Manna

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
1971 Ratings: #148 / 213
User Score
Based on 24 ratings
1971 Ratings: #303
March 1971 / Release Date
LP / Format
Elektra / Label
Soft Rock / Genre
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Critic Reviews

Jerrilo
70

My biggest issue with Bread previously, although not that big, was their lack of originality. However, A: I only listened to one of their albums, and B: said complaint dramatically demotivated me to check out another Bread album. Not because I thought it would be bad, but because it just didn't really feel worth it when other adjacent acts just did the same thing but better. I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet with this one though because at the end of the day, it sounds nice, and ... read more

Hayden7575
70

I picked up ‘Manna’ from my local record store solely because of how cool the vinyl sleeve is (it’s a trifold with two holes in the center, and the picture in the middle is actually the inner sleeve!). It’s a straightforward soft rock record that never tackles anything too seriously, and feels good natured at heart. Filled with easy jams and soft ballads, there’s just enough grit to the lead vocals to contrast with the smooth sound of their harmonized choruses.

I ... read more

100

They were on a winner here

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