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Full Circle
by Boyz II Men
The hugely successful R&B group's first Arista release is typical Boyz II Men, meaning plenty of vocal harmonies and ballads.
| LABEL: |
Arista |
| RELEASE DATE: |
23 July 2002 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Pop, R&B |

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
70
Dot Music
Not extraordinary music, but music that hits the nail right on the head of what constitutes good R&B: flawless vocals, opulent harmonies, and easy, reliable melodies.

60
Blender
The gorgeous arrangements are still firmly in place, and the wavery vocals more earnest than ever. [#9, p.143]
60
Q Magazine
Corny soul pitfalls are navigated via satisfying hooks which erupt every time the four-part harmonies kick in. [Sep 2002, p.101]
50
CDNow
This time, their quiet storm sounds like it's lost its thunder. There are no big emotional booms on the ballad-heavy album, just a confluence of harmless little raindrops and heartstring tugs.

50
Entertainment Weekly
The tightly harmonized ballads that once lent them maturity are now garishly produced and lyrically insipid.

42
E! Online
The Philadelphia quartet continues to believe that barbershop harmonies, sugary ballads and New Jack Swing beats are where it's at. It ain't.

40
Launch.com
It's a shame that an album so impossible to dislike is equally impossible to remember later.

40
Rolling Stone
Rhyme schemes are frequently sophomoric, the production is already slightly dated, and the monotony of down-tempo songs is barely broken by cliched floor-stompers about Escalades and playa haters.


The average user rating for this album is 7.7 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
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