Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Jun 21, 2018
    60
    A sprawling, eclectic set that ranges from the slightly tepid to the truly transcendent.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 62
  2. Negative: 6 out of 62
  1. Oct 28, 2018
    8
    A sprawling jazz beast of an album, as a whole listening experience it's not one for the unacquainted. That said, even if your not massiveA sprawling jazz beast of an album, as a whole listening experience it's not one for the unacquainted. That said, even if your not massive into the jazz fusion thing this is still a great listen if you take it in smaller chunks. This a record you could have on in the background all night and never get fed up of yet at the same time you'd be hard pressed to pick out a particular highlight apart from maybe "Street Fighter Mas" on the second disc. For someone who doesn't particularly like jazz, I really enjoyed this record and will no doubt get plenty of pleasure from it going forward. Full Review »
  2. Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Powerful, moving instrumentation. That's the core of this album, as it was with with The Epic. Kamasi continues to provide music for an eraPowerful, moving instrumentation. That's the core of this album, as it was with with The Epic. Kamasi continues to provide music for an era that may not actually realize how special he really is. If you know... you know. Full Review »