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10.0
64836
10.0 |
Independent on Sunday
If music be the food of love, Kelis has cooked up something tasty enough to satisfy all but the hungriest of hearts
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9.0
64879
9.0 |
Drowned In Sound
With no artificial colours or preservatives, Food’s list of ingredients includes funk, soul, gospel, afrobeat, and many other herbs and seasonings
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9.0
64798
9.0 |
musicOMH
Food is awesome, that’s for sure, so eat up!
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9.0
64816
9.0 |
All Music
While it remains almost impossible to dissociate Kelis and early collaborators the Neptunes, it's more difficult imagining a better creative alliance - at this point in her career, at least - than the one that shines here
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8.3
64772
8.3 |
Pretty Much Amazing
Newfound commercial success may or may not follow. Either way, Kelis’ late arrival deserves celebration – and her Food, relish
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8.0
64769
8.0 |
The Irish Times
You will spot the influence of David Sitek in the song structures, but Rogers is the one calling the shots on an album that dovetails between retro and modern influences
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8.0
64770
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Successfully gives another dynamic to an already diverse portfolio, without ever sounding like a tribute or nostalgic, novelty record
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8.0
64771
8.0 |
Digital Spy
One of the most inventive, inviting dishes Kelis has ever served. Tuck in - you won't need any extra sauce
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8.0
64775
8.0 |
The Guardian
She has matured into an artist at ease with her position as pop's perennial outsider
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8.0
64777
8.0 |
Clash
The warmest, most relaxed and purely enjoyable thing Kelis has ever done. Wonderful
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8.0
64797
8.0 |
The Observer
Food is good-time party fare packed with feeling; many of these songs would blend right in on a Soul Jazz compilation of rhythm and blues rarities
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8.0
64805
8.0 |
Spin
A satisfying album grounded by familiar funk, rooted in classic soul sounds and focused on the everyday rituals of life
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8.0
64787
8.0 |
Mojo
Dishes up a feast of vintage-sounding R&B. Print edition only
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8.0
64924
8.0 |
DIY
Kelis picks up all her various threads of genre, and brings them together into a spaghetti of summery, humid music that sounds as classic as it does subtly experimental
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8.0
64939
8.0 |
The 405
Food feels like a full-fledged look at the life, pleasures and pains of Kelis, something none of her old records ever really delivered
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8.0
65174
8.0 |
Beardfood
It's a leap into a world of brass beauty
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7.5
64891
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
While there are still moments where her many commitments result in under-developed tracks, she takes a risk and succeeds
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7.2
64819
7.2 |
Earbuddy
At its best, this record brings out the best in Kelis and Sitek — at it’s worst, it’s still pretty good. Give this one a listen
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7.0
64776
7.0 |
The Music
Dave Sitek and her 13-piece band grind out the old-school funk, soul and gospel flavours of this album
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7.0
64773
7.0 |
Entertainment.ie
As a whole album, it marks yet another new direction for the do-whatever-she-feels-like diva, and there's a good chance it may well end up being the best of her works to hear live
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7.0
66442
7.0 |
FasterLouder
The fact that it’s unmistakably a Kelis album speaks volumes of Sitek’s subtle skill in tailoring his productions for his client, and Kelis’ star power
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7.0
64844
7.0 |
NME
The R&B innovator's return is satisfying but occasionally a little bland
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6.9
64887
6.9 |
Paste Magazine
Kelis still presides over these songs with an edgy, headstrong charisma. Food may not make her the star she deserves to be, but this slightly overcooked album is proof that she can cook
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6.3
65128
6.3 |
Pitchfork
Sitek's smooth-Afropop and soul-adjacent palette largely lets the album down here
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6.0
64847
6.0 |
Rolling Stone
The stark, minimalist production by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek is so cool and aloof that these snacks never feel fully cooked
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6.0
64968
6.0 |
The List
All told, Food’s probably not the most refreshing nor nourishing musical spread you’ll consume all year, but when it finds form it’s finger-licking good
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6.0
64999
6.0 |
The Independent
An album more in tune with her natural strengths
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6.0
64774
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Sonically, Food more than holds its own. If the songs themselves were consistently of the same calibre it would be a great rather than a good album
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6.0
64786
6.0 |
Uncut
Edgy R&B queen goes indie. Print edition only
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6.0
64790
6.0 |
The FT
R&B singer swerves back in time for retro-soul sound, all horns, organ and warm guitar
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6.0
64799
6.0 |
Slant Magazine
If you can forget about how electrifying Kelis can be when she's feeling confrontational, Food has plenty to offer
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