Tribal
by Imelda May
  • Record Label: Verve
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2014
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    80
    The sound of a very classy singer, and her smokin' band, having a fabulous time. [Aug 2014, p. 209]
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  2. Boston Globe
    Sep 23, 2014
    80
    This album debuted at No. 1 in her native Ireland, and it has the muscle to catch on here.
  3. American Songwriter
    Sep 23, 2014
    80
    This a powerful, uncompromising release and one that doubles down on her established style while pulling no punches.
  5. The Guardian
    Jul 24, 2014
    80
    This album is no time capsule; it's fresh and bracing.
  6. PopMatters
    Aug 27, 2014
    70
    May understands a hard rock beat ignites the primal, instinctual critique of the modern world. She celebrates the eternal value of that notion.
  7. AllMusic
    Jul 24, 2014
    70
    Here we get her bright, puckered vocal attack showcased on a bevy of instantly infectious cuts.
  8. Magnet
    Aug 6, 2014
    65
    Imelda May's fourth album works best when she drops the bad-bad-girl stereotypes, but takes a few songs for her to hit her stride. [No. 112, p.59]
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  1. VonSeux
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    This woman is just AMAZING live, go see her and the band! It has been a long journey from Love Tattoo to this, the sound is more crispy, loudThis woman is just AMAZING live, go see her and the band! It has been a long journey from Love Tattoo to this, the sound is more crispy, loud and fast. I miss the wooded sound from the bass. Nevertheless an album with good tracks that should sound even better live.… Full Review »
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