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| 4.5 superb | luci | June 26th 20 |
A masterclass in dance-pop. Jessie Ware delivers all hits with a set of sensual, house-
driven numbers; the swooning majesty of the opener sets the stage for a deep dive into
r&b, freestyle and soul, executed with a simmering confidence. Unlike a certain artist
who got physical this year, Ware brings charisma to her disco revivalism. Pop record to
beat in 2020.
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| 4.5 superb | proscett | June 26th 20 |
this is future nostalgia in a few years drinking wine in a bathtub
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| 2.5 average | PistolPete | June 30th 20 |
Sometimes it's hard to critique albums that are doing nothing more than merely celebrating a past era/genre. This one is done well, but what personality of her own is really coming through the tracks? What new ideas are offered? I can't think of many examples. So the album gets high praise for copying an old musical period? At least Future Nostalgia felt like Dua Lipa's own creation. This could well have been any artist from the 70s/80s singing on these tracks.
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| 4.5 superb | RevengeSoldier | June 29th 20 |
I actually can't get over how good this is. Never cared for Jessie before but holy shit, this is fantastic. It feels like a classic from the 80s without pandering to nostalgia in an obtuse manner.
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| 4.5 superb | AmericanFlagAsh | June 26th 20 |
I look forward to the day I can hit poppers on the dance floor surrounded by my friends
while Soul Control plays
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| 3.5 great | daisukesato | July 3rd 20 |
While the disco/synth-funk influences overstay their welcome a little for my taste, it's still an amazing collection of well written, emotionally mature club bangers.
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| 5.0 classic | TheGreatEscaper | December 21st 21 |
Ok. I give in. I first heard this album and thought it was nothing special, but I found myself giving it another spin. And another. And another. I can now safely say that this is nothing but pure bops, and the quality doesn't drop in the deluxe edition tracks (which actually, in my opinion, are of a more consistent quality than the standard tracklist). Save A Kiss is one of my favourite tracks. Ever. I must have listened to it 100+ times by now and it hasn't gotten old yet.
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| 4.5 superb | charlopiano | July 19th 21 |
I really need to stop being a fantano sucker, but not today, this album is a goddamn masterpiece.
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| 4.5 superb | PrincyAli | July 17th 21 |
Future Nostalgia's mature and older sister. 4.6/5 Favs: Spotlight, What's Your Pleasure?, Ooh La La, Soul Control, Save A Kiss, In Your Eyes, Step Into My Life, Read My Lips, Mirage (Don't Stop), The Kill, Remember Where You Are
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| 4.0 excellent | Bedex | March 11th 21 |
This album is the first of Jessie's that displays a consistent sound and aesthetic all throughout, suppressing the compilation feeling that plagued her prior work in spite of a couple semi-questionable transitions. The vibe here is that of house, disco, synth bass, and subtle grooves. And what an album she gives us when construction serves the music. Nearly every track is an instant playlist pick despite hardly ever feeling like 4.5 tier worthy. The run from 1-5 is practically flawless. 6 is then calmer, which is perhaps less memorable/playlist worthy but works really well in the context of the album, before 7 keeps things even calmer and quite elegant before 8-10 bring the groove again. By 10 I was really thinking this could reach a solid 4.1, but I wish the two conclusion tracks kept the groove on the strong side as that second half of the album is resolutely less dancey. The closer is a nice aesthetic and works, but following the calmer 11 I was hopping for a huge boppy finale. Still an outstanding effort by Jessie and a solid 4.0
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| 4.0 excellent | Chino smoking it up! | January 6th 21 |
pop of the year. not poop at all. mature classy Woman in its prime.
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| 4.0 excellent | SinNanna | December 2nd 20 |
This record is kinda like Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia, but more taylor made to fit my personal tastes. Both records obviously draw from similar places sonically, but where Dua Lipa favours to lean towards contemporary and commercial pop aesthetics, Jessie goes deeper down the road of dancier instrumentals and soulful vocals, for a sound that feels less modern and more nostalgic and intoxicating. Where that album ended up losing me, What's Your Pleasure? keeps winning me over even further with its funky and seductive grooves, lavish production and sensual melodies. And don't get it twisted, this is not just another record that cheaply indulges into some retro pastiche purely for the gimmick of it or to seem more sophisticated then it really is, this is very tastefully written, performed, produced, just put together in general. Except for a few tracks that maybe pale a little bit in comparison for me to others like Adore You and Save A Kiss (and even these are not all that bad), this is a really consistently enjoyable record and pretty much the pop highlight of 2020 for me without a doubt.
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| 3.5 great | cjbizzlebizzle | November 20th 20 |
Why does this album have to be 53 minutes long? Another record that feels like it just goes on for a track or two too long for the ideas being presented. Jessie Ware is certainly not giving us a fresh take on pop but it is a very, very solid mix of dance-pop and disco with standout tracks like 'Spotlight', 'What's Your Pleasure' and 'Save a Kiss'. The bass is absolutely slamming and groovy and Jessie brings sultry vox needed to suit a sensual and romantic atmosphere but she also has a ton of natural soul in her voice as well. You could probably dance to this thing from front to back but it is frontloaded and fizzles out until the eventual, triumphant ending track. Kinda wears you down as it isn't a quick 53 minutes. Also, please don't steal a kiss from anyone please.
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| 4.0 excellent | SgtLonelyHeart | August 17th 20 |
Jessie Ware returns from a 3 year hiatus with a champion of a disco record. Where the sound has fallen into pastiche for countless others, Ware excels providing an excellent and enjoyable listening experience.rBest songs: "What's Your Pleasure?", "Spotlight"rWorst songs: "Mirage"
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| 4.5 superb | prnzokoshiro | July 28th 20 |
I don't really know wtf this is, but it's not bad at all... it's like lo-fi retrodisco Sade shenanigansrvery nice, not my cup of tea but it's well done and a refreshing change from the soulless pop out there
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| 4.4 superb | Erwann S. EMERITUS | July 9th 20 |
Ok so this shit bops, but it's not bombastic in its way of bopping. It's subtle and mellow but will nonetheless make you dance ahrd like it's 1985 bitch. The 80s feels are especially strong as, unlike Future Nostalgia, this is a total throwback to that era, mixing disco, dance-pop, r&b. Will make you shake that ass - which desperately needs some shaking btw.
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| 4.5 superb | ajcollins15 | June 29th 20 |
Welcome to Future Nostalgia?s mother. Jessie Ware is a London based artist who is one of the few artists who can go toe to toe with the likes of Fiona Apple and Kate Bush at the same time. On her newest release ?What?s Your Pleasure? she jumps headfirst into the nu-disco trend. Not only does she execute it with flying colors, but she continues the huge influence of people like Robyn and Kate Bush without staying true to her own house tinted soundscapes. From start to finish you will be shown the mature world of Jessie Ware and what it likes to dance all night with the one you love, while also being dazzled by the lush atmosphere that she produces. Honestly, every song on her completely teleports you back to the ?70s, while also reminding you that this is 2020 with all the smooth funky disco beats but the amazing production of the modern era. There is absolutely nothing wrong here it?s just the one song ?Adore You? is a minuscule step down from the rest of the tracks here. Otherwise, this is a perfectly executed record, and everyone deserves to listen to this record. Actually, I mandate you to listen to this record because if it wasn?t for that one track this would be a perfect record.
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| 3.5 great | Snuron | February 23rd 25 |
| 4.0 excellent | yuvz | October 15th 24 |
| 2.0 poor | doofy | September 20th 24 |
| 4.0 excellent | blob28 | June 26th 24 |
| 4.2 excellent | A.R.O. EMERITUS | April 1st 24 |
| 5.0 classic | Matty CONTRIBUTOR | December 16th 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | Luna | August 10th 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | SadLad | May 4th 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | Timmy | May 3rd 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | thawey | February 13th 23 |
| 4.5 superb | osey | October 19th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | lurxy | June 23rd 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | Oatus | May 18th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | Dubboop | March 1st 22 |
| 4.5 superb | rjm9928 | February 21st 22 |
| 4.5 superb | benkim | February 19th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | olisz | February 8th 22 |
| 4.5 superb | EyeSock | January 15th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | Cyuss | June 8th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | mzeet | June 1st 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | xa2bad | May 29th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | YRI | May 24th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | Gillie | April 26th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Phate72 | April 20th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Akifexx | April 3rd 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | dukyka | March 24th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | LucasM | March 24th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | steeza | March 5th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | Henry | March 3rd 21 |
| 4.5 superb | stanz | February 21st 21 |
| 3.0 good | MiMi40 | February 18th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Rabbat | February 17th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | P0laris | February 5th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jeejee | January 26th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | Malto64 | January 24th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | Lagoped | January 20th 21 |
| 4.0 excellent | mauRo13 | January 13th 21 |
| 3.0 good | Runeii | January 9th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | TwigTW | January 7th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | rob0t | January 6th 21 |
| 2.5 average | gschwen | December 28th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | spur55 | December 28th 20 |
| 3.5 great | ian b | December 27th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ecnalzen | December 26th 20 |
| 3.0 good | jmh886 | December 25th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | vult | December 25th 20 |
| 3.5 great | Prancer | December 23rd 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | heck | December 23rd 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Laymi | December 15th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Diabetes | December 11th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | robertsona EMERITUS | December 10th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | CRX | December 9th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Zainish | December 8th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Toms | December 6th 20 |
| 2.5 average | fog | November 26th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | matzo | November 11th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | arkngt | November 6th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Bonny99 | October 13th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Kiran EMERITUS | September 30th 20 |
| 3.5 great | Moraff | September 28th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | eckology | September 9th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Moshin | August 28th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | MTNHDRE | August 24th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Coast | August 23rd 20 |
| 4.5 superb | VRebel | August 16th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Aszhi | August 12th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | emmny | August 7th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | cowbeef | August 6th 20 |
| 3.5 great | Equium | August 2nd 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Subaru | July 29th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Behexen | July 27th 20 |
| 3.5 great | JNeu | July 27th 20 |
| 3.5 great | maddin | July 27th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Risodo | July 20th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | nedical | July 17th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | M8SZA | July 17th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Murat | July 15th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Josh | July 14th 20 |
| 3.5 great | Suyan | July 14th 20 |
| 3.5 great | bmelt | July 13th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | greg84 EMERITUS | July 13th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Atari EMERITUS | July 9th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Sine | July 8th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | clavier EMERITUS | July 8th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | JS19 | July 7th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Pangea | July 7th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Kaleid | July 7th 20 |
| 3.0 good | 2ool | July 6th 20 |
| 2.5 average | Thibs | July 5th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | iGuter | July 4th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Lucman | July 4th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Rowdy | July 4th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | kevbogz | June 30th 20 |
| 3.5 great | Corney | June 30th 20 |
| 4.3 superb | Rudy K. EMERITUS | June 29th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | ghworin | June 29th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | tyler | June 28th 20 |
| 5.0 classic | Tom R. EMERITUS | June 28th 20 |
| 5.0 classic | alamo | June 27th 20 |
| 3.5 great | Sowing STAFF | June 26th 20 |
| 4.0 excellent | Zeneren | June 26th 20 |
| 3.5 great | anat | June 26th 20 |
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