Guido Farnell, Journalist

"Singing up a storm, Blige shines so brilliantly that her band and mighty fine backing singers just fade into the background."

"Moves beyond beats to deliver a dramatic album that tends to the operatic."

"There is very little room for slow dancing on this album."

"It all suggests some amazing tour dates ahead."

"[A] potent, mind-altering mix of ancient mysticism, science fiction and heavy dub."

"Not even the middle-aged woman who proudly warbles along to every song — flat and out of key — could kill the vibes Wainwright is dealing."

"'A Message To You Rudy' could be a message to Trump who ensures that The Specials' politics remains as relevant as ever. "

"A lush profusion of psychedelic pop dreaminess."

"It feels like the lads are DJing at Club Tropicana somewhere on the Costa Del Sol."

"Pure pagan pleasure-seeking hedonism at its best."