90 - Popmatters
Esperanza Spalding’s new recording, Emily’s D+Evolution is an astonishing beauty, a set of a dozen songs that artfully and persuasively bridge genres.
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86 - Pitchfork
The lyrics are elusive at first, darting behind fast-moving songs and delivered in impressionistic, conversational bursts that recall the delivery of Joni Mitchell. But the fearless generosity behind them communicates itself loud and clear, and it's a spirit that animates the entire album. With it, Spalding has once again redefined an already singular career, dictating a vision entirely on her own terms.
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80 - Spin
Her fifth album is indeed one of the most alt-friendly jazz cycles you’ve ever heard, pivoting constantly on tight, proggy arrangements that evoke St. Vincent, tUnE-yArDs, and Incubus in their odd-angled crunch more than anything on Blue Note.
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80 - Now Magazine
In this current moment, when the us vs them of identity politics is at a sharp pitch, it's an enlightened view for an artist to put forth.
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70 - Exclaim
There are moments here where she falls into a nice pocket that the listener might wish she'd remain in for a little while longer.
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Track Listing:
01 - Good Lava
02 - Unconditional Love
03 - Judas
04 - Earth to Heaven
05 - One
06 - Rest in Pleasure
07 - Ebony and Ivy
08 - Noble Nobles
09 - Farewell Dolly
10 - Elevate or Operate
11 - Funk the Fear 12 - I Want It Now
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