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Tribute

John Newman

Tribute

The 23 year old's debut album of soul pop is a UK no 1

ADM rating[?]

6.1

Label
Universal/Island
UK Release date
14/10/2013
US Release date
22/10/2013
  1. 9.0 |   PopMatters

    Careful listeners might catch sounds that shouldn’t mesh according to purists, but he brings them together with the strength of his lungs
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  2. 7.0 |   Clash

    He’s unwittingly entering a crowded market, but this record should ensure he stands out
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  3. 6.0 |   The Observer

    Where Plan B or Amy Winehouse, the doyenne of revival pop, always added an element of top spin to their tributes, Newman merely reinterprets well, rather than reinventing
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  4. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    The drawback with being able to roar so effortlessly is that he hasn't left much room for nuanced ballads such as Out of My Head. Maybe next time
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  5. 6.0 |   The Irish Times

    That voice deserves something stronger to work with and to make it stand out from the pack
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  6. 4.0 |   The Independent

    As early as the third or fourth track, the formula of impassioned smouldering leading to hugely telegraphed refrains is getting a little predictable
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