Everybody Down Explained

Everybody Down
Type:studio
Artist:Kae Tempest
Cover:Everybody Down.jpg
Label:Big Dada
Producer:Dan Carey
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Everybody Down is the debut album by English poet and spoken word artist Kae Tempest, which was nominated for the 2014 Mercury Prize.[1] [2] Its tracks comprise a unified story cycle with a coherent narrative arc, based upon a main character named Becky.

Critical reception

According to review aggregator Metacritic, Everybody Down has a score of 77 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Luke Beardsworth of Drowned in Sound gave the album a 7 out of 10, writing, "Everybody Down is powerful and gritty and it tackles subjects such as sex work and drug deals with wit and subtlety beyond measure."

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mercury Prize - Kate Tempest: Everybody Down - 2014 Shortlist - Albums of the Year. Mercury Prize. 1 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Mercury Prize Nominees Revealed. Pitchfork. Amy. Phillips. 10 September 2014. 7 January 2017.