Review · 2016 · Neo Soul
Solange - A Seat At The Table
Solange's A Seat At The Table reviewed: calmer than expected, laid back R&B that focuses on the music more than the singer, like Speakeasy Beyonce.
The verdict
I had literally no idea Beyoncé had a sister, which should tell you something about how deeply my head’s been buried when it comes to contemporary popular music. Ah well, learning about all the music I’ve been ignoring is basically why we’re here.
This album is much calmer than I expected. It’s pretty laid back R&B, with the focus more on the music than the singer, and I appreciated that - especially with the inevitable comparisons to Beyoncé that would hint at a more voice-worshipping style of songwriting. None of that here, though; if we have to do a Beyoncé comparison, I’d call this Speakeasy Beyoncé. Or coffee house Bey, maybe, but one that serves great cocktails too.
Jams
“Rise”
“Cranes In The Sky”
Originally part of Rebuilding An Original 1962 Fender Jaguar - Part 2.