Radio Music Society
by Esperanza Spalding
  • Record Label: Concord
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2012
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Mar 26, 2012
    60
    Spalding tries to breathe new life into the dead form of smooth jazz-fusion. And nearly succeeds.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Mar 19, 2012
    60
    She's the kind of artist whose skills absolutely merit a wide audience, but Radio Music Society proves that she hasn't quite figured out how to capture one.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Mar 16, 2012
    60
    In short, if you're stuck in a traffic jam, this is a record which will make you want to open the sunroof.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 15, 2012
    60
    Despite this obvious recommendation, the more radio-friendly follow-up still proves hard to love.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Mar 20, 2012
    50
    Despite a charmingly lithe voice, her song writing has a way to go.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. BlacSteph
    Mar 26, 2012
    10
    Seriously this is my first Esperanza Spalding album that i have ever listen to. I had this album on repeat all day at work. Seriously one ofSeriously this is my first Esperanza Spalding album that i have ever listen to. I had this album on repeat all day at work. Seriously one of the BEST albums this year!!!!… Full Review »
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