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4.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 73 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth full-length release for the R&B singer features guest appearances form 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, and T.I.
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Everybody, get up Everybody, get up (hey, hey, hey) Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey (Turn it up) If you can't hear what I'm trying to say If you can't... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. The A.V. Club
    Jul 30, 2013
    83
    As a whole, Blurred Lines is an album full of summer jams that deserve to linger long after the temperature drops.
  2. Exclaim
    Jul 30, 2013
    80
    Mixed with poppy tracks like "Top of the World," "Pressure" and Michael Jackson meets Hall and Oates ditty "Ain't No Hat 4 That," it's evident that Thicke has created his most fun and mainstream-friendly project yet.
  3. Billboard.com
    Jul 30, 2013
    70
    The album finds the 36-year old singer trying to take advantage of his newfound spotlight by striving to become the full-fledged pop star he's never quite been.
  4. PopMatters
    Jul 29, 2013
    60
    Complete with “hey hey heys” and a cowbell that ensures that even the most resistant listeners will notice the beat, Blurred Lines is music you dance to. The lyrics are the source of most of the trouble.
  5. The New York Times
    Sep 18, 2013
    50
    What’s striking is how unambitious most of the rest of the album is, especially the half that’s produced by Mr. Thicke with his longtime production partner Pro-Jay.
  6. Chicago Tribune
    Jul 29, 2013
    50
    It’s an album that discourages sitting still. Too bad the icky lyrics ruin the mood.
  7. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jul 22, 2013
    20
    Nothing to see here.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 7 out of 22
  1. Haandy
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Album que me fez tornar fã dele, infelizmente foi perseguido por uma musica que nem participou direito.
  2. jarrylf
    Jul 30, 2013
    10
    Better than Timberlake for sure, but not his best, he gets credit for trying something new and for the most part the songs are good, theres aBetter than Timberlake for sure, but not his best, he gets credit for trying something new and for the most part the songs are good, theres a few songs that should've been left behind but overall as usual it's a good album especially for the summer.… Collapse
  4. film_bug
    Aug 14, 2013
    10
    The album title song Blurred Lines is just one of those unusually catchy songs you didn't think you'd like. My ears pricked up the first timeThe album title song Blurred Lines is just one of those unusually catchy songs you didn't think you'd like. My ears pricked up the first time I heard this song and I have been dancing to it ever since. It's fun, addicting and naughty. What's not to love?… Expand
  5. Brad_
    Aug 7, 2013
    5
    After Blurred Lines every track became a blur. To be honest, I do not remember or care for the tracks after Blurred Lines. The title track isAfter Blurred Lines every track became a blur. To be honest, I do not remember or care for the tracks after Blurred Lines. The title track is probably the reason I rated it a 5.… Expand
  6. Spangle
    Jul 30, 2013
    5
    The album is ok, but it can be somewhat boring at times and the lyrics could use some help. Robin Thicke's vocals are good, but he certainlyThe album is ok, but it can be somewhat boring at times and the lyrics could use some help. Robin Thicke's vocals are good, but he certainly pours it on a little thick at times, which isn't really a good thing. Overall, it's not a bad album, but it's not one I would ever listen to again.… Expand
  7. trickybee
    Jul 30, 2013
    3
    A lot of these songs sound dated, but not in a fresh way. "Feel Good" sounds like Calvin Harris/Sam Sparro circa 2008. "Give It 2 U" soundsA lot of these songs sound dated, but not in a fresh way. "Feel Good" sounds like Calvin Harris/Sam Sparro circa 2008. "Give It 2 U" sounds straight out of 2003. Other tracks sound like they could be fillers on his previous albums. As massive as Blurred Lines the single was, this album is not a game changer for him.… Expand
  8. arvintaylor138
    Dec 5, 2013
    0
    No!!! This album is a disgrace to the music industry! Sad that this even comes under music! Robin, your career is over!! Don't even try toNo!!! This album is a disgrace to the music industry! Sad that this even comes under music! Robin, your career is over!! Don't even try to release more music please… Expand

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