White Men Are Black Men Too
by Young Fathers
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Apr 6, 2015
    60
    Yet for all its exuberant DIY spirit, Young Fathers’ songs sound like another bunch of interesting demos, full of passion, spontaneity and left-field inspiration, but too often failing to really nail the song or message down.
  2. Consequence
    Apr 8, 2015
    58
    The band fails to make a significant statement of their immediate necessity with this sophomore effort.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 53
  3. Negative: 3 out of 53
  1. Lovdahl
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Even though some label Scotland’s Young Fathers as a PBR&B group, they are decidedly more serious about their perceived image in hip hop thanEven though some label Scotland’s Young Fathers as a PBR&B group, they are decidedly more serious about their perceived image in hip hop than the aforementioned Action Bronson. In fact, the alternative rap trio are closer in alignment with Kendrick Lamar: both artists are interested in using their medium to deliver social and political messages. The difference is that Young Fathers rely more on lo-fi elements in their production, like swallowed bass and slightly fuzzier vocals. Each song sounds very intimate, like the listener is allowed to live in their groovy, foot-tapping world for roughly three minutes. It’s simultaneously immersive and distant, certainly one of the most unique and important recordings of the year.… Full Review »
  2. nirvanafreak
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    YES, LOOK HERE. LISTEN THIS IS VERY **** IMPORTANT YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS **** This is pop/rock gold the only other album that might beYES, LOOK HERE. LISTEN THIS IS VERY **** IMPORTANT YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS **** This is pop/rock gold the only other album that might be better this year is death grips. mebbe… Full Review »
  3. quotes
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    Intense and genius, these are the best adjectives that we can give to this record. Young Fathers has made a great work, uniting strong andIntense and genius, these are the best adjectives that we can give to this record. Young Fathers has made a great work, uniting strong and ironic lyrics, just talking about real life, with exotic melodies, creating songs that we weren't waiting for, what makes the album **** awesome. White Men Are Black Men Too can be one of the best albums in 2015. It's very good to listen, you won't waste your time with it.… Full Review »
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