Agreed that 'Play' is the weakest thing here, and 'All My Lovin'' is okay-but-not-great. That said, 'Tumbling Down' is very good and 'Everything' and 'Sapphire Blue' are incredible.
We're so spoiled with 5 more tracks coming, along with that continuous mix I'm so curious about. I hope it isn't a let down! Drowned In Sound - 7/10 http://www.drownedinsound.com/releases/18064/reviews/4147382?ticker
Sorry, go to her main artist page in iTunes. It should be there. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/katy-b/id282887038
Thanks! I just had to switch country and log in to the UK store. Edit: Still not playing for some reason.
Play is so gorgeous. It's just outside the holy trinity of 5AM/Crying For No Reason/Still for me. Still is just so fucking good. It's really very perfect.
Album is stunning. Wasn't sure after preview clips, but this is another classic. She's still doing what she does best, working with total confidence around her sound, but opening up the emotions, scope a bit.
I did enjoy the album on my first listen, but it's definitely one that needs to stretch over repeated plays. That fuller version of 5 AM was definitely necessary.
Totally agree with this. The production is thought through, it's slick, sharp and crystal clear. My early favourites - singles aside - are Next Thing, Still, Emotions, Sapphire Blue and Hot Like Fire. Hope this album sends her to the top.
"Everything" has been my jam this morning. Easily the standout from yesterday's leak. Is this the song someone a few pages ago said was very 90's? I have to agree.
I hae moved Still from the last position on the album. I physically do not have the time to wait 11 tracks to get to it! It's just too good. There are only 2 tracks that are not gelling with me and that's Play and Tumbling Down. The rest are fantastic. I still love Aaliyah.
I can now tolerate All My Lovin', but Play is a definite skip, especially since the AMAZING Sapphire Blue is right after it.
