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Devotion

Tirzah

Devotion

Debut full-length album from the British alternative R&B artist working with her longtime collaborator with Mica Levi

ADM rating[?]

7.5

Label
Domino
UK Release date
10/08/2018
US Release date
10/08/2018
  1. 10.0 |   The Skinny

    With Devotion, Tirzah and Micachu have created something fiercely unique, relatable and of the moment
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  2. 9.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Tirzah has made 11 raw, honest, and beautifully unusual pop songs that will remain with you whether you like it or not, bringing you back time and time again, motivated by your devotion to this record
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  3. 9.0 |   Exclaim

    In the sparseness of its haze, Devotion feels ephemeral, like a photo taken at golden hour that's just starting to fade
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  4. 9.0 |   The 405

    She cordons off her own corner of modern Rn’B with a statement destined to become a genre staple
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  5. 8.5 |   Under The Radar

    In taking a dive off the deep end, Tirzah brightly reveals depths to romance, love, and the human condition that many have left untouched
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  6. 8.3 |   Pitchfork

    A compelling vision of what imperfect pop music can be—joyful in both sound and feeling precisely because both seem so out-of-step and asymmetrical
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  7. 8.0 |   Q

    It's impulsive and scrappy, lyrically uncomplicated and musically crude, yet each strange, hypnotic composition turns a quiet epiphany into a revelation. Print edtion only

  8. 8.0 |   The Guardian

    Making magic out of minimal patterns – with the help of old friend and producer Mica Levi – the singer spins alluring stories of intimacy and love
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  9. 8.0 |   Tiny Mix Tapes

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  10. 8.0 |   All Music

    The album's vérité feel draws listeners into its ever-changing moods so completely, it's almost a shock when it ends. It's this skill at hypnotizing and disarming her audience that makes Devotion such a captivating reintroduction to Tirzah
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  11. 7.8 |   Resident Advisor

    At a time when so much music is political and intellectualized, Tirzah's sincerity and candor is a breath of fresh air
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  12. 7.0 |   Clash

    Tirzah manages to create a warped ‘90s R&B record with a soulful core and enough electronic dissonance for the modern age
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  13. 7.0 |   Mojo

    A lack of polish - notably on the title track, which features Curl collective member Coby Sey - is part of the appeal, and if "Gladly" plays it very straight, then it's hard to carp at its loved-up optimism. Print edtion only

  14. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    A bold statement of intent from a young artist who already sounds as if she’s carved out her own niche
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  15. 6.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    This somber, suave music takes the sounds of experimental hip-hop and R&B and turns them into an ode to and remedy for personal strife
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  16. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    The record ends on a strong note with Hips, as fizzy synth rhythms and tuneful singing saves the day, but unfortunately Colourgrade too often sounds like unrealised potential
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  17. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    You can hear them drifting apart
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  18. 4.6 |   Earbuddy

    Only the most devoted Tirzah fans may enjoy her full-length debut
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