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PopMatters
d. 21. aug. 2014
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Steve Horowitz
d. 21. aug. 2014
""Negative thoughts don't control my fate," Foster sweetly sings on "It Might Not Be Right", and this type of infectious inspiration characterizes the album as a whole. Foster remains positive in the face of what might be personally or socially hateful, but she never expresses surrender except maybe to a higher power that she might call love. This is excellent music to listen to when feeling down".
AllMusic
2014
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine
2014
"Often, the record veers ever so slightly to soul over gospel or blues -- something that's perhaps inevitable when William Bell collaborates on "It Might Not Be Right," a song that harks back to the classic Memphis sound ... Foster is wearing her open heart on her sleeve but she's never pushing too hard, never overselling her message; she's charming with her warmth and sly skill".
Living blues
2014 August
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Lee Hildebrand
2014 August
"Ruthie Foster, in her first outing with the boldly eclectic neo-soul producer Meshell Ndegeocello, stays faithfull to her blues, soul, folk, and gospel roots throughout the glorious 'Promise of a Brand New Day' ... As usual, Foster's song selection is impeccable and touches on both personal and political themes. Her resonant alto tones and melisma-rich phrasing ooze passion, and her lyrics are rife with wisdom and introspection".