10 (Sault album)

10
Studio album by Sault
Released	19 April 2025 (2025-04-19)
Genre	Christian music rhythm and blues
Length	43:16
Label	Forever Living Originals
Producer	Inflo
Sault chronology
Acts of Faith (2024) 10 (2025)

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]

10 streaming edition track listing

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"	Cover Nikolic Duane Atherley Jamar McNaughton	4:32
5.	"I.L.T.S."	Cover Nikolic McNaughton	3:29
6.	"L.U."	Cover Nikolic Dave Okumu Pino Palladino	4:04
7.	"S.I.T.L."	Cover Nikolic Joshua Lloyd-Watson Lydia Kitto Niji Adeleye	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

Sault

• Inflo – keyboards, production, engineering (all tracks); background vocals (tracks 1–6, 10), mixing (1–3, 5–9), percussion (1–3, 8–10), piano (1, 10), vocals (1), synthesizer (2–4), drums (2, 3, 5, 8, 9), guitar (2, 3, 8, 9), bass guitar (3, 5, 8–10)
• Cleo Sol – vocals, background vocals

Additional musicians

• Zoe McIntyre – flute (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7)
• Deshaun Fender – saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7)
• Oshane Love – saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7)
• Randy Fletcher – trombone (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7)
• Okiel McIntyre – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7)
• James Williams – drums (tracks 1, 6)
• Niji Adeleya – piano (tracks 1, 10), keyboards (1); organ, synthesizer (7)
• Rick James – bass guitar (tracks 1, 10)
• Pino Palladino – bass guitar (tracks 2, 3, 6)
• Jamar McNaughton – horn (tracks 2, 5, 7), guitar (4)
• Dave Okumu – guitar (tracks 2, 6)
• Duane "Hercs" Atherley – bass guitar (track 4)
• Nathan Allen – drums (track 4)
• Jack Peñate – guitar (track 4)
• Graham Godfrey – percussion (track 4)
• Rosie Danvers – conductor, orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Emma Owens – orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Hayley Pomfrett – orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Jenny Sacha – orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Meghan Cassidy – orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Michael Trainor – orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Patrick Kiernan – orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Steve Morris – orchestra (tracks 7, 10)
• Jordan Hadfield – drums, guitar, percussion (track 7)
• Lydia Kitto – bass guitar, guitar (track 7)
• Joshua Lloyd-Watson – guitar (track 7)

Technical

• Matt Colton – mastering
• Richard Woodcraft – mixing (tracks 4, 10), engineering (7, 10)
• Tesfa Winckler – mixing (track 6), engineering (1–3, 6–10)
• Fabian Perez – engineering (track 2), engineering assistance (4)
• Beatriz Artola – engineering (track 4)
• Eduardo Vargas – engineering assistance (track 4)
• Tommy Bosustow – engineering assistance (tracks 4, 7, 9)
• Barnabas Poffley – engineering assistance (track 7)

Charts

Chart performance for 10

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

• 2025 in British music

References

1. "10 by Sault". Bandcamp. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
2. Jones, Abby (20 April 2025). "Stream SAULT's New Album 10". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
3. Aswad, Jem (26 December 2024). "Sault Surprise-Drops a New Album, 'Acts of Faith,' on Christmas Day". Variety. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
4. Breihan, Tom (16 April 2025). "SAULT Share New Songs On Social Media". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
5. 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.
6. Barker, Noah (24 April 2025). "Sault: 10 review - singing soul". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
7. Phil (20 April 2025). "Album Review: 10 by SAULT". shatterthestandards.com. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
8. "10 / Sault / Credits". Tidal. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
9. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
10. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
11. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
12. "Official Physical Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 23 August 2025.
13. "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2025.