Lianne La Havas
by Lianne La Havas
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2020
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jul 13, 2020
    60
    There's a wobbly quality to La Havas's toplines that means they can get lost in the more densely instrumented tracks, yet the sparser finger-picked guitar numbers give her songwriting space to shine. [Aug 2020, p.108]
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#97 Best Album of 2020
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#85 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 56
  3. Negative: 3 out of 56
  1. JuneD
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I think this is Lianne's most cohesive work. I've enjoyed her past two albums but always felt like the production would sometimes distractI think this is Lianne's most cohesive work. I've enjoyed her past two albums but always felt like the production would sometimes distract from her tremendous voice. Here, that doesn't happen. The instrumentation is more laid-back and has a live feel which works perfectly for her smokey vocals.
    There's a wonderful cover of Weird Fishes by Radiohead that shouldn't work but somehow it does and manages to be just as good as the original. This album feels summery and soulful in a way that is captivating. Easily the best r'n'b/neo-soul record of the year and undoubtedly proves that Lianne is one of the best artists working today.    … Full Review »
  2. petcheeta
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Every single person on this planet should take a minute just to appreciate how beautiful and soulful this project is. Lianne La Havas showedEvery single person on this planet should take a minute just to appreciate how beautiful and soulful this project is. Lianne La Havas showed growth and nothing more than a bless for this terrible year that we are going through... (Fav tracks: Paper Things, Bittersweet, Weird Fishes and Sour Flower)… Full Review »
  3. DUI_
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I cannot say anything but thank you to Lianne La Havas. She gave us an amazing album with amazing lyrics and a massive production that let usI cannot say anything but thank you to Lianne La Havas. She gave us an amazing album with amazing lyrics and a massive production that let us without a breath.… Full Review »
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