Blue Water Road
by Kehlani
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 29, 2022
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 242 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 212 out of 242
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 242
  3. Negative: 25 out of 242
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  1. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    This album is gorgeous. The writing, production and singing is all the way up there. I never expected to enjoy it as much as I did. I especially love the opening track, little story. Songs such as any given sunday, wish i never, up at night, altar and tangerine are really great. Not to forget the really introspective album closer wondering/wandering. Just a great blend of pop and R&B
  2. gabributera
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    dmei is better demi is better demi is better demi is better demi is better demi is better
  3. nickyxtino
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Kehlani's third album rolls out in waves of sensuous R&B and beautiful theatrical production. It's her most mature and musically challenging work.
  4. miguelaires
    May 17, 2022
    10
    this album is so good, it's fresh, get you a vibe, her voice is great, the feats are great too, the best song is "melt"
  5. Naeboo0
    May 8, 2022
    10
    Album is so good! Vocals, flow of album, just everything it perfect! You can tell she put her all into this album because it sounds so well! Every song was a hit on the album!
  6. will_available
    May 5, 2022
    10
    what a beautiful album is just perfect, the melody production her voice is so majestic
  7. FusedChip28
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing album, it moves you with lyrics and the music. When you hear it you feel this sort of reflection of your life from the beginning to now. The album pulls you in with the emotion that you never knew you had 10/10 album… Expand
  8. JEREMYLINN
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    I love this album. So authentic and beautiful. I've watched them grow into such a beautiful soul.
  9. Anthonyieee
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Kehlani never disappoint. from a dark sound of the ICONIC IWGUIW to finding the light in blue water road.
  10. jojobunny7
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Kehlani’s best album to date. The song transitions and overall vibe are immaculate and I am excited to see what this new, happier era of Kehlani will bring. (Deluxe perhaps…)
  11. charlieponting
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing as per, a solid body of work and cohesive as hell, the whole album flows so well and you feel like your literally drifting off, aoty 2022 easily
  12. AnnaMarie26
    May 3, 2022
    10
    This is one of their best albums. Not a skip in sight. Every song was just so beautiful and healing.
  13. Fergukc
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Her best and most cohesive project yet. She’s definitely figured out her exact sound with this album.
  14. Kellyshaer
    May 2, 2022
    0
    This album is really nothing special. I'm so dissapointed, but actually maybe not..
  15. CapriceM
    May 2, 2022
    10
    There is so much musicality in this album. Vibes and sounds from various genres while still sticking true to their original sound. Amazing project Kehlani.
  16. flavyohenry2014
    May 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found this one of the best albums of 2022 kehlani always making the best R&B songs!! let's do more streaming on the album!!… Expand
  17. universalcherry
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Beautifully cohesive and full of growth, love, and healing. Smooth beat and Kehlani’s lyricism is on POINT. Her best yet.
  18. Kcole469
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Kehlani’s vocals are amazing. This album is a masterpiece from start to finish.
  19. Jacobarce
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Blue Water Road is a reminder of what a breath of fresh air gives us. Ease in the most calm, satisfying, relieving way. I am content when this album plays. Proclaiming the grace that is so humanely deserved by the use of sonically pleasing sounds and vocal arrangements. 10/10 Kehlani’s best work to date.
  20. Kwhchristian
    May 1, 2022
    10
    this album is amazing. so much growth from project to project. really inspirational and truly touching.
  21. gabrielavillela
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Kehlani seems in peace, her growth this past year musically and sonically are in this album
  22. kyrasbluewaterr
    May 1, 2022
    10
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
    therapeutic. everything i’ve ever needed.
  23. KehlaniStan
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Perfect! Definitely her best work to date! I'm so proud of her, she's come so far.
  24. marcmarss
    May 1, 2022
    10
    An excellent addition to the singers discography as she excellently navigates a sound that feels so new for the artist yet right at home.
  25. lukhona03
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    The album is not what I expected... Its wayyyy better than what I expected! PS. melt is her best song to date!!❤️
  26. Iamgroovybaby
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Its her best and most beautiful album yet. The rawness and pure honesty makes for a great piece of art.
  27. thekaylat
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album is everything! I love her and appreciate her so much! This album really took me to another place emotionally, spiritually, and physically even! Like wow… Expand
  28. JayAkua7
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This is Kehlani’s best album yet. This album feels like sunshine peaking through the blinds in the early hours of the morning after a bad thunderstorm last night. The air still smells like rain, and the ground has run off, but the sun is reflecting off of the leftover rain drops. She feels sure of herself and you can feel that in the vocals as well as the music arrangements! This album isThis is Kehlani’s best album yet. This album feels like sunshine peaking through the blinds in the early hours of the morning after a bad thunderstorm last night. The air still smells like rain, and the ground has run off, but the sun is reflecting off of the leftover rain drops. She feels sure of herself and you can feel that in the vocals as well as the music arrangements! This album is AMAZING.… Expand
  29. CherishYves
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Kehlani made a masterpiece with this one. Zero skips. Has been on replay since she dropped it!
  30. depresley
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s such a amazing masterpiece! So proud of them! You can really see the growth and evolution from their previous albums and this one is 10/10… Expand
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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    May 12, 2022
    80
    The resulting Blue Water Road is undeniably lighter and less fraught than the singer's previous LP -- and not without grief and tension -- and also has a continuity justifying the decision to stay on a forward course.
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  2. HipHopDX
    May 12, 2022
    76
    What emerges is something that treads into uncharted waters and even if it isn’t fully understood yet, it can at times be quite a spectacle.
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  3. Pitchfork
    May 4, 2022
    79
    blue water road is Kehlani’s most mature album, as well as their most musically and thematically challenging.
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