Evolution - JLS
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54 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. The Guardian
    Nov 28, 2012
    60
    It's full of taut, sophisticated pop that nods to Justin Timberlake circa 2002, Timbaland circa 1999 and even some of Nicki Minaj's more experimental beats.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Nov 28, 2012
    60
    As an exercise in not-so-subtle re-positioning the album is never less than effective and its high-points are more interesting and persuasive than most of JLS' peers.
  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Nov 28, 2012
    60
    Evolution is a perfect Frankenstorm of over-produced American R&B.
  4. All Music Guide
    Nov 28, 2012
    50
    While longtime JLS fans may be satisfied with Evolution, those looking for either a smart reappropriation of sounds from the past or a daring creative leap forward will find themselves at a disappointing dead end.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 28, 2012
    40
    They've certainly lost much of their vocal character to the dreaded auto-tune, without gaining much by recompense.

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1.8 out of 10

Overwhelming dislike- based on 4 Ratings

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  1. EJScanlan19
    5
    This is actually a pretty good album. I love tracks like All The Way & Bring Me Life. They are what JLS are about... However, there are also quite a few average tracks on there... And they drag it down quite a lot, including Gotta Try It. That is very poor, but I've heard worse JLS Albums This is average overall… Full Review »
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