A Funk Odyssey
by Jamiroquai
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    This time, there's a bankable chorus or barbed sentiment for every mirror-ball moment, not just on the singles. [Sep 2001, p.112]
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  2. Dot Music
    80
    Not quite as effortlessly enormous as 1999's blistering 'Synkronised', 'A Funk Odyssey' nevertheless won't disappoint anyone taken with the band's direction on that record.
  3. Billboard
    80
    Jamiroquai continues to mine a musical playing field that pays homage to such soul, funk, and disco artists as Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and Chic.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    More Gap Band than P-Funk...
  6. Mixer
    70
    It's all ground we've covered before, but Jamiroquai do it so well and with such style that it is still worth a tumble. [Sep 2001, p.86]
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  7. E! Online
    67
    This hand-clapping, disco-ball-driven journey sounds like all the other stuff in [Jay Kay's] catalog.
  8. Sonicnet
    60
    The album never truly develops, as the group prefers to rehash old stuff rather than break new ground.
  9. Blender
    60
    Lurches from dewy-eyed sentimentality to vicious funk. [Oct/Nov 2001, p.105]
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  10. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    'A Funk Odyessey' takes you on a journey of eye-closing triteness.
  11. CDNow
    50
    On such ballads as "Corner of the Earth" and "Black Crow," Odyssey seems to come up short.... But when the intention is to make you move, Odyssey shines brightly.
  12. Mojo
    40
    Most tracks succumb to unambitious disco stylings. [Sep 2001, p.108]
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  13. PopMatters
    40
    Much like the last four releases, [A Funk Odyssey] is bland background party music with a few moments that sparkle.
  14. Playlouder
    10
    Excruciating, toe-curling Pain, the sort that makes you want to leap through windows or run over children.

Awards & Rankings

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#99 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#38 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. himlen_i_bla
    Oct 9, 2012
    7
    This is my least favorite Jamiroquai album, but I still absolutely love it. Jay Kay has a knack for making quality funk music, and theThis is my least favorite Jamiroquai album, but I still absolutely love it. Jay Kay has a knack for making quality funk music, and the musicians in the band are so skilled at what they do--they are definitely some of the best out there. Love the backup singers, as well. Perfect music for a night at the discotheque.… Full Review »
  2. JesseT
    Aug 2, 2007
    10
    Amazing work. A funk album that actually stands up to all the other ones out there with unique sounds and rhythms. If you're a fan of Amazing work. A funk album that actually stands up to all the other ones out there with unique sounds and rhythms. If you're a fan of Jamiroquai, there's no way you can be disappointed with this album.… Full Review »
  3. SiroM
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    Beautiful!!! Every song is fantastic in this album
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