10 (Sault album)
2025 studio album by Sault
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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]
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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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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 â70s and â80s 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 â keyboards, production, engineering (all tracks); background vocals (tracks 1â6, 10), mixing (1â3, 5â8), percussion (1â3, 8â10); piano, vocals (1, 10); synthesizer (2â4), drums (2, 3, 5, 8, 9), guitar (2, 3, 8â10), bass guitar (3, 5, 8â10)
- Cleo Sol â vocals, background vocals
Additional musicians
- Chronixx â horn (1, 2, 5, 7), guitar (4)
- Okiel McIntyre â trumpet (1, 2, 5, 7), horn (1, 5)
- Zoe McIntyre â flute (1, 2, 5, 7)
- Deshaun Fender â saxophone (1, 2, 5, 7)
- Oshane Love â saxophone (1, 2, 5, 7)
- Randy Fletcher â trombone (1, 2, 5, 7)
- James Williams â drums (1, 6, 10)
- Niji Adeleye â piano (1, 7, 10), keyboards (1, 10); organ, synthesizer (7)
- Rick James â bass guitar (1, 10)
- Pino Palladino â bass guitar (2, 3, 6)
- Dave Okumu â guitar (2, 6)
- Alecia Chakour â background vocals (2)
- Duane "Hurcs" Atherley â bass guitar (4)
- Nathan Allen â drums (4)
- Jack Peñate â guitar (4)
- Graham Godfrey â percussion (4)
- Eric Hagstrom â drums, percussion (7)
- Lydia Kitto â guitar, bass guitar (7)
- Joshua Lloyd-Watson â guitar (7)
Technical
- Richard Woodcraft â engineering (7, 10), mixing (4, 9, 10)
- Tesfa Winckler â engineering (1â3, 6â10), mixing (6)
- Fabian Perez â engineering (2), engineering assistance (1, 4, 10)
- Beatriz Artola â engineering (4)
- Tommy Bosustow â engineering assistance (4, 7, 9, 10)
- Eduardo Vargas â engineering assistance (4)
- Barnabas Poffley â engineering assistance (7)
- Matt Colton â 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 |