Sault – 10

10 marks another distinctive chapter in Sault’s enigmatic discography, arriving with Eastertide grace and vibrant musicality. This album unfolds like a spiritual dance—samples of gospel-infused R&B spring to life alongside funk-laden grooves that invite both reflection and movement. Cleo Sol’s vocal delivery shines with warmth and sincerity, weaving through richly arranged horns, rhythmic synth bass, and layered harmonies. The result is an album that feels both intimate and celebratory—a cohesive offering that resonates emotionally while carrying the listener on a soulful, effortlessly groovy journey.

Reviews

"For this one — their best, or at least most accessible, album in years, a sumptuous serving of R&B filled with winks to ‘70s and ‘80s R&B and especially classic Michael Jackson — they outdid themselves." – Variety

"It's a more straightforward offering than their previously tangential records, though no less compelling for it." – Mojo

"The highlights are 'TH', 'RL', 'KTYWS' and 'WAL', which all dig deep into Quincy Jones‑style late‑70s boogie and disco: a riot of rubbery, pitchwheel‑assisted synth basslines, smart horn stabs and Cleo Sol's flirtatious, harmony‑laden vocals." – Uncut

"Perhaps their least remarkable record, from its messaging which has grown increasingly unrelatable outside of religious contexts, and a collection of instrumentals which are another iteration of a sound previously travelled on more groundbreaking records. But don’t forget, they’re still firmly within zeitgeist territory." – The Line of Best Fit