It's pretty experimental on 'Crying' with an actual cry interpreted into the beat which makes it kind of interesting but it doesn't actually sound that good. He still puts a lot of effort into his lyrics as always, with a good mix of socially conscious lyrics and nice wordplay, but some of the production is a bit plain. Unfortunately, for me it didn't quite get there but it's still a very solid project. This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.įavourite Songs: Don't Breathe Out, One Thing, Cargo, Facety 2:11 Least Favourite Songs: I Know Your Face Based off Roots Manuva's reputation and the 3 singles that came out prior to the albums release I thought this might be one of the best albums of the year.

Fav Tracks: Facety 2:11, One Thing, Don't Breathe Out, Hard Bastards Least Fav Track: - … Expand 'Bleeds' is a darker and more intimate album from Roots Manuva that definitely does not fail to impress, but it didn't quite amaze me. The only issue I had with 'Bleeds' is that it gave me the impression that Manuva was dwelling in his comfort zone for a bit too much, as some of the production sound a bit too samey. 'Facety 2:11' and 'One Thing' prove that Manuva can still keep up with the game and that the man can flow over any track he spits on. But that doesn't mean that that Manuva stepped down his rap game. 'Bleeds' takes us through a more darker and melodic and soulful side of Manuva's music, with tracks like 'Hard Bastards', 'Crying' and 'Don't Breathe Out' featuring a lot more singing than on past Manuva records, even more singing from the man himself. 'Bleeds' takes us through a more darker and Roots Manuva, one of the UK most consistent artists drops another full length album, 'Bleeds'.

Roots Manuva, one of the UK most consistent artists drops another full length album, 'Bleeds'.

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