Face Off
by Bow Wow & Omarion
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Dec 11, 2007
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Billboard
    70
    A couple of tracks sound derivative, but for the most part fans of the duo will embrace this album as well as the twosome's maturing sound.
  2. Blender
    60
    Filling the shoes of Jay-Z and R. Kelly--collaborators on two albums--is no easy feat, but thanks to slick production and stay-in-your-head melodies, the duo nearly rises to the challenge.
  3. AllMusic
    60
    In stretches, it's perfectly entertaining, yet most of it goes in one ear and out the other, not leaving much in the memory.
  5. NOW Magazine
    40
    Sure, your tweenage little sister will probably love this album, but I’m sorry, if she was even partially aware of hiphop and R&B music for the last decade or so, she’d know how much pilfered production and recycled rap is crafted here.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    With Face Off, they unite again to serenade lady fans--this time with a whole album of raunchier tunes--and their charm proves undeniable.
  7. Vibe
    70
    Face Off is more fun than forced, full of exuberant dance ditties and training -bra snapping lullabies. [Feb 2008, p.86]
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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. ShardeL.
    Jul 12, 2008
    10
    I love the songs they all have different meaning, girlfriend and hey baby-feelings and ya girl cant get tired of me, he aint gotta know, baby I love the songs they all have different meaning, girlfriend and hey baby-feelings and ya girl cant get tired of me, he aint gotta know, baby and another girl-its sensitive calm sexy how you treat your girl and love them and that sweet. now the last are different not only do i like but my 27 year old brother like number ones, faceoff, hoodstar(which was also a top 5 pick for dj in hip-hip mag) you guys are good. and the slow songs are like an earorgasim.… Full Review »
  2. ShayG.
    Jul 12, 2008
    10
    I love this album is just amazing everything make sense. I think its one of the best and 2 sexy men together who gets lots of ladies and stay I love this album is just amazing everything make sense. I think its one of the best and 2 sexy men together who gets lots of ladies and stay on t.v. are friends with good music. i think you both were good like i luv Hey baby(omari's favorite) and take off you clothes(bow's fave) i also love hood star, number ones, face off my brother does too and hes 27 older than both of you. Then i just luv luv luv luv Cant get tired of me, He aint gotta know, Baby girl, Another girl, Listen bow sexy rap and omari hitting every high note correct and lyrics is bangin. of course i luv girlfriend. Fab job (stay friends).… Full Review »
  3. AaronM.
    Feb 19, 2008
    2
    For the longest time, I wanted to see more collaboration albums but this totally proves how the idea can go wrong. Bow Wow should stick to For the longest time, I wanted to see more collaboration albums but this totally proves how the idea can go wrong. Bow Wow should stick to guest appearances. The album would have fared much better with more Omarion and less Bow Wow. Overall, they are far from the Best of Both Worlds.… Full Review »
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