10 (Sault album)
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| Released | 19 April 2025 | |||
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| Length | 43:16 | |||
| Label | Forever Living Originals | |||
| Producer | Inflo | |||
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10 is the twelfth studio album from British R&B musical group Sault, released on 19 April 2025, on the band's own label Forever Living Originals.[1] In line with gospel influences, 10 was released on Easter weekend,[2] which followed the band's previous album Acts of Faith released on Christmas 2024.[3]
The surprise release followed the band excerpts of four new tracks posted on 14 April on the band's Twitter and Instagram accounts.[4]
Reception
In Variety's opinion, Sault "outdid themselves" with "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".[5]
For The Line of Best Fit, 10 is the band's "least remarkable record, from its messaging which has grown increasingly unrelatable outside of religious contexts".[6]
For the music bloggers Shatter the Standards, "subtle instrumental layers build throughout [10], creating a sense of crescendo that mirrors the growing sense of empowerment conveyed in the writing. [...] This balance between lyrical content and musical arrangement showcases their ability to craft songs that resonate emotionally and sonically. Cleo Sol treats her voice less as a showpiece than a public service".[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dean Cover and Cleopatra Nikolic, except where listed. Adapted from Tidal[8]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "T.H." | 4:46 | |
| 2. | "R.L." | 5:09 | |
| 3. | "K.T.Y.W.S." | 3:16 | |
| 4. | "P" |
| 4:32 |
| 5. | "I.L.T.S." |
| 3:29 |
| 6. | "L.U." |
| 4:04 |
| 7. | "S.I.T.L." |
| 3:58 |
| 8. | "H.T.T.R." | 4:16 | |
| 9. | "W.A.L." | 3:36 | |
| 10. | "S.O.T.H." | 6:03 | |
| Total length: | 43:16 | ||
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]
Sault
- Inflo – keyboards, production, engineering (all tracks); background vocals (tracks 1–6, 10), mixing (1–3, 5–8), percussion (1–3, 8–10); piano, vocals (1, 10); synthesizer (2–4), drums (2, 3, 5, 8, 9), guitar (2, 3, 8–10), bass guitar (3, 5, 8–10)
- Cleo Sol – vocals, background vocals
Additional musicians
- Chronixx – horn (1, 2, 5, 7), guitar (4)
- Okiel McIntyre – trumpet (1, 2, 5, 7), horn (1, 5)
- Zoe McIntyre – flute (1, 2, 5, 7)
- Deshaun Fender – saxophone (1, 2, 5, 7)
- Oshane Love – saxophone (1, 2, 5, 7)
- Randy Fletcher – trombone (1, 2, 5, 7)
- James Williams – drums (1, 6, 10)
- Niji Adeleye – piano (1, 7, 10), keyboards (1, 10); organ, synthesizer (7)
- Rick James – bass guitar (1, 10)
- Pino Palladino – bass guitar (2, 3, 6)
- Dave Okumu – guitar (2, 6)
- Alecia Chakour – background vocals (2)
- Duane "Hurcs" Atherley – bass guitar (4)
- Nathan Allen – drums (4)
- Jack Peñate – guitar (4)
- Graham Godfrey – percussion (4)
- Eric Hagstrom – drums, percussion (7)
- Lydia Kitto – guitar, bass guitar (7)
- Joshua Lloyd-Watson – guitar (7)
Technical
- Richard Woodcraft – engineering (7, 10), mixing (4, 9, 10)
- Tesfa Winckler – engineering (1–3, 6–10), mixing (6)
- Fabian Perez – engineering (2), engineering assistance (1, 4, 10)
- Beatriz Artola – engineering (4)
- Tommy Bosustow – engineering assistance (4, 7, 9, 10)
- Eduardo Vargas – engineering assistance (4)
- Barnabas Poffley – engineering assistance (7)
- Matt Colton – mastering
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] | 83 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[10] | 24 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[11] | 33 |
| UK Physical Albums (OCC)[12] | 98 |
| UK R&B Albums (OCC)[13] | 4 |
See also
References
- ^ "10 by Sault". Bandcamp. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Jones, Abby (20 April 2025). "Stream SAULT's New Album 10". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (26 December 2024). "Sault Surprise-Drops a New Album, 'Acts of Faith,' on Christmas Day". Variety. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (16 April 2025). "SAULT Share New Songs On Social Media". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (25 April 2025). "Sault Return to Sumptuous R&B (and Sly Michael Jackson References) With Stealth-Released 'X': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Barker, Noah (24 April 2025). "Sault: 10 review - singing soul". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Phil (20 April 2025). "Album Review: 10 by SAULT". shatterthestandards.com. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ a b "10 / Sault / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 22/8/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 25/4/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 22/8/2025 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart on 22/8/2025 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2025.