Concrete Rose
by Ashanti
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Dec 14, 2004
Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Los Angeles Times
    38
    For all her lovesick panting, pleading and purring, Ashanti is never emotionally engaged with the songs, which aren't worth the trouble anyway. [2 Jan 2005]
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Awards & Rankings

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#74 Most Discussed Album of 2004
51
#51 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 150
  3. Negative: 68 out of 150
  1. icarlylone
    Jun 29, 2022
    5
    very mixed bag from Ashanti.... Only U is the only song i really loved everything else is boring and forgettable
  2. BWETMatangi
    Sep 14, 2013
    7
    I liked it, not sure why everyone else didn't. Ashanti has a great voice, and it shows on "Concrete Rose". Definitely one of Ashanti's bestI liked it, not sure why everyone else didn't. Ashanti has a great voice, and it shows on "Concrete Rose". Definitely one of Ashanti's best albums. It is very good.… Full Review »
  3. izata
    Oct 15, 2006
    3
    kudo for d collaborations ashanti... but no kudos for the production! extremel boring!!! i'd rather crawl into a maggot box thanlisten kudo for d collaborations ashanti... but no kudos for the production! extremel boring!!! i'd rather crawl into a maggot box thanlisten to 'Take Me Tonite'… Full Review »
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