it is very sad. I would not recommend this song. I don't like this song because the beat was not that good. I would not recommend this song

Do you want to listen to some music that has a lot of drums? Well in you ain't the problem you can! I rate this song a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. I highly recommend this song. Do you want to listen to some music that has some really calming piano? Well in piano joint (this kind of love) you can! I rate this song a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. I highly recommend this song. Do you want listen to some music that has some nice drums? Well in Hero you can! I rate this song a ⭐⭐⭐⭐. I recommend this this song.

I don't like this album because I don't like the genre of music it is and I also don't like the beat the melody is. I would not recommend this album to someone else because I don't think they would like this type of rockish music.I give it 2 stars out of 5.

i dont like this one because it has a long intro and its not a song i would listen too the second is the same as the first one to long of a intro the third one i dont like ethier

the song started off strong ig because it had like a good beat and the background music but when he started singing it was uh buns but everything else was good. the second song started off good because the beat is good the voice sounded better in this song the lyrics are something they're not really good tbh

Is the guy on the cover supposed to be a king? "You Ain't The Problem" was good. I liked the bongo drums and brass. The lyrics are also good. I thought "Piano Joint" was good. The piano was nice and the singing voice was really good. The lyrics were good too. I liked "Hero" because the guitar was great. I liked the singing and the lyrics" I would recommend this album.

you ain't the problem I like this song because it reminds me of Mexican music and I can hear some drums . piano joint (this kind of love) I like this song because it is talking about love and when it is the right time to lose. hero I like this song because it is talking about like he wants to be a hero and always wants to be a hero.

Solid modern jazz album

Jazzy bluesey, good moody music

I did not use a private spotify session despite not knowing what I was getting in to. A bit nervous at first how the album started, but it mellowed out nicely and turned out to be quite enjoyable. Listened this album twice and then some of Kiwanuka's other stuff. Never heard of him before, now going to go on a deep dive. This is definitely why I signed up this project.

Easy listening but very enjoyable. Piano Joint a real highlight. Will listen again as work from home soundtrack

Interesting and different. I dig it.

I've heard one song from Michael Kiwanuka within the past year: "Floating Parade" from his most recent album, Small Changes. He is a British singer-songwriter influenced by old-school folk, psychedelic rock, and soul artists. He started as a session player until his breakthrough in 2012, and for the second time with this self-titled release, he chose to work with veteran producer Danger Mouse and fellow UK producer Inflo. With all the ingredients in place, how did KIWANUKA turn out? Well, this is certainly a classic-sounding record from the onset. Danger Mouse and Inflo took a lot of care in the production to make the album sound reflective of those soul artists of the past without going full-hog into the nostalgia worship. The fuzzed-out guitars, the eloquent strings, and the slight reverb touch on Michael's vocals; all these elements come together to make these songs pop. Also helping matters is the sound of Michael coming more into his comfort zone within this sound, at times delivering with a laid-back passion that would merit comparisons to Bill Withers. As a result, it's an overall enjoyable from the beginning with booty-shakers like "You Ain't the Problem" and "Rolling" to the warmly textured closing ballad "Light". That said, there is one glaring issue I have with KIWANUKA, and that is the interlude tracks. I counted four different interlude tracks on this album - two intro tracks for the singles "Hero" and "Piano Joint (This Kind of Love)", "Another Human Being", and "Interlude (Loving the People)". Aside from maybe the last of those, with the audio excerpt over the strings, low-end synths, and piano line, the interludes do not add much value to the album. They could have been cut, and there would have been nothing lost from the experience. Aside from the interludes, this was an excellent record. The combined effort of Michael Kiwanuka and the producers he worked with culminated in an effort that carved a new path for soul music in the modern age.

Undeniably good, a little long

I’ll admit, this list has been way more a trudge than I had hoped. But every once in a while there’s a gem, and this is a really surprising gem at that. Just so refreshing and modern. It’s got a bit of so many styles throughout yet is so soulful and consistent the whole time in a way that really sings listening to the entire album. Just a perfect blend and perfect musical journey, and it was a 5 for me before I even finished it.

New artist for me. Wowsers. This is my favorite album so far in this project.

I enjoyed this. I may even enjoy it more on repeated listens, it's got that sort of feel about it. 4/5.

Cracking little soul album this.

Das Album Kiwanuka von Michael Kiwanuka, erschienen 2019, wurde in mehreren renommierten Studios aufgenommen, darunter die RAK Studios in London sowie die Studios von Produzent Danger Mouse in Los Angeles. Der britische Musiker mit ugandischen Wurzeln setzt mit diesem Werk seinen Stil zwischen Soul, Psychedelic Rock und Rhythm & Blues konsequent fort. Die Produktion zeigt einen warmen, analogen Klang, bei dem der Einsatz von Vintage-Instrumenten und zurückhaltenden Effekten eine besondere Atmosphäre schafft. Das Zusammenspiel aus Gesang, Gitarrenarbeit und detailreicher Rhythmik wirkt gut aufeinander abgestimmt und unterstützt die inhaltlich oft nachdenklichen Texte. Zu den besonders bemerkenswerten Songs zählen „You Ain’t the Problem“, das mit seinem treibenden Groove als Auftakt dient, sowie „Hero“, das durch seine Gitarrenarbeit und die reduzierte Struktur auffällt. Auch „Piano Joint (This Kind of Love)“ zeigt eine ruhigere, intime Seite des Albums. Kiwanuka ist ein Album, das sich Zeit nimmt und von einem klaren künstlerischen Anspruch geprägt ist. Es bietet eine dichte Klanglandschaft, die sich gut für konzentriertes Hören eignet. Das Werk wirkt persönlich, ohne sich dabei in Selbstdarstellung zu verlieren, und findet eine gelungene Balance zwischen musikalischem Handwerk und Ausdruck.

1. problem - 1.5 2. rolling - 1 3. dazed - 1.5 4. joint - 1.5 5. piano - 1.5 6. human - 1.5 7. living - 2 8. hero - 9. hero 2 - 10. hard - 11. dayz - 12. interlude - 13. zolid - 14. light -

"Final days" is a fantastic song!

nice

Fantastic! On a second listen I can tell it's a grower. I'm going to give it 5 stars to remind myself I need a deep dive

Good album. Never would have expected it to be on this list. Never listened to him before but I’m glad I did. Lots of different styles going on. Great guitar tones. Produced amazingly.

It was a good album with some listenable songs. Maybe not quite my style, but definitely something I could enjoy listening to. 3.5 stars

one of the best albums i've ever heard. Powerful, vibrant, soft and brutalits.

Perfect album cover to cover

Good album that's actually really pleasant to listen to.

Great vibe!

It was good, but I don’t have much else to say. I enjoyed it enough while it was on but I don’t know if it’s something that I’ll ever pick up again.

I like the vibes of this album, but I’m not sure I’d listen to it casually. Respect it, but not my regular vibe.

A psychedelic soul album produced by Dangermouse. Somehow that description doesn't do the album justice. Kiwanuka's vocals echo back to some of the 70s soul/funk greats but the album fits perfectly in this decade among both neo soul and modern indie scenes. This is an amazing find and a perfect album. I probably would have never stumbled across it without this generator but I'm glad I did.

Absolutely amazing album that I would never have even thought of looking into if not for this website. Modern r&b mixed with vintage blues and jazz is just absolutely fantastic. The tempo of each song and instruments is just a breath of fresh air.

I like Michael Kiwanuka’s voice and guitar in a lot of these. You Ain’t the Problem, I’ve Been Dazed, and Hero were the standouts to me. 4 stars.

Never heard of Michael Kiwanuka, he's got a great voice and is a skilled rock guitarist. Album seems a good mix of topics: love, politics, instrumentals, etc. "I've been Dazed" and "Final Days" were standouts for me. The tracks were warm and seemed very grand and floaty, for lack of better words, and I did enjoy that sound. The guitar parts were catchy. Not my typical type of jam, a little slow, but I wouldn't change it if it came on. Everything was executed well but nothing really floored me to move this one away from the average "great" album. Glad to have listened!

Lush production, great catchy tunes, almost perfect apart from the slightly reedy vocal now and again. A find.

This shimmers and soars. 1st half or so in particular is amazing. A couple of things that listening to all these albums has cemented - psychedelic soul may be my favo(u)rite (sub?) genre - and I am somewhat belatedly reappraising the 2010s as a monster of a music decade...

I was surprised to see this on the list ahead of the earlier and better known Love and Hate. More experimental but lacking the big songs of the former, this is still a fine outing.

No aplico a la legión de fans que profesan sus acordes

Nicht gefallen, nicht alles gehört

6/10

I had not heard of this artist before this list, so a nice surprise when I listened to this album, and enjoyed it a lot! It's got a psychedelic jazz, soul feel to it. It works. 3.4/5

Not really my jam, but I can appreciate the quality of this album. Very well done.

Good layered record

While not a bad album, not sure what makes this “special”

Good

Very enjoyable and easy to listen to. Old school wound, good instrumental backing and good funky groove. Reminiscent of old soul music

Enjoyable album in the psychedelic soul genre. Nice atmosphere. Groove is nice and clean.

first one i got. pretty damn good. i danced with hannah to it while i made pancakes. i hope i actually do this.

So good!! 2010s take on 1970s. Beautiful.

Listens: 3 Standout tracks: You ain't the Problem, Rolling, Final Days Added To Library: TRUE Fantastic. Wow. I'm not sure how I've never heard of Michael Kiwanuka before.

Beautiful album, kept me such good company while I was cooking, but absolutely deserving of full attention. The last few songs are just transcendent.

This was pretty good. It had a groove that I could sink into and vibe with, although I'm not sure how much of that is Danger Mouse, because he's been a pretty important part of a ton of great albums for about two decades now. I think he's aiming for the same target Teddy Swims is, and I have pretty much the same feeling for both artists. I like what they're doing, but I'd like to see them experiment a bit more. I have not listened to any other music by Kiwanuka, but he's on my radar now.

Not his best work

For me so far, the albums from the last 15 or 20 years have been pretty bad but this is great and I had never even heard of it. It moves through all sorts of genres and eras, it's hard to really pin down, which I found really refreshing. It's unpredictable because of that and it made me keen to continue listening. Living in Denial is a good example, with the horns and choir vocals (?) giving a big band kind of vibe before shifting to quite lowkey vocals backed by subtle guitar arpeggios I love the psychedelic distortion of the guitar on tracks like Hard To Say Goodbye, and the way the guitar slowly descends into noisy chaos on Hero as the rest of the song continues as it started. Starts with a bang on You Ain't the Problem and Rolling. The kind of western riff on Rolling is cool, along with the accompanying flutes. There are also more sparse and atmospheric moments to break things up and add variety. The soulful Piano Joint builds an atmosphere with minimal instrumentation outside of the pulsing beat and piano, I thought that was cool A pleasant surprise, got to be the best post-2000 album I've had to this point Highlights: Rolling, Hero, Hard To Say Goodbye

There was a lot of cool and unique sounds in the beginning of this album, but it really petered out in end. In large parts it was an evolution on the singer songwriter vibe but I’d call it an incomplete one.

I loved this album. It's soulful and feels old while simultaneously feeling new and interesting. It's cinematic and blends genres. Kiwanuka's voice is amazing and the instrumentals are great. Many of the songs alone might not be the best singles, but flowing together they make this album something special. That's not to say there aren't standout tracks here. This is why I'm doing this list, to find gems like this I'd never had heard of otherwise. Standouts: You Ain't The Problem, I've Been Dazed, Piano Joint, Hero, Hard to Say Goodbye Rating: 4.8/5

literally for the who-the-fuck-cares-how-many-time-i-have-said-it-in-a-row time: My bias toward soul music is pretty hard to erase by now. but anyway, it... actually sounds pretty great! and it doesn't sound that long! and it sounds pretty rocky and groovy! still, 3/5

New to me--really enjoyed

First time listener, enjoyed this for sure. Probably won't reach for it regularly, but I'll listen again

It's been a while but I think I remember thinking this album was cool

This was a really fun listen. Will keep in the rotation.

As much as I love Michael Kiwanuka's music, and I do love it, I have some reservations to accept his albums in a list of the greatest records of all time. Maybe it is too much a designed sound, matching ideas to a blueprint of previous decades' masterpieces; maybe it's the fact that I wouldn't l know why to prefer his 2019 "Kiwanuka" album to his 2016 "Love & Hate" album; maybe it's the fact that these two albums represent less a development of artistic expression than a development of budget. This is not unusual in the last one or two decades: artists finding their niche, doing their thing and keep on doing it in basically the same way over again. And again. Look at Khruangbin, Cigarettes After Sex, Charley Crockett or other acts that release records, whose order of release dates are hard to guess from the audio information alone as they tend to sound pretty much of the same mold and go for some kind of timeless-and-a-liitle-retro sound. I know, bands like Status Quo or AC/DC have been doing this 50 years ago already. But possibly they would only get one of their records listed in this here top-1.000 canon due to the power of its tracks. So where's Kiwanuka's "Highway To Hell" tune-for-the-ages? Maybe not here yet. As of now I find him to be not too far removed from a indie-soul-fan's version of Lennie Kravitz: Nice to the ear, a go-to-recording artist if you want unoffensive , non-stupid music, sometimes really good if not great, always reliable good. So a good 4 star review it is. I still believe there should be 1.000 5 star albums out there though.

sehr nice!

Più melodico e molto chill. Top

point8.

👍

piano joint is a joint

Soft sound, fun

Wish there was a 4.5.

This is an excellent album. Nearly all of his albums are excellent. This is also my go to 'Recommend me an album' album when I know nothing about the persons musical taste. I think everyone will find something in this they like even if this isn't necessarily their cup of tea.

This is fucking brilliant!!! Piano joint (this kind of love) is really a banger. I saw he featured on untitled (black is) which I didn’t really like but this album’s great!!! Truly one of the surprises the generator holds 4/5

Nahh

- I have listened to this album probably a dozen times and I am still not sure how much of it sticks with me. I do not mind it and do like some of the beats, but it also just washes over me. - I know Kiwanuka from "Cold Little Heart" -- that tracks has made much more of an impact on me than anything here.

Really great album "Hero" is such a good one for sure a classic in a few years. The end of "Another Human Being" was kinda disturbing but the transitions with the beginning of the other songs are incredibleeee I loved it. And the vibe in general of this album was really great with such a deep and attracting voice.

Very soothing, very nice "Hero" - That guitar licc is awesome Nah this album is excellent, it flows so well Oh i didn't notice it was this recent. Not sure what to think. Am I so used to recent stuff that I only like when shit sounds modern ? Well that's kinda normal since that's all I have ever been listening to. Really gotta practice liking older stuff. 4.5

While I had never heard of Michael Kiwanuka before, I was pleasantly surprised. I feel like I had heard Hero before and enjoyed it, as I did much of this album.

When i first started listening to this album i was baffled that it was a soul album made in 2019. But as i listened to it... It's a great album. Hits all of the tropes that make soul music so delightful to listen to. Will definitely spin this album in the future. 4.5

Vibrant nu-soul

Fun one

it was alright

This is a massive success full of measured vocal performances layered on top of exquisite instrumental jams. Right off the bat, “You Ain’t The Problem” is an ear worm that sets a great tone for the album. “I’ve Been Dazed” is another great song just a few tracks later that goes on a nice little psychedelic exploration. The jams continue on “Piano Joint” which has this suspense-laden, Bond movie string section with a fantastic vocal performance. What follows is one of my favorite things in a good album, the use of relative silence to heighten the atmosphere. It’s at this point that I knew I was in for something special! I think that use of silence and creation of ‘space’ is what I’d most like to highlight about this album. It seems like Michael Kiwanuka is always hitting the right spot in terms of energy and emphasis - everything comes off so effortless. What sealed the deal for me was the transition between “Interlude” and “Solid Ground”. WOW. Just perfect. I’m treating this album as a gift for having gotten through my 3rd Byrds album in a few weeks. A STRONG 4/5 stars!

2.75 - Easy listening but nothing standout or super memorable

3/5

good soul album i like it

01) You Ain't the Problem - 10,0 02) Rolling - 9,0 03) I've Been Dazed - 8,5 04) Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) (Intro) - 8,5 05) Piano Joint (This Kind of Love) - 9,0 06) Another Human Being - 7,5 07) Living in Denial - 9,0 08) Hero (Intro) - 9,0 09) Hero - 10,0 10) Hard to Say Goodbye - 8,5 11) Final Days - 8,5 12) Interlude (Loving the People) - 8,0 13) Solid Ground - 10,0 14) Light - 10,0 TOTAL: 8,96 (90/100) Current ranking: 54/481 I really like Kiwanuka. I'm going to see him live for the second time this summer (fingers crossed) and I'm really looking forward to it. "You Ain't A Problem" and "Hero" are my favorite songs from this album.

9.5/10. So I am familiar with Kiwanuka's album 'Love and Hate' and was wondering why this lesser known album made the list but the critics cooked with this one. This is fantastic, basically every song scratched that itch in my brain with its powerful chord changes, meaningful instrumentation and soulful vocals. Kiwanuka has certain perfected his craft and while it is not necessarily a new or revolutionary sound it is absolutely at the top of its class imo. This album just contained so much of what I look for in music and I will DEFINITELY be listening to this many more times

This album feels very nostalgic, even though it was released in 2019. Feels like the sort of music you'd hear in the early 2010s, which isn't a bad thing at all.

A very very very good record, blends Coldplay-Imagine-Dragons and overall the dreamy sounds from 2010s I've enjoyed in a very good package. I'm not quite sure if the album deserves a 5, but I think I'm willing to risk it. I fear I won't replay it as much as I'd like, and it falls into a very similar themes throughout the entire length, but it's enjoyable.

A really good and solid album, I liked You Ain't The Problem, I've Been Dazed, Living in Denial and Solid Ground the most.

Produced by inflo and danger mouse so very high expectations. This lived up to expectations ngl

This is the most recent album I've gotten on this list so far. This one was okay. Not quite my taste, but not bad. I wouldn't turn it off but it's another forgettable album.

Most modern album thus far for me and that’s definitely evident musically but I’m happy to say it was quite enjoyable in parts. It gave me soulful frank ocean vibes with Michael wrestling with anxiety and love and change. It’s emotional and intense at times while attempting soothing undertones to provide a counterbalance. Piano joint is a beautiful song. Made me happy that a modern album added to this list wasn’t complete garbo

This was fun and something I’d have never listened to on my own. A surprising variety of genres across the album and an all round good listen!

One of my favorite surprises on this list so far! Michael Kiwanuka blends multiple genres and uses beautiful lyrics and captivating instrumentation to touch on topics including perseverance, love, and social injustice. Totally worthy of its Grammy nomination for best rock album.

Soulful but rocky in places too. Enjoyed this.

Soulful, intimate and very fun to listen to. Listened to it twice, back to back

KIWANUKA self titled is soulful moody and beautiful . A few of these songs are headed for my R&B playlist I had heard love and hate before and think I still like it better but I’m sure there some familiarity bias there and I think this will age well

Too much chili

Dang, this is good.

Damn! As someone who knows VERY LITTLE about music made in the last 10 years, this was completely off my radar. Really great stuff here. Obvious '70s Soul influence at work here, but that's just where it starts. Some psychedelic rock. I hear, brit-pop hooks buried deep in there too. That being said, it never feels like a Frankenstein's monster. There is a natural feeling of cohesion to it, especially in the vocal delivery and clarity. Even the orchestrated sections retain a feeling of intimacy only the vocals can deliver.

Newest album I've had so far on this list by a long shot. This one is pretty interesting, and something I'll probably go back to. First song is refreshingly epic. Kind of reminds me of Apache or something. The songs are pretty original and also very good. Not just typical rock themes here--you've got soul, acid rock, 70s funk and other elements. Getting introduced to stuff like this is what I hoped for from doing this list in the first place.

# Album Name: Kiwanuka # Artist: Michael Kiwanuka # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: I really enjoyed this album. Its got some great sounds. Its a good listen in its entirety. The flow of the album is great. Theres some good vocals, guitar work and catchy tunes. Theres a real mix of soul, blues and rock on here. Its a nice blend. # Top Tunes: Just listen to the whole damn thing. # Would I listen to it again? Yes

Really really enjoyed this! Nothing in particular to fault, and quite a few standout moments. You ain't the problem, living in denial, hero, solid ground I already knew and loved. Was very happily surprised to hear Piano Joint for the first time on an album. Like when I saw him live this year, most of the album fades into one progressive flow and I don't deep dive or analyse but the experience is wonderful. There were some very interesting moments I'm intrigued to dive into - political or racial discourse I think - but again, didn't really tune into it much this time. It's not a flawless 5* but not far off!

It was a little bit too long. But not too bad.

Los primeros dos temas son BUENISIMOS: super alegres en un buen sentido y no es exagerado I ve been dazed muy catchy - INCREIBLE OUTRO Piano joint la melodia es otro nivel, esa acapella full psicodelica con el sonido de ambiente uf Las siguientes cortando en hero son GOD LIVING IN DENIAL 10/10 Hero se me hizo un toque repetitivo salvo el bridge que es god Hard to say goodbye con ese gospel angelical es hermoso GENERAL: MUY SOLIDO, GOOD VIBES ONLY CON MUCHO GOSPEL Y SOUL QUE ES UNA CARICIA AL ALMA

Not what I expected but it was very good

Really good tunes and feelings, thx!

I struggled to hear the music over the orgasms of 6music listeners. Music for boring white middle aged men by a young, exciting black man. A guardianistas dream and, in spite of myself, I too am not immune to these charms.

I liked most of the melodies and instrumentation but didn’t like the dudes voice or how he sings.

Nothing that really stuck with me, but nothing bad per se.

Nice

incredible voice and musically interesting. the bangers were my favorites, a few too many ballads for my taste but man is he good!

Pretty good.

This is an excellent album -- most of the songs had a great groove -- and we both want to listen to it again.

I didn’t like this much at all.

Totally ashamed to say I'd only known Solid Ground before having this come up here. Didn't realise how modern this was, and that's a compliment. Blew me away, stunning album

Great listen. A modern classic.

You Ain’t The Problem // I’ve Been Dazed // Piano Joint // Hero // Hard To Say Goodbye //

Saved one song. Not a bad listen.

Out of everything I’ve discovered through the 1001 Albums Generator so far, this one is easily in my top three. This is an amazing and expansive album that blends ’60s inspired psychedelia with modern neo soul and folk rock, all with a contemporary production style. I love the use of vintage style breakbeats, the kind that were popular in the ’80s and early ’90s when producers sampled and looped old funk records. Some parts of this album really rock out, with guitar riffs that sound influenced by Jimi Hendrix. The production by Danger Mouse is excellent, and I’ve always considered him a good producer, but this album takes him to the next level. After hearing this, I’m definitely interested in checking out more from Michael Kiwanuka.

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