A Funk Odyssey
by Jamiroquai
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. E! Online
    67
    This hand-clapping, disco-ball-driven journey sounds like all the other stuff in [Jay Kay's] catalog.
  2. Q Magazine
    80
    This time, there's a bankable chorus or barbed sentiment for every mirror-ball moment, not just on the singles. [Sep 2001, p.112]
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  3. Mixer
    70
    It's all ground we've covered before, but Jamiroquai do it so well and with such style that it is still worth a tumble. [Sep 2001, p.86]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    More Gap Band than P-Funk...
  6. Dot Music
    80
    Not quite as effortlessly enormous as 1999's blistering 'Synkronised', 'A Funk Odyssey' nevertheless won't disappoint anyone taken with the band's direction on that record.
  7. Billboard
    80
    Jamiroquai continues to mine a musical playing field that pays homage to such soul, funk, and disco artists as Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and Chic.

Awards & Rankings

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#99 Most Discussed Album of 2001
38
#38 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. himlen_i_bla
    Oct 9, 2012
    7
    This is my least favorite Jamiroquai album, but I still absolutely love it. Jay Kay has a knack for making quality funk music, and theThis is my least favorite Jamiroquai album, but I still absolutely love it. Jay Kay has a knack for making quality funk music, and the musicians in the band are so skilled at what they do--they are definitely some of the best out there. Love the backup singers, as well. Perfect music for a night at the discotheque.… Full Review »
  2. JesseT
    Aug 2, 2007
    10
    Amazing work. A funk album that actually stands up to all the other ones out there with unique sounds and rhythms. If you're a fan of Amazing work. A funk album that actually stands up to all the other ones out there with unique sounds and rhythms. If you're a fan of Jamiroquai, there's no way you can be disappointed with this album.… Full Review »
  3. SiroM
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    Beautiful!!! Every song is fantastic in this album
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