Originally posted by Entertainment Weekly

Oct 4, 2016
100
The album radiates universal beauty and truth in the tradition of Stevie Wonder and Minnie Ripperton--and the whole world could simply use more of that

Originally posted by Pretty Much Amazing

Oct 3, 2016
91
Though at times it rages, it also rebukes division and seeks dialogue. In the same way black art is enriched by its complicated history, A Seat at the Table shines due to Knowles’ unwavering commitment to her own complexity, both musically and personally.

Originally posted by Exclaim

Oct 3, 2016
90
A Seat demands a careful listen, and rewards it richly. This is Solange's strongest album to date.

Originally posted by Los Angeles Times

Oct 3, 2016
90
It’s her exploration of the nuances of black life that makes this one of the year’s standouts. Even in a time when black pop artists have grown especially political, the work feels critical.

Originally posted by The Observer (UK)

Oct 3, 2016
80
It’s safe to say that though big sis Beyoncé has run her close recently, she’s once more the most intriguing Knowles sibling.

Originally posted by DIY Magazine

Oct 3, 2016
80
It’s lusciously written, produced, and arranged

Originally posted by Consequence Of Sound

75
The interludes are all derived from the same sonic template as the songs, so the borders between tracks can be hazy, giving the album a meandering feel. That said, ultimately there’s something refreshing about Solange’s dreary, almost funereal compositions.