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9.1
96941
9.1 |
A.V. Club
While the songs follow traditional structures, their sounds bloom in remarkable, unexpected ways
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9.0
96853
9.0 |
Exclaim
CTRL is craft in action, a uniquely excellent album from a uniquely excellent artist
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8.8
96911
8.8 |
Gig Soup
SZA’s mainstream debut is a cohesive, vibrant, and affecting experience from perhaps the most candid voice in R&B today
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8.4
96852
8.4 |
Pitchfork
SZA’s deeply personal lens on modern romance gives these songs endless life
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8.3
96850
8.3 |
Pretty Much Amazing
Given the state of the modern world, not many people harbor the strength to roll with the punches, but most people never take control of their lives quite like SZA
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8.3
97090
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
A debut full-length that proves that the singer's ballooning popularity is well deserved
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8.0
96908
8.0 |
NME
Makes a huge statement of intent on her debut album
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8.0
96849
8.0 |
Crack
Though not always relatable, SZA’s stories make for powerful listening
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8.0
97237
8.0 |
Clash
A full-length well worth the wait
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8.0
97264
8.0 |
The Irish Times
An album with many layers to peel back and reward a deep listen
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8.0
97910
8.0 |
PopMatters
SZA's first solo album is a confessional look at her psyche through previous relationships. Bolstered by powerful production its as resonant and sure-footed of an R&B debut as any this year
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8.0
101353
8.0 |
The FT
The singer’s self-assured debut album is dominated by themes of youth, growing up and womanhood
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7.8
96851
7.8 |
Paste Magazine
A genre-bending musical tapestry with elements of indie rock, R&B and hip-hop. And similarly to the way her album doesn’t fit squarely into one genre, SZA doesn’t either
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7.5
97095
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
SZA presents herself as an unapologetic femme fatale, often to hilariously blunt effect
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