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58 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third album for the Grammy-winning singer/producer features guest appearances by Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Young Jeezy, and Wyclef Jean.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Boston Globe
    80
    This tuneful, seemingly effortless set of sun-kissed pop reminds you why he's in so much demand.
  2. Mojo
    60
    The writing on this third album's greatest strength. [Feb 2009, p.109]
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  3. musicOMH.com
    20
    Unfortunately, all this really means is an extra emphasis on weirdly pitched keyboard riffs and slightly dated sounding beats.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. JeyC
    10
    This record entails some of the best work akon has ever done. Mixture of melodious tones, catchy words and phrases, explains why the man is in demand.… Expand
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  2. seanw.
    10
    Absolutely amazing album his best yet.
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  3. discombobulator
    2
    who else is sick of auto-tune being used to cover up vocal shortcomings?? Go away Akon and Rihanna and get some singing lessons.
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