In These Times (Makaya McCraven album)

In These Times
A photo of a line of trees with white leaves in a small circle inside an off-white background. The album's name is type in block letters at the top-middle, and the artist's is at the bottom-middle.
Studio album by
Makaya McCraven
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2022 (2022-09-23)
Length41:12
Label
Makaya McCraven chronology
Deciphering The Message
(2020) 		In These Times
(2022)
Singles from In These Times
  1. "Seventh String"
    Released: June 21, 2022[1]
  2. "Dream Another"
    Released: July 19, 2022[2]
  3. "The Fours"
    Released: September 13, 2022[3]
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.9/10[4]
Metacritic87/100[5]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
Clash8/10[7]
Exclaim!9/10[8]
The Line of Best Fit8/10[9]
Pitchfork8/10[10]
Sputnikmusic4.1/5[11]

In These Times is the sixth studio album by American musician Makaya McCraven. It was released on September 23, 2022, by International Anthem Recording Company, Nonesuch Records and XL Recordings.[12] The release features collaborations with Jeff Parker, Brandee Younger, Macie Stewart, Junius Paul, Marta Sofia Honer and Lia Kohl.[13]

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  4. ^ "AnyDecentMusic? Review". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  6. ^ Jurek, Thom. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  7. ^ Murray, Robin (October 6, 2022). "Clash Magazine Review". Clash. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Ranta, Alan (September 21, 2022). "Makaya McCraven's Illuminating 'In These Times' Is a Crate Digger's Paradise". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Lily, Evan (October 7, 2022). "The Line of Best Fit Review". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  10. ^ Cush, Andy (September 27, 2022). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "Sputnikmusic Review". Sputnikmusic. October 30, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  12. ^ Slingerland, Calum (June 21, 2022). "Makaya McCraven Returns with New Album 'In These Times'". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  13. ^ Hussey, Allison (June 21, 2022). "Makaya McCraven Announces New Album, Shares New Song "Seventh String"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 15, 2023.