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

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  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 best albums. It is very good.
  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 to 'Take Me Tonite'
  4. BorisF
    Sep 24, 2006
    2
    YAWN...this album was boring with a capital B Ashanti tried and failed to squeeze any amount of emotion out of her voice, so when she sings both love songs and F U songs she sounds nieter "in love" or "in rage" she just sounds tired! the only things saving this album from the 0 star rating is the amazing production on "focus" and TI's amazing guest appearence on "still down"
  5. mightyi
    Jun 14, 2006
    0
    how could any self respecting male listen to this. i had to listen to this garbage with my wee little female cousin earlier this week. i was so appalled and shocked, i came here to see some other reactions to this trash. AND HERE ARE A BUNCH OF DUDES SAYING THEY DIG THIS SHIT? HAHA!
  6. arielle
    Oct 29, 2005
    1
    Ashanti is still trying to find a voice that will sell..and she is still failing. I would describe the banality and forced catchiness of the songs, but I couldn't bring myself to listen to the cd more than once.
  7. Nickv
    Jun 15, 2005
    5
    I think she needs to find herself. All the songs sound the same. "Only U" is catchy and good though.
  8. Joey
    Jun 9, 2005
    8
    I love this album! The songs are catchy and my favourites are 'Don't Let Them' and 'Only U.'
  9. karap
    Apr 2, 2005
    8
    Ashanti is good singer, i dont care what anyone else says!!!
  10. [Anonymous]
    Mar 9, 2005
    0
    what do you expect, she's only famous by ja-rule.
  11. LarryK
    Mar 1, 2005
    10
    I love this album. It is ashanti's best album yet. Haters keep on hating because you'll ain't hurting ashanti. By The Way Faith Evans is not that talented!!!!!!!!!1
  12. JadeW
    Mar 1, 2005
    10
    This album is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
  13. RickeaP
    Feb 26, 2005
    7
    This album i think ashanti showing great writtindg skills she is mauturer and her voice is even better.
  14. NfaredV
    Feb 15, 2005
    0
    Some people have no business at all within a ten mile radius of a studio. Ashanti would have to be the shining example of one of these people. With the singing ability of a toenail and talent of a small fly, it is a wonder when people will finally realize her career is on based on excellent marketing and nothing else. Listening to her is bound to cause ear infection and honsetly if she Some people have no business at all within a ten mile radius of a studio. Ashanti would have to be the shining example of one of these people. With the singing ability of a toenail and talent of a small fly, it is a wonder when people will finally realize her career is on based on excellent marketing and nothing else. Listening to her is bound to cause ear infection and honsetly if she were not so pretty watching her peform would be about as exciting as watching paint dry. Comparing her to Mary J is an insult, but the insults began when she was given the Aretha Franklin Award. Where is the tru talent?? Ah! It is coming April 5th when Faith Evans drops her fourth studio album, The First Lady.… Expand
  15. ShaniceG
    Jan 31, 2005
    8
    It's an ok album i luv Ashanti but 1 thang i didn't like about the album was that it really didn't have any tight featured artist. Ashanti if u truly wanna do it big. U gotta have hot folks on yo album and give it your all!
  16. Skye
    Jan 28, 2005
    10
    Great showing from Ashanti. Yet the skits were so not needed.
  17. L.Passionaka."Roc"B.
    Jan 27, 2005
    1
    1 is the amount of times I listened to the album because it lacks the thrill of reinvention. 1 is the amount of tracks that will help to keep her name in the books-needs more. 1 is what she isn't anymore. 1 is what I hope she will strive for once mastering the techniques of being a true lyricist and vocalist comes into play.-2005
  18. kanys
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    this album is great and i love ervery song on it.she is even better than before.let's give her credit for her hard work and dedication
  19. rmd
    Jan 13, 2005
    7
    Not bad... it cud use some work but there r solid tracks with T.I. and Lloyd!
  20. KiroK
    Jan 11, 2005
    5
    Good for girls but for guys it really sounds lame
  21. LauraS
    Jan 11, 2005
    1
    I only like 1 song thats why I gave it a 1
  22. MaryJ
    Jan 11, 2005
    3
    not good at all
  23. philipa
    Jan 10, 2005
    0
    Ashanti and murda inc are OVER now let her album on the sleeves and buy from eminem
  24. PattiC
    Jan 10, 2005
    2
    It really, REALLY sounds awful and uninspired.
  25. GenaC
    Jan 10, 2005
    4
    Seriously weaker than her previous albums. "Turn it up" and "Only U" are good but not the rest

Awards & Rankings

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

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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. AllMusic
    60
    It's no better or worse than her 2002 debut or 2003's Chapter II, with the standout singles, decent album cuts, and filler fluff provided in equal doses.
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  2. Billboard
    60
    The album is hampered by needless skits and, at times, too slick production.
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  3. E! Online
    67
    Suffers from many of the same problems that tripped up its predecessor: too many skits, too few ideas and a voice that is neither hard nor particularly flowery.
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