Miguel’s “War & Leisure” Is Fueled by the Headlines
Album Review — Miguel’s “War & Leisure”
Miguel’s newest album was expected to be his major comeback. But in many ways, it marks the 32-year-old singer/songwriter’s departure.
The old Miguel — who crooned “this love between you and I/is as simple as pie” on 2011’s Sure Thing and sported a near-bald scalp — has risen to becoming one of the R&B/neo-soul sphere’s most influential sex icons. But the December 1 release of “War & Leisure” illustrates that Miguel’s focus isn’t just on the bedroom.
The old Miguel — who crooned “this love between you and I/is as simple as pie” on 2011’s Sure Thing and sported a near-bald scalp — has risen to becoming one of the R&B/neo-soul sphere’s most influential sex icons. But the December 1 release of “War & Leisure” illustrates that Miguel’s focus isn’t just on the bedroom.