A Seat at the Table by Solange (2024)

1. Record Collector

   Jan 6, 2017

   100

   It’s a master-stroke on a landmark record of staggering intelligence, depth and musicality.

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2. Pretty Much Amazing

   Oct 3, 2016

   91

   Though at times it rages, it also rebukes division and seeks dialogue. In the same way black art is enriched by its complicated history, A Seat at the Table shines due to Knowles’ unwavering commitment to her own complexity, both musically and personally.

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3. Exclaim

   Oct 3, 2016

   90

   A Seat demands a careful listen, and rewards it richly. This is Solange's strongest album to date.

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4. No Ripcord

   Nov 14, 2016

   90

   A Seat at the Table is intensely rich and gracious in its candor, so much so that it’s quieter, painstakingly personal moments are every bit as robust as direct aggression. Its soulful flow is luscious and languid, and simply dazzles in the graceful, airy beauty of Cranes In the Sky, where Solange’s voice floats to stratospheric altitudes.

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5. Clash Music

   Oct 18, 2016

   80

   A Seat At The Table is an expertly-curated, a near-perfect record that serves as a timely, musical manifesto on how to be black and proud.

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6. The Wire

   Dec 21, 2016

   80

   She draws you into the shadows and crumbling concrete of America, a nation in which, as Knowles pointed out in a recent online essay, “a former Ku Klux Klan leader is running for Louisiana senator.” [Dec 2016, p.54]

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7. The Independent (UK)

   Oct 12, 2016

   60

   Save for the chunky “Don’t You Wait”, there’s little punch or pop charm to the album, which boasts a surfeit of luscious textures and feisty attitudes, but a shortfall of killer melodies.

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1. Evic21

   Oct 9, 2016

   10

   This album is artfully crafted, produced and lyrically stunning. The most amazing part are the interludes that basically make "the table". IThis album is artfully crafted, produced and lyrically stunning. The most amazing part are the interludes that basically make "the table". I felt like I was sitting there with all those people, listening to their stories and struggles and trying to understand this world we live in and why coexistence is so close, yet so far. Thoughtful, intricate, socially relevant and internally personal.… Expand

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2. LucasBlacksmith

   Oct 3, 2016

   10

   Não tem o que negar, esse álbum é maravilhoso, desde quando escutei "Losing You" saberia que Solange apenas nos iria surpreender com sua arteNão tem o que negar, esse álbum é maravilhoso, desde quando escutei "Losing You" saberia que Solange apenas nos iria surpreender com sua arte e este álbum é a prova disso.… Expand

   • 10of 14users found this helpful

4. Samimacedo

   Oct 3, 2016

   10

   RAINHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, que pisao nonLimonada foi esse? Deusa, WearyRAINHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, que pisao nonLimonada foi esse? Deusa, Weary donissima do album.… Expand

   • 2of 4users found this helpful

5. jesseurbancsik

   Oct 26, 2016

   10

   Absolutely stunning work with interludes from various family members and talks of how it is to be a black woman in America at the moment. TheAbsolutely stunning work with interludes from various family members and talks of how it is to be a black woman in America at the moment. The whole album flows together concisely and powerfully. The most exciting surprise is Lil Wanye's personal cameo which is some of his best emotional work to date.… Expand

   • 3of 3users found this helpful

6. IvanMejia_

   Oct 5, 2016

   10

   This is a truly masterpiece. Gosh. It gives me awesome feelings every time I listen to it, so finest, so flawless, bold and beautiful. SheThis is a truly masterpiece. Gosh. It gives me awesome feelings every time I listen to it, so finest, so flawless, bold and beautiful. She needs more recognition.… Expand

   • 4of 5users found this helpful

7. victorcarter

   Nov 21, 2016

   9

   It's stupid to say that this is just music, I mean, there's so much culture, discussion and strenght in this album, like it can trascend theIt's stupid to say that this is just music, I mean, there's so much culture, discussion and strenght in this album, like it can trascend the state of being just art and become a source for identity and history. However, if it comes down to purely what reaches the ear, Solange's A Seat at the Table finds her in a position of self-empowerment, universal access and thought-provoking lyrics. The interludes give cohesion and guide you through it all, they give you words worth on checking them out, they have wisdom between the lines. The production gives vibes of the last three decades and still feels fresh. This really made me pay attention to other point of views in the struggles of being a black person in the society nowadays, it's kinda revolutionary in some way too. Totally blown away by it.… Expand

   • 1of 3users found this helpful

8. finfrosk

   Oct 27, 2016

   1

   This is possibly the most boring piece of crap "album" I have ever heard. SO BORING. Oh my god, so incredibly boring. Every song is exactlyThis is possibly the most boring piece of crap "album" I have ever heard. SO BORING. Oh my god, so incredibly boring. Every song is exactly the same. This is barely even music. Just, oh god. This album getting good reviews is just totally unbelievable.… Expand

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