Reviews (page 6 of 8)
I didn't even know Beyonce had a sister.
Boring, one track would have been too much
Very pleasantly surprised with this album. She is obviously not her sister, but I have always found Beyonce to be a little overrated. She's certainly talented, and has some very good songs but I have never quite understood the level of hype. But knowing that I was a little worried this would be in the same vein. I ended up really enjoying this album. It's very smooth, chill, and easy to listen to. It's got a bit of funk, and a bit of hip hop mixed in which is enough to keep my attention. Her voice is smoother and more gentle than her sister and I'll be honest, I might prefer it. I love the interludes as well, adds a personal touch. Definitely a great new find to go into my rotation.
glad the generator finally pushed me to listen to this album after years of it being on my “to listen” list. really enjoyed it! and Cranes in the Sky is easily one of the best songs of the 2010s, argue with a wall.
decent album many of the songs seem simular but was an entertaining listen
There is nothing about this album that could justify being on this list
Cool harmonies, has interviews and “skits” interlaced within the music
I enjoyed it but my mind wasn't blown away.
Nothing besides F.U.B.U. stood really out for me, the rest was basically the same in different variations. Not bad, mind you, but also not really good.
Pretty good. Seems like an album that would continue to be more rewarding with each listen.
I remember when this came out to pretty much universal acclaim, but that apparently wasn’t enough for me to check it out. Not sure why, I enjoyed Beyoncé and Janelle Monae. But yeah this is fantastic. I won’t be ignoring it anymore.
This had some powerful, well written messages. Musically, though, it was too same-y all the way through without being something I really enjoy listening to. A good album for sure, but perhaps just not for me.
I'm not fond of (or familiar with) this genre, so I'm giving it a neutral vote.
6/10
Love this album. Always appreciated the Master P and Mama Tena interludes.
I expected to hate it but I was pleasantly surprised.
Enjoyed it
Didn’t mind it but didn’t love it 5/10
I can't help thinking that I should, at least, have heard of all the artists on a "must listen" list but Solange is completely new to me. That's not to say it's bad, quite the opposite. It is a bit overlong though. Some of the "interludes" could vanish without hurting it.
4/5
R and B. Some songs felt like they had a Frank Ocean influence. Not really any stand out tracks to me.
A powerful and seductive album experience that I wish I had listened to before now.
Reminds me more of stuff like Massive Attack than US R&B. I like it, but it seems longer than it is. Maybe because all the best songs are in the first half. Favorite song: Don't touch my hair.
Solange Listened to this album years ago but didn’t remember the second half so well. Cranes in the Sky is an amazing song Weary is cool too. Other favorites: Where do we go? Junie The interludes help contextualize the songs and album I really like her voice and the harmonies sound great. The production is great and I love the bass (Raphael Saadiq?) and keys throughout.
Kinda like a Beyoncé record but way cooler and more interesting. Totally stacked credits on this!
I enjoyed this. So similar to some of Beyonces stuff. Wonder how that happened
Better than I thought it’d be
Touchstone record of the 2010s, made a big splash on release and brought Solange out from her sister’s shadow. Understated, minimalist soul, reminds me of Badu’s Worldwide Underground or Goapele’s Even Closer.
I enjoyed it, calming influence
More 'new' music on the chart (anything inside the last 20 years). Of course it's popular with the young chicks but this cult of the new is like a merry-go-round without any consideration to what is really innovative or special. Having said that I didn't dislike it and in fact think it's a good direction. But not that special.
It's interesting and I appreciate the interludes. I don't find myself too compelled by the songs, but appreciate it for what it is.
Great music but could have done without the interludes.
high 2 or low 3. nothing super standout
Some interesting stuff here but I never really got into it.
Decent voice but a poor record. The interludes were just annoying and served no real purpose. A shame there wasn't better structure to the actual music. Can't rate it higher than a 2
me surpreendi positivamente
Didn’t realise she was Beyoncé’s sister. She has a great voice and the album tells a good story, but can’t say it was very memorable or made me want to rush back to listen again. Think we need more from modern albums to deserve a place on this list.
Pretty voice
Production on this album is so clean man sheesh. Powerful themes and lyrics to go along with that and we've got a pretty good modern RNB pop album. I think it got a bit samesy as we go, but I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt with a 4. Fav songs: - Cranes in the Sky - Mad - Don't Touch My Hair
9/10 Don’t know how I managed to miss this, because it is really my kind of thing. Ultra modern soul and R&B with impeccable production and excellent vocals Album is a total vibe Best: Junie
Destiny’s other child
Meh sounds like every other person of this genre
well recorded album with the production. cranes in the sky has really nice drums. the bass maraca combo in mad is cool. though i cant quite put my finger on what isnt making me click with the album. something like this is usually something id enjoy, but i dont really feel it as much with this album. perhaps its the direction of the album? i think a clear critique i can pinpoint is that there is a lack of a standout track; it all sounds pretty one noted. 3 personal favs: cranes in the sky, mad
Ohhhh it's Beyonce's sister. I was wondering what I was missing on why it was on the list. This isn't great.
High level production. Sterile sound. I just picture a stainless steal table in an empty grey room. Don't you Wait for Me is the first track that I find a bit interesting. F.U.B.U. has some cool bits. Overall some good lyrical content. An interesting low-key way to talk about some social issues. Just not something I'd listen to much
OMG her voice is perf! faves are: cranes in the sky makes, mad (I wasn’t mad at the lol wayne feature either), don’t touch my hair (I LUV SAMPHA), F.U.B.U, borderline, Julie, scales Also loved the interludes The better Knowles sister soz Side note: adore this album cover
I enjoyed! 3.5
Very chill, good music to have on in the background as I work
an un-apologetically black album. it was a nice listen, but i think the message itself coming out of these songs was more impactful than the music itself.
Okay
This album starts out really gorgeous but honestly the sound gets a little stale by the end, as the album doesn’t really try to evolve it throughout the tracklist. Lyrics were also a little uninteresting for me. Would’ve liked some more engaging lyrics for these gorgeous instrumentals. I just wish the album would try to express its themes in a more interesting way. I wish I liked this album more than I do. Fav Tracks Rise Mad (ft. Lil Wayne) Strong 5/10
Better than I expected.
3.5
I've tried to listen to this album twice in two days, and I just keep getting distracted, and its fine, but I also need to move on with my life so let's just say 3 stars and forget all about it. It's fine 3/5
Beautifully produced nothing much.
so long!
Decent enough. But not groundbreaking.
So distorted in Spotify … hard to enjoy
Enjoyed it overall. Interesting album. Standout songs: Mad FUBU Dont wish me well
I like the voice/vocals, but stylistically it’s not really my jam.
This one wasn’t for me. Felt like it was one big track of mid tempo fluff.
This album is just fine, nothing too exciting but has a general mix of soft R&B sounds.....
She's got a good voice, but the instrumentals are nothing special, and the record falls into the category of monotone.
Boring, uninspiring, forgettable, there's nothing about this that I found enjoyable. Horrible album cover.
Solid
I suppose if you love R & B, you will love this album
A beautiful album. What an important album. I've had this album in my library for quite a while as it was one of the albums of the year on many lists in 2016. Around that time there were several albums that were released in the R&B world that had this extended narrative structure to them that felt more like a DJ set then 10 or 15 different songs. I really appreciated these albums that came out because it allowed the artists to tell a story and to dive more deeply into a series of narrative threads. This album, particularly, with its attention to empowerment, liberation, resilience, and boundaries, is such a powerful commentary on self-worth and the Black experience. It feels like a generous invitation to sit at Solange's feet and listen to her experience through her own singing and the voices of Lil Wayne, Sampha and Master P. The craft and imagination and creativity behind the music are so rich and sophisticated. As a white man, I can find myself in this music invited into a call for healing understanding and empowerment while respecting the stories and words are sourced from deeply within the Black experience in the United States.
Though I am not a fan of this particular music style, I was surprised and quite taken by this. I appreciated the production and the songwriting here. Lots of detailed work on the soundscapes. I really loved the bass, the liquid textures here and there. Solange's voice does not particularly touch me, but I love the self affirmation that comes through her lyrics. The community comes through here: friends come in and out of the songs, bring their gifts, stay for a while and leave, giving it the feel of a moment in life. It is open, it breathes, it is joyful and free without shying away from the pain. A really thoughtfully constructed album, and another testimony of Black brilliance.
No la conocía de nada, o al menos no la había escuchado nunca o con la suficiente atención. Suena muy bien, algunas canciones tienen arreglos que me han gustado bastante además de su voz. Me he guardado "Don't you wait, Borderline y Don't wish me well.
Very chill vibes. I like the heavy use of harmony. Favorite song so far was Mad because Lil Wayne added in a bit of diversity in the sound. Pretty good.
It would suck to be beyonces sister. Especially if you’re not as good singer and not as good looking. I guess her name maybe is a little cooler than Beys? This was just aight for me
Boring. Some good features but I just don’t get the album. Not pop enough but also not unique enough.
As far as the social commentary goes, I can see why this album has so much acclaim. Musically, the album kept my attention the entire time and there were a few songs I enjoyed. I’m not saying the lack of “radio hits” brings it down, I’m just assuming that’s why I’m so unfamiliar with the whole thing. It’s an album I’d check out again, but didn’t leave me wanting to listen to it again right away.
It's fine.
Artistic, minimal, atmospheric R&B that tells a narrative about being black. Like it said in one of the songs, this is not for me. I did appreciate the use of interludes throughout the record. They were frequent, after most songs, and helped create a line through the whole thing. Solange does have a very nice, tender voice. As I listened I felt like I had wanted more on the instrumental front, maybe it felt a bit too barren. This album is quality but did not appeal to me. Standouts: Cranes in the Sky, Max, Don’t You Wait, and Don’t Wish Me We’ll.
I don't know how to start this review. It's getting hard to come up with unique ways to begin without feeling like the review just starts with no build up. Anyways, this album's good. Solange is an artist that doesn't get much discussion surrounding her. When it comes to musical members of the Knowles family, pop culture gravitates towards her older sister. What's her name again? Oh right, Beyoncé. So yeah, Solange was always going to have a hard time living up to her sister. But honestly, I think she succeeds with this album. I haven't really dived into her sister's work, but I can tell that this album is up there in quality with it. The themes and messaging of this album are quite great and very respectable. Everything feels connected without the album feeling repetitive. I like the singing. The instrumental sound has the modern soul feel that has proven to appeal to me with albums like Kiwanuka. The album has 21 songs, but a lot of them are short interludes, so it's really more like 12 songs. The album fortunately doesn't drag despite lasting for over 50 minutes. Overall, this is a great album that I can see having a positive, somewhat long-lasting legacy. Fantano gave this a light 8 and I kind of have to agree with him. That translates to a light 4/5.
Sembra particolare, non l'ho finito di ascoltare
I can see that it is a good album but not really my thing so probably won't listen again
# Playlist track - Weary # Notes - When I first listened to the album I found it to be *mostly* uninspired. It's good-enough soul. A bit too light, too diluted. Not too bad, not great. 4/7. - Reading about it, it seems that there is some good songwriting in there, but I didn't pay attention while listening, so take that into consideration.
Really lovely. Genuinely well done. Very pretty songs. Easy listening. Saved a bunch. Very impressive.
Un muy buen álbum de R&B por parte de la hermana de Beyoncé. Con una temática social sumamente marcada y un sonido pulcro, Solange se luce en gran parte de las pistas del largo LP. Si tuviera algo que criticar es que el trabajo se siente innecesariamente largo, y el primer y tercer cuarto del disco son sumamente olvidables.
Doesn't come close to the heights of "Losing You".
I'm not generally a fan of this type of R&B/Pop, but this is just really well written and produced. A shame that she's not a bigger deal than she is.
Can someone please, please take their food off the cat-tail.🙉 Sorry, but I´m really not into this boring r&b stuff. 1,5
nice 4 stars
Not my thing
valkoistettu mustat kun alkoi laulaa kun keijukaiset... kuiskutellaan sipsutellaan ei uskalleta laulaa.. en osaa oikeasti laulaa nii sen sijaan ollaan hiljaa hyshys... smaal voice it sound good right??...ei... new age r&b... ja nyt tämä lasketaan ''soul'' musiikiksi.. huoh... onneksi oli lil wayne kohta ilman lil wayne verseä en olisi tykännyt ollenkaan. noh siinä meni täydellinen 2016 striikki ei ollutkaan täydellinen musiikkivuosi heh.. saa kolmosen koska en jaksa laittaa kakkosta, to succeed i must fail f.u.b.u....
Highlights: Weary, Mad, Don't Touch My Hair. In a nutshell: an album dedicated to identity, soul searching and self-empowerment. I must give Solange praise for making a deeply personal album (pardon the cliche). The self-estrangement, connection and healing process that happens to all of us is unique, sacred and intrinsic. And beautiful. Go in with an open mind. Concentrate on the lyrics. Neo-soul and modern R&B may not be everyone's taste, but stay with it. Overall: 7/10
Double nope
Very gorgeous and lush sounding R&B-soul album, sounds like it could have been made decades into the future. I'd love to come back to this one, the listening experience was very pleasant. Favorite song: Cranes in the Sky Least favorite song: Don't Wish Me Well
Not bad but nothing that really jumped out for me too much. I just don't think she's got enough *something* in her vocals that makes the album worth placing on the list. I did like the beat on Don't Wish Me Well.
Very enjoyable
Sounds like very generic pop album for me
This guy has a pretty unique voice. He reminds me if someone too. Can't put my finger on it
Good album with some classics on it and some cool ad libs 6/10
Came to it with reservations, but the album was surprisingly interesting. The songs had a great style and content together with the message. Found the interludes a little preachy, but not super distracting. Her voice is very soothing.
This might be a horrible take, but I think the deep message of empowerment doesn't work very well when the music accompanying is just completely generic radio R&B. Like, I get what you're saying, but I can't really take it seriously. Has a fun song or two, but I don't like this genre in general.
Weinig dingen zijn gemener dan iemand steevast wegzetten als 'de zus van', 'de zoon van', 'de vrouw van'. Ik ga dus niet de nadruk erop leggen dat Solange de zus van Beyoncé is. Als je de andere reviews of de Wiki leest kom je daar vanzelf achter. Mij zul je niet horen zeggen dat ze de zus van is en de dochter van een platenbaas. Ik zal nooit beweren dat ze hier staat door haar connecties. Dat zou echt laag zijn. Ik loop te kutten. Ik heb eigenlijk niks tegen dit album. Het is niet helemaal mijn muziek, maar er is weinig mis met het album en het luistert zelfs best prettig weg. Ik vind dit sowieso fijner en beter dan het oersaaie Cowboy Carter van haar zus (Beyoncé). Vreemd genoeg zit dit voor mij in het Mariah Carey hoekje, maar Solange (een Knowles telg) is wel 20x fijner om naar te luisteren dan Mariah met d'r piepend gehijg continu. Sowieso minder hysterisch qua ad libs ook. Ietsjes aan de lange kant, maar dat heb ik vaker bij wat langzamere muziek. Vanaf 'Junie' had ik het een beetje gezien. Verder heb ik hier weinig tegen. Drie sterren haalt het wel.
Amazing album. Heavenly voice. Godly transitions.
5/10 Highlights: Rise Weary
Sattumoisin oon kuunnellut tätä taustamusiikkina vuosina, koska sinänsä tämä on aika tylsä ja aivan liian pitkä albumi, mutta tunnelma on kauhean miellyttävä. Kaunis
Artistin tyylittely toimii silloin, kun se tukeutuu pop-melodiaan. Parin ekan biisin jälkeen hän tyytyy yleensä tyyliin.
Quite remarkable - honest, moving, poignant and beautifully delivered. Solange is a real talent.
4.1 - This really won me round. Struggled to get into it to begin with but found there was a lot of depth to it. I think multiple listens would make it higher
I was quite familiar with this album already, and in my head I came in thinking solid 4. But I listened very actively as I walked the quiet streets of a Lyon industrial area and I concluded this deserves more, it’s a great album. The interludes are so well woven, the flow of the whole album is impeccable, 21 tracks never drags, and there are some real highlights too - what more can you say about Cranes in the Sky. Fave Tracks: Rise, Cranes in the Sky, Don’t Touch My Hair, Don’t Wish Me Well 4.6/5
Started off strongly, thought I'd really like it. Slipped away once the features started racking up
Loved the vibe and the sparse arrangements. A good discovery. Has anyone else noticed she sounds like Siobhan Donaghy?
Beautiful voice and for once “interludes” in an album I could actually see the point of
Really loved this and will be listening again
Vilket jävla sömnpiller.
Booooooring
Decent R&B. Few unnecessary spoken interludes, otherwise a fine album.
Not my style. This may be great but I have no framework to judge it
important social critique in the lyrics, but the music is just meh. . .
Wow this is boring. Just the same all the way through, never does anything interesting, or takes any risks. Her voice is so monotonous, which is a shame because I think it had potential. Every song sounds exactly the same, and there is nothing that makes each one unique. And this album has an absolutely ungodly number of interludes. As if it weren't already boring and pointless enough, I now have all of those to sit through too.
Too morose, edgy and flat for me. It just sounds like music-by-numbers to me, there are hundreds of young R&B acts that sound just like this. There's nothing to distinguish this from any of those. It wasn't rip your eyes off bad, but I wouldn't ever seek it out again (or anything else by her).
One will take the hipster little sister over the Homecoming Queen any day. The spoken-word excerpts enhance the mood, and contrast intriguingly to the upper reaches of her voice. One digs the understatedness, sweetness and feeling throughout. Is it wrong to find the melancholy somewhat relaxing? Unique, artful and a pleasure to listen, too. Easy 4.
While some of the arrangements are musically quite interesting, it all feels quite bland and nothing really stands out. Also, the interludes add exactly nothing.
Pretty nice album 3.5/4
Did really enjoy this, feels quite unique and pleasent to listen to all the way through
Pretty nice surprise
Boring
This album has the dubious distinction of being one of the very few I couldn't make myself finish. Aggressively boring.
Based on no knowledge whatsoever I always assumed Solange was the less talented younger sister of Beyonce and Nick, making a living off their reflected glory. This record proves I was massively uninformed and that Solange is a cool, interesting and talented artist in her own right. This is an excellent album. Effortlessly cool, indie infused songs with a clear political message. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Cranes in the Sky Date listened: 05/04/24
Liked some of it, mostly wallpaper for me
Beautiful. Cranes in the sky is a masterpiece.
I rather enjoyed this. A solid 3.
A beautiful ride from top to bottom. No individual tracks REALLY stood out to me but I enjoyed the ride! - I take it back, don’t wish me well is fireeeee.
Got better as it went. So mellow it was forgettable, which is sad because I wanted to like this much more. 2/5
Loved it 4.4
Whole Solange has a beautiful voice, the album felt a little flat without any real sense of direction. The interludes felt out of place and forced. Ok but not for me.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Damn that was smooth
This will age amazing, does the interview thing like TPAB
Had no idea this album existed and what a surprise! Lovely instrumentals and vocals, a full trip, rnb that I truly enjoy without getting bored due to the creative beats. Saved basically all the songs.
This album has a lot to say about race - a lot of dumb things, and boring things. The music is secondary to the message, which I don't care about. They specifically say this shit isn't for me, and I agree. I'm not supposed to like it, and I don't.
Ratings: 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 I enjoyed this one. Not really my type of music, but that's the whole point of taking on this project...exposing myself to music that I'd otherwise never listen to.
Not my usual style, but I've a bit of an unexplained soft spot for Solange. This is an album to be heard as a whole, though, and it takes some patience. It's brave and raw and digs into an experience that I (as a middle class white dude) will simply never be able to fully understand. But I don't think it's *for* me, and I appreciate it for that.
I did not like this album at all
Un peu fade, monotone.
My 1001 album … and then I receive this notification: Done? Not quite! Congratulations, you've just got your album number 1001 generated. It's about time to let you know this generator is including albums from all editions of the book, meaning the total amount of albums is close to 1100.
It’s the greatest album ever
Better than I’d expected. Really loved the layering of vocals.
If you like this genre I'm sure you will love it. It's very well composed and executed, but appeals to musical tastes that I dont personally have. A 3 based on taste but its very good.
Great album with a lot of passion strewn through. Fantastic!
Not too bad
It’s good, not my everyday music but nice for a slow day
Okay
I liked that the vocals are not a clone of Beyonce. I liked the message on the whole. But not an album I would listen to again.
I've likely missed the point entirely but nothing caught me aside from her obviously exceptional voice.
A decent enough album but for it to be on the list over some brilliant albums that came out in the same year is crazy to me…
very well put together, but uninteresting to my ears.
3/5 No real opinion on this. Didn’t love it but was still good listening. She has a great voice.
Nice, never listened to Solange before but seen her LP in record stores. I didn't enjoy it enough to buy it, but I didn't turn it off.
Pretty boring. More interesting than Beyonce's 'intersectionality for basic white girls' schtick, this has some great ideas underneath it, but the music is just very middling, sadly.
An R&B album with a nice message about race and seeking respect. I liked a couple of songs, but I kept waiting for one that would break the mold and transcend the others.
Lovely production and singing! A very nice album
Skulle villa ha mer energi men kova
Some cool little spots in this album, love the lyrical focus and the overall theme/message of the album, but seemed a little too monotone for my liking.
not really my jam
The better Knowles sister, a very pleasant album.
Am yet to finish the whole album, but what a pleasant surprise. Took me a few tracks to get into it and realize what she was doing. But damn, her seat at the table is more than deserved.
Just hate solange
Hell yeah brother
Love the message but not a fan of the melodies. Also, must be nice being the kids of a music industry exec.
For not being Beyonce, this album is phenomenal.
Enjoyed this
Never in a hundred years would I have put this on of my own accord. Absolutely loved it. RnB delight
I kinda like it, kinda think its wasted opportunity land. Too minimalistic, too hushed vocals. YNN
Well that was trash.
Not bad. Got my head bopping. Not an expert in the genre, but I enjoyed it.
Bringing 60's sounds back to life. Subtle
Has some cool grooves with soem really weird speeches about fake arguments lol. Wayne feature makes this a solid 2.
I realllly enjoyed this, lyrically and musically. Nicely varied, well structured, well concepted. Sounded great.
I enjoyed this, but I felt like it didn’t really go anywhere. It was just at the same level throughout, and there weren’t really any energy peaks or valleys. I could’ve used some more variety.
I'm pretty sure I've listened to this a couple of times before. I like it well enough!
8/10, she has a wonderful voice and great beats
Musicaly a very goof album. I felt very disconnected from the content as I am not american and I am white from a country where White people are the minority. so the contemnt while powerful and valid in its own context felt very disconnected from my personal experiences. that does not invalidate the struggles at all
meh
All in all, a goodish album. It ran a little long for the homogeneous sound of most of the songs. The interludes were too abundant and more of a distraction than anything in the end - for a self-titled album there wasn't too much of her personality shining through here. The songs that stood out were very, very good. All together: 3/5.
nice
Decent lyrics, decent production, good voice…seemed like a good album if you’re into R&B, which I’m not really. Basically felt like one long song with interludes in between. “Junie” was the most interesting song to me since it had some funk happening.
Cranes in the Sky is a 10/10.
Not sure how to feel about this one. Might need a relisten with a more clear mind. Wouldn't be listening to this against my own will, but also wouldn't call this a must listen to.
Vond dit echtttt zo niet boeiend.. veel ook geskipt
Better than I expected but still very middle of the road. 58/100
3/5 Best Track: Cranes in the Sky
Favorites: Cranes in the Sky I got so much magic
A nice blending of different elements of R&B from different eras. Amazing production and a wonderful selection of features help a coherent theme that ties it all together.
I survived few songs, but it was all too quiet, too slow, too boring. I don't feel like it was "artistic", or innovative. Just ordinary boring pop album.
R&B. Every once in a while it has flashes of interest but not often enough.
Easy to listen to and flows very well. Probably won’t go back and listen to many tracks tho. Rating: 2.9
Dismal
This was unexpectedly pretty nice. Mellow, cool, and a little bit sexy. 3 stars.
It’s a real beautiful album, I like the interludes and I was particularly interested in the bass lines and beats. This is not a genre that I particularly go for, but this still was enjoyable and she has a wonderful voice.
I am a fan. Never heard of her before.
I appreciate this album and really enjoyed the listen. I probably won't listen again but found it to be a good album!
I don't want to
Her voice is nice and I like the music, but while I love that she's putting the history of the Black experience into words, I'm not. I'm another minority, so there's some commonality, but the connection is touch and go. I would recommend it to other people, but it's not for me. Every single person is not necessarily the proper audience for every piece of art, even if they could enjoy it.
I found this unexpectedly good. The easy flow of the music, with the sometimes minimalistic sounds work incredibly well with the message.
It was just “okay”. I wish the music drew me in as much as the themes and subject matter.
This was an interesting listen with the interspersed spoken bits.
estuvo hermoso owo. 9/10
Cranes In The Sky // Mad // Don’t Touch My Hair // FUBU // Junie // 4.5/5
Not for me
Some of the arrangement was really nice but overall it was repetitive
Smooth hip hop
A beautiful voice, very soothing.
Every song sounded the same. It wasn't exactly bad but not something I'd ever listen to again.
Oh, I like it! And I will surely come back to it!
Music does often times serve as a vehicle for social change, or to raise certain awarenesses. This album fits that bill and much to its credit. The album is a good listen, and it is evident that talent in the Knowles family runs deep with Solange's soulful delivery. Human themes like happiness, joy, escapism, especially amidst social issue messaging, give the album a direction of sorts for Solange, but ultimately the album is outward and about us. However, whether or not one should hear this before succumbing to mortality is not the resounding 'yes' that this reviewer feels it should be.
It trys so hard to say something and fails so miserably, I get what it's trying to do (pro BLM and equal rights) but it just gets a bit dull and reparative. It's a 3 that should have been a 4
No likey.
For me this is what this challenge is about. Never would have heard or or listened to this album otherwise. Great production 👍🏻
Album a Day Tandon Scale Rating: 4.75 Standouts: Cranes in the Sky, Mad, Don’t You Wait, where do we go, Junie Foot Notes: 1 I was really hoping for an era change from the past few suggestions so this was a nice surprise 2 Sometimes I was unsure if I wasn’t listening to Beyoncé or not her vocals are incredible 3 is that WAYNE??? 4 albums need more Interlude Would I Listen Again: yes it was a very pleasant album Album Cover Rating: (1-5) 3 Album Name Rating: (1-5) 3
I can't be the only one more into Solange than Beyonce.
Not my style, beautiful voices tho6
Standout Tracks- "Don't You Wait," "Where Do We Go" Lyrics/Vocals- 2/5 Instrumentals- 1/5 Vibes- 3/5 Overall- 1/5 R&B is not really my thing, so already that was difficult, but I went into this with an open mind. And while the lyrics were beautiful, I found the style of the vocals detracted from the lyrics. The instruments were also very boring, each song kinda blended into the next and none of them stood out. I wanted to enjoy this album, but I just couldn't wait for it to be over.
Cool and smooth, well sung, well produced R&B with a strong positive racial commentary, although too many interludes that get on the way on subsequent listens. Kind of more accessible than Beyonce's more recent albums. Particularly enjoyed the rhythm in Cranes and the electro in Don't Wish Me Well.
Well it just deleted all the words I had typed. Something about how it was too slow and I like my R&B to be groovier. And how I can’t listen to her for very long because I don’t like the Beyoncé superstar complex. But still good for her for hitting Jay-Z in that elevator. And I do appreciate the celebration of Black culture.
Just not my favorite type of music. It was fine but not that memorable.
Good but not My favourite
Nice that her sister got her a job, I guess.
Bra modern RNB. Många 3or på rad men länge leve normalfördelningen
Listenable, some decent backing tracks, nothing special though
errr, 7.7/10
meh
Being the younger sister of (arguably) the biggest superstar on the planet must be a real double edged sword. On one hand, imagine how many doors are opened through nepotism. On the other, you will inevitably always be in their very large shadow. Thankfully Solange took a different path than trying to imitate her sister's success. Instead she's made much more interesting music that defies categorization. It's somewhere between R&B and Boards of Canada, with a healthy amount of political statements. I'd like to imagine that it speaks to many lonelier thinkers and dreamers who don't quite fit in with their peers but nevertheless have a lot to say.
Neo soul. Está bien. Un 4.
Que sí, que cantas muy bien. Pero no me llama nada la atención.
Just not a big fan of the sound
This album has a nice flow but overall lacks melodic and rhythmic dynamism. I prefer her 2019 release.
I know what it’s for and why it’s here but forgive me, I just did not enjoy the music.
Definitely agree it's pretty one note through (make it 30 minutes). Liked it more than I thought I was gonna. Still not my style tho. Will I listen to again: 0%
OK. Aber langweilig soweit.
Enjoyed the beats and the message. Would like to listen again a little closer to the lyrics.
This is not my type of music but I can appreciate the overall theme of black honor. Still only gonna give it 2 stars.
Tight, mellow but angry solid sorta minimilat priduction. Prefer to yonce
If Beyoncé was more like this, I’d be a bigger Beyoncé fan.
I enjoyed this. It was news to me, having never heard Solange before. The comparison of her soprano vocals with those of the great Minnie Ripperton are well-founded. I think Andy Gill from The Independent nailed the album’s shortcomings : "there's little punch or pop charm to the album, which boasts a surfeit of luscious textures and feisty attitudes, but a shortfall of killer melodies." And that is the main problem with this record - it all starts to sound the same. But there are a few real standouts - Cranes In The Sky deserves the kudos it gets. And I love F.U.B.U. I’m interested to know where she went from here.
I like her voice, especially her ability to layer beautiful harmonies. And the backing production is lush and spacious. But I agree with Andy Gill in The Independent, who credited Knowles for acknowledging "a world beyond romantic cliche", but concluded "there's little punch or pop charm to the album, which boasts a surfeit of luscious textures and feisty attitudes, but a shortfall of killer melodies." I want tunes that grab me a bit more. There are few songs that really leap out; Cranes in the Sky and FUBU come closest. I could well live without the interludes; I understand that they accentuate her political stance, especilly with regards to race, but it is 10 minutes of filler on an album that ambles along at best. The interludes just drag.
Started off very strong. Then went on to be inspiration music for teenage black girls
I quite liked this.
It seems to check a lot of the boxes I've set out for soul I don't like but - I like it. It's super cool album and one I'll continue to enjoy.
The first song was really different, like 70s progressive soul, almost acapella, reminded me of SAULT. After that it slipped into more standard R&B vibe and there are only a handful of artists, IMO, who impress from that genre.
Today I learned that Solange’s parents have a knack for coming up with creative names for their kids, witness - her sister Beyoncé. It’s too bad that Solange’s music wasn’t more creative though as I found it quite uninspiring. The music is pleasant enough, but it just lacked any substance to me. Now that we're nearing the end of our 1,001 journey, I'm saddened by the thought that so many more deserving albums were omitted in favour of mediocrity like this.
Very chill, reminds me of The Internet. Also, much better than the Beyonce album. 3 mmHg of blood pressure lowered out of 5 💗💗💗
Didn’t really get this. Well put together and Solange can clearly sing. But nothing jumped out at me so I didn’t delve deeper. Pleasant enough, but modern R&B not really my thing.
This was new to me. It's an atmospheric album. The vocals are understated, almost apologetic. This feels a little wasted. The message is far more important than the music. Decent.
Voiceover well done and related Solid r&b
Wow. Astonishingly bland. But I guess little sis would not be ignored.
Pretty boring. almost forgot i had music on.
Surprisingly decent. The pacing was a bit slow but overall this is solid neo-soul. I remember when this came out and it was huuuuuge. Some great tracks on here and the production is solid.
This was great! Weird I disregarded this release when it came out. Tightly produced neo-soul with ambition and scope.
Good album. Didn't do much for me. 51 minutes long and it seemed like it would never end. Not really my style of music so my listening enjoyment was just ok.
Goeie
Sometimes I feel like me and some other people on here are listening to completely different albums, what's with all the Beyonce comparisons simply because they're sisters. This sounds nothing like her, it's also head and shoulders above anything Beyonce has ever released. R&B isn't a genre I get into very much, but this is an exception for sure. Lovely vocals, meaningful lyrics and messages, backed up with super high quality production. 50 minutes goes by barely noticing.
She has a great voice, but it's not for me. The album is a little too mellow for me
Meh, Destinys childia eri tavalla ja ilmeisesti Beyoncen siskosta kyse. Ei jatkoon.
Tää ei kyllä saanu paikkaa mun pöydästä. Ehkä olosuhteet oli väärät kuunnella ja voin kuvitella tän taustalle jossain, mut luoja ku oli tylsä. Skippasin jokaisen biisin ja silti levy kesti liian pitkään.
Not my jam
Pretty chill and has some cool musical stuff
I liked this a lot
I was kind of on board with this for 20mins or so but it really doesn’t do much or go anywhere. All a bit muted, sparse and whispered. Not very exciting at all.
Gear: Moondrop Variations (AZLA Xelastec) Mische: Trebble teil etwas zu spitz, Bass drückt gut, Stimme(n) klar im Fokus, hörbares Rauschen (mit IEMs) Mugge: teils zu sphärisch, aber auch mit interessanten Ideen (für R&B) Wertung: 2/5
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Beyonce light: Solange's "A Seat at the Table" is a weak attempt at earning personal recognition. Based on the title alone, it sounds like Solange is trying to prove to the world she is her own singer/songwriter/performer, to define her own place in the world and not just live in the shadow of her older and much more successful sister. While the sentiment is understandable, this album does not meet par. The album is very underwhelming. Solange's music gives uninspired vibes - a cheap mimicry of Beyonce's style and sound with half-baked social commentaries. With this album, Solange earned her seat at this table (https://wonderboxjo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/little-tikes-large-picnic-table-primary.png).
Un album sympathique dans lequel Solange va proposer à Sampha de prendre place à sa table. Celui-ci s'y installera sans encombre. Pour rappel, sa sœur Beyoncé lui avait fait la même proposition mais avait retiré la chaise au dernier moment, ce qui l'avait fait tomber à la renverse et l'avait traumatisé pendant un certain temps.
Oublié de préciser la semaine dernière que cet album était chiant au possible, et qu'evidemment mon camarade d'écoute robserpillère se fera un malin plaisir de lui accorder une note exceptionnelle.
Love the organic, minimalist atmosphere. A very pleasant, fresh album. Will need to be revisit to see how much content the album actually has though, because it may be hiding how much it has to say under its minimalist agenda.
Whoever put this on this list should be embarrassed
4-5 star kunnes tina interlude. TURPA KIINNI 1-2 star mindset... through album.. 3 star resolution.. Anteeksianto.. Joskus pitää yrittää ymmärtää..
Neo-Soul is one of the genres that just annoy me (except Tyler, The Creator) and idk why
A couple of nice songs, but nothing that stood out to me. I liked the 'vibe' moreso than a lot of other songs, but the songs themselves under scrutiny offered very little for me.
rated
Solid R&B album, very soulful. Solange is an underrated artist
2.5
Rise - 8.5/10 Weary - 8/10 Interlude: The Glory is in You - 7/10 Cranes in The Sky - 8/10 Interlude: Dad Was Mad - 7/10 Mad - 7.5/10 Don't You Wait - 8/10 Interlude: Tina Taught Me - 7/10 Don't Touch My Hair - 8.5/10 Interlude: This Moment - 8/10 Where Do We Go - 7.5/10 Interlude: For Us By Us - 7/10 F.U.B.U - 8/10 Borderline - 7/10 Interlude: I Got So Much Magic, You Can Have It - 7/10 Junie - 8/10 Interlude: No Limits - 7/10 Don't Wish Me Well - 8.5/10 Interlude: Pedestals - 7/10 Scales - 8.5/10 Closing: The Chosen Ones - 7/10 TOTAL - 160/210
R&B definitely has its place in the world. So do political and social messages in song. The talent is there on this album, it just did not interest me. High 2
I really like this album. Very cool vibe, easy to listen to but deep. A new one to me, but a solid album. It took me two listens to fully appreciate it and it is great.
Cool vibe.
So much more my vibe than anything Bey does. Wish she’d put more out.
Such a nice vibe.
Minimal, jazz inflected soul and R&B. Mellowed my mind after a rough day at work.
Important because of its message(s) but not great music.
Cranes In The Sky kills. Damn, Lil Wayne with the introspective bars! and Solange has this effortless upper register. The harmony work is great. Junie is funky and fun. Don't Wish Me Well is moving. What a fine album.
pretty good, no standouts but super consistent throughout
The songs were quite good. Interludes were horrid.
Considering its R&B which I never listen to off my own back this isn't too bad. I will never truly get it so this review should come with a grain of salt but 3/5, doesn't annoy me and the vocal arrangements I largely liked.
Nice chill vibe
one-note
Decent, nothing that stands out
A snapshot in time.
not my favorite but i can see how people would love this shit
I'm guessing this album was included in the list to demonstrate that having a famous and musically gifted sister doesn't translate into personal success. Neither original, nor clever, nor profound this album is Solange's clay-ashtray version of a number of musical tropes clumsily shoe horned together. I'd expect more from any artist, and a lot more from the people she would have had access to - the whole thing feels lazy and token. Regarding the interludes - Musicians can sometimes be a source of wisdom and help the endeavour for peace, but the overwhelming majority are self-satisfied airheads with an axe to grind - this is the second one. Assume I gave it 0 stars, but that's not an option.
Fuck no..this is terrible... who made this list?
“Mad” and “Don’t wish me well” 👍🏼
Pretty good, I should probably listen to it again to form a better opinion tho, but it's too late now
If your album has a song like "Cranes In the Sky" on it, it probably doesn't matter what the rest of it sounds like.
Was ok. Not my biggest genre. Liked "Don't Wish Me Well"