''All We Need'' is the debut

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. It was released on October 16, 2015, by LoveRenaissance and

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Critical reception

''All We Need'' received generally positive reviews from

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s. At

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, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an

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score of 67 based on 12 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". Marcus Dowling of ''

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'' gave high praise to the album's multiple genre-hopping production and Raury's performance that evoke lyrics of optimism and melancholia reminiscent of Outkast and

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, concluding that "This isn’t an album, it’s the spiritual essence of the joy beyond the pain." Kyle Mullin of ''

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'' commented that Raury was more of a borrower of influences than finding his own style but gave praise to his messages and unique approach to sound, singling out "Friends" as who he truly is, concluding that it "bodes well for an eager young talent who not only has impeccable taste in mentors, but is also finding a strong voice of his own that's sure to inspire coming generations." Jamie Milton of ''

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'' praised Raury for channelling his madcap artistic vision into a focused debut record, concluding that "It could be more unhinged, it could have been a chaotic, crazed mission statement – instead it’s further proof that Raury’s trade is in playing the unexpected hand." Harriet Gibsone of ''

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'' was ambivalent towards the album, feeling the songs were lost in their own messages, saying that "At times, Raury’s energy is more intriguing than his songwriting, and while the lack of cynicism in his lyrics is refreshing, you can’t help but question his decision to play the pop preacher." ''

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'' writer Sheldon Pearce said the record felt like a rehash of his ''

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'' mixtape, noting that the songs have unrefined mixes of different genres and told the same tales, saying that "With an album replete with Spanish guitar jams, wide-eyed hip-hop, and psychedelic rock k-holes, there isn't much ground left for Raury to cover." Adam Kivel of ''

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'' admired Raury for spreading his view of the world but found it mired by his choice in mismatched instrumentals and vocal delivery, saying that "''All We Need''s unflinching sincerity and positivity come with an equal portion of inconsistent, scattered focus."

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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. Musicians and production *

– executive producer, lead vocals , acoustic guitar , bass guitar , percussion , keyboard , guitar * Justice Baiden – executive producer * Adia – vocals , background vocals * Chris Arceneaux – drums * Denzel Baptiste – recording engineer *

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– keyboard *

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– vocals * Matt Bishop – editor , recording engineer * Jon Castelli – mixing engineer *

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– drums * Danger Mouse – bass guitar , drums , piano *

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– recording engineer , keyboard , drums *

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– mixing engineer * Chris Galland – assistant engineer *

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– bass guitar * Key! – vocals * Dave Kutch – mastering engineer *

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– programmer , recording engineer , keyboard , guitar , percussion * Willie Linton – recording engineer , drums *

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– recording engineer , acoustic guitar , bass guitar , piano *

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– mixing engineer *

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– choir vocals * Todd Monfalcone – guitar , assistant engineer , recording engineer * Jerome Monroe Jr. – piano *

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– electric guitar * Ryan Nasci – mixing engineer * RZA – vocals * Ike Schultz – assistant engineer * Dan Seeff – guitar , bass guitar * Malik Shakur – guitar * Kennie Takahasi – mixing engineer * Take a Daytrip – recording engineer Design * Junia Abaidoo – product manager * Erika Alfredson – product manager * JR Lindsey – A&R * Jimmy Nguyen – photography * Carlon Ramong – creative director * Hannah Sider – photography

Charts

References

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