blackSUMMERS'night (2016)
by Maxwell
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 1, 2016
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jul 5, 2016
    60
    Where his debut was part Marvin Gaye, part Prince, blackSummers’ Night is light on funk, making its creator, in the era of Frank Ocean, look like the yesterday’s man of R&B.

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#21 Best Album of 2016

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. HarlemRens
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    Maxwell, as usual, showcases his talent as the last true R&B crooner. Never waning from his loyal fanbase as showing he takes the time to makeMaxwell, as usual, showcases his talent as the last true R&B crooner. Never waning from his loyal fanbase as showing he takes the time to make music from his heart and experiences, he is trying to cement his legacy as one of the greatest artists of all time. We can only hope he doesn't take seven years for his next masterpiece.… Full Review »
  2. All_ButTrU4
    May 8, 2022
    7
    Here he goes again ,coming with some prestine R&b that serenades and comforts you with its crooning. He stands unmatched yet again.
  3. pianist-27
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    Fairly different than the previous album, but still a solid work. There were some songs I personally didn't find enjoyable in the first halfFairly different than the previous album, but still a solid work. There were some songs I personally didn't find enjoyable in the first half of the album, but the second half didn't disappoint.

    Standout tracks: 1990x, Lake by The Ocean, Of All Kind, Listen Hear    … Full Review »
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