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Small Changes

Michael Kiwanuka

Small Changes

Fourth album of modern soul from the London-based singer-songwriter produced by Danger Mouse

ADM rating[?]

8.2

Label
Polydor
UK Release date
15/11/2024
US Release date
15/11/2024
  1. 10.0 |   The Skinny

    NEW Michael Kiwanuka's fourth album, Small Changes, is a boundless effort that, while revelling in its musical referents stands tall, ceaselessly, beside them
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  2. 9.0 |   Uncut

    NEW String arrangements gently brushed in, and downtempo, peaceful rhythms, contentment still spiked with his trademark melancholy. Print edition only

  3. 8.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    NEW Michael Kiwanuka has always been most comfortable in the reflective quiet that sits beneath even his rowdiest cuts. Small Changes finally sees him lead with it
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  4. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    NEW In the past he might have restricted himself from embracing his religion but with each album he opens up more about aspects of his life
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  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

    NEW But as personal as all of these songs sound, there’s a universality to Small Changes that, as with all Kiwanuka’s records, will emotionally connect with others. Everybody hurts, it seems to say, but this might help. Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    NEW It's a record built to last, from an artist both asserting his footing and opening himself wide, embracing the demands of changes big or small. Print edition only

  7. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    NEW Manages the rare feat of being a beautifully crafted singer-songwriter album in the classic mould without paying audible tribute to any of its classic inspirations, or succumbing to mere tasteful politeness
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