B7
by Brandy
  • Record Label: eOne
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 2020
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    Aug 20, 2020
    90
    She and her fellow writers and producers have put together the type of album that drowns out the world and keeps giving with each play.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    80
    B7 isn’t exclusively a trip down memory lane, but it does cruise past a few old haunts. Brandy’s trademark raspy vocals and sublime harmonies on Rather Be and Lucid Dreams are nostalgia-inducing for anyone who grew up listening to her acrobatic riffs and runs.
  3. Clash Music
    Aug 3, 2020
    80
    A record worth savouring, it sits alongside NewGen R&B talent – step forward ChloexHalle, we see you Kiana Lede – while retaining that classic touch.
  5. Exclaim
    Aug 3, 2020
    70
    B7 is meticulous in its references to pop and R&B history, of which Brandy's own career is such an important facet.
  6. Pitchfork
    Aug 5, 2020
    68
    Though Brandy’s voice remains a beautiful, resonant instrument, her songwriting here is so often functional and humdrum, and her performances rarely sparkle with personality or feeling. It’s obvious she has many stories to tell; what’s less clear is what compels her to tell them, what makes her want to sing.

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 85
  3. Negative: 14 out of 85
  1. clockwork01
    Oct 8, 2020
    5
    Massively overproduced on some tracks, so much so that one can hardly make out what it is Brandy is actually singing. Highlights on this LPMassively overproduced on some tracks, so much so that one can hardly make out what it is Brandy is actually singing. Highlights on this LP are current single "Borderline", "Say Something" and "No Tomorrow".… Full Review »
  2. KRL
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This is a really interesting album from the poetic and deeply personal lyrics to the unique melodies. Brandy’s insanely good vocals bringThis is a really interesting album from the poetic and deeply personal lyrics to the unique melodies. Brandy’s insanely good vocals bring everything to life. This album requires multiple plays as it’s not catchy pop junk. Great album!!!… Full Review »
  3. Tim12365
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    The R&B singer is such an icon that when you google the phrase “the vocal bible” her picture comes up, all thanks to the supremacy and rangeThe R&B singer is such an icon that when you google the phrase “the vocal bible” her picture comes up, all thanks to the supremacy and range of her voice. Such a wonderful listen.… Full Review »
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