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Made In The Manor

Kano

Made In The Manor

Fifth album and first in six years from the London grime exponent Kane Robinson, produced by Rustie

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
PLG UK Frontlin
UK Release date
04/03/2016
US Release date
04/03/2016
  1. 8.5 |   The Quietus

    This resultant collage, produced by all this cutting and pasting of personal experience and observational wisdom, is a wonderful snapshot in time of the thoughts behind one of the most unique voices in British rap
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  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Reaffirms Kano's position as a consummate grime all-rounder. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    MITM is an album with depth, and will please both hardcore grime-heads and casual fans. You’d have to be mad in the manor not to love it
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  4. 8.0 |   The Arts Desk

    Lyrically Kano’s as good as he’s always been, sonically his flow is good and there are a few killer hooks to get addicted to
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  5. 7.0 |   Crack

    Over the course of 13 tracks (15 if you count the bonuses) Kano explores the vast spectrum of UK bass and rap music, incorporating everything from hip-hop, to neo-soul, to garage
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  6. 7.0 |   Clash

    A return to roots, a call to arms
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  7. 7.0 |   Beardfood

    He grabs some Streets-like dance rhythms to spit local truths over, and it's here that success is found
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  8. 7.0 |   Uncut

    While there's nothing here to equal his career-changing hit "P's And Q's," opener "Hail" comes close with its down-and-dirty signature riff. Print edition only

  9. 6.0 |   Q

    He's carved out his own island. Print edition only

  10. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    As grime continues its ascent, Kano’s new approach might be catnip for those who want something more mature
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  11. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    An exercise in dashed expectations
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