Graffiti
by Chris Brown
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Dec 8, 2009
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 166 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 166
  3. Negative: 82 out of 166

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  1. Mcritic19
    Sep 2, 2011
    8
    This album was not his best nor was it his worst. This album was overlooked by his RIhanna incident and people reviewed the album based on it. It was not a good comeback album but he was not making a comeback he was just trying to restore his career. I like the album, it was mature and he expressed his feelings. I would have given it a 7 but I need to help the score so I'll give it an 8
  2. KennethP.
    Jan 31, 2010
    3
    It's not that strong... He's comeback is kinda boring... The beat makes us scream... STOP IT!
  3. BobbyA.
    Jan 3, 2010
    3
    I was all for giving Chris Brown a second chance after the incident, but this album was just terrible.
  4. ChrisB.
    Feb 1, 2010
    0
    OK guys. I admit my album is pretty bad but since I was mean to Rihanna and I was in legal troubles I didn't have time to make much music. Sorry.
  5. JohnE
    Jan 17, 2010
    1
    Horrible, horrible album! I used to be a fan, but this nonsense won't do. What happened to the old Chris Brown?
  6. ShaneW.
    Jan 25, 2010
    0
    A totally stupid cd - your IQ may be at risk if you listen to this more than once.
  7. JosephH
    Dec 20, 2009
    0
    In response to everyone saying that we should turn a deaf ear to the lyrics and context of this album is an idiot. What good is production or melody if the singer comes across as a complete a**hole?
  8. JonathanG
    Dec 15, 2009
    1
    I knew this album was gonna be disappointing. But I had no idea that this is how was gonna turn out. I don't mind comebacks. But he tries to say he's sorry, it got corny. I could have just soap operas instead. It's a 1 album, that descends into a 0 rating, but jumps bad into a 1 because it's so disappointing.
  9. JustMe
    Dec 19, 2009
    0
    I give this album a 0 rating because it's probably one of the worst albums of the decade! + Brown is and will continue to be a LOSER!!! & woman beater!
  10. HarryR.
    Dec 31, 2009
    0
    Only hardcore fans will fall for this fake, generic "whirlwind of emotion". All you'll see are poorly produced, poorly written, and highly repetitive songs. The whole album is a pathetic excuse of music. Seriously, only diehard fans can dilude themselves into appreciating this "album" for more than what it is.
  11. SamD.
    Dec 9, 2009
    0
    Egotistical, bombastic, and full of lyrics that paint Brown as the victim in light of the past years headlines.
  12. MaballesA.
    Dec 16, 2009
    1
    What garbage ! Should people even consider buying music from this angry woman hater, I'm sticking with Adam Lambert !
  13. BennyL.
    Dec 17, 2009
    3
    Besides the two singles out now, I cannot remember any other songs on this album. Exclusive was excellent, this was a huge disappointment to a former big fan.
  14. PrebenO
    Dec 9, 2009
    1
    He tries to restore his reputation with his lyrics, but just makes it all worse, and the songs are generic.
  15. RickyP.
    Dec 29, 2009
    1
    A totally dull and boring experience - fair enough, its not aimed at a crowd outside of the genre that he's aiming at (R&B, soul, etc), but one gets the feeling the songs are recycled from various influences.
  16. TheMovieFreak
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Graffiti is worth the buy. The album expresses the way Chris Brown is changing as a man. Turning to a different genre in music, making something we've never heard before. I love this CD! I think its worth the money and time.

    Individual Ratings: 1. I Can Transform Ya. (10/10) 2. Sing Like Me. (10/10) 3. Crawl. (10/10) 4. So Cold. (9.5/10) 5. What I Do. (10/10) 6. Famous Girl. (9.5/10) 7.    Graffiti is worth the buy. The album expresses the way Chris Brown is changing as a man. Turning to a different genre in music, making something we've never heard before. I love this CD! I think its worth the money and time.

    Individual Ratings:
    1. I Can Transform Ya. (10/10)
    2. Sing Like Me. (10/10)
    3. Crawl. (10/10)
    4. So Cold. (9.5/10)
    5. What I Do. (10/10)
    6. Famous Girl. (9.5/10)
    7. Take My Time. (9/10)
    8. I.Y.A. (10/10)
    9. Pass Out. (10/10)
    10. Wait. (10/10)
    11. Lucky Me. (8.5/10)
    12. Fallin Down. (10/10)
    13. I'll Go. (10/10)
    CD 2:
    1. Gotta Be Ur Man. (9.5/10)
    2. Movie. (8/10)
    3. For Ur Love. (9.5/10)
    4. I Need This. (10/10)
    5. I Love U. (9/10)
    6. Brown Skin Girl. (8.9/10)    … Expand
  17. kash
    Jan 26, 2011
    10
    I'm only giving this album a 10 to balance out some of the flack he got for the Rihanna incident. Btw, he was genuine about his feelings when he did "man in the mirror" on BET. I know this because I saw the movie "Takers" and Chris Brown has no acting ability. That said, this was a mediocre album. Certainly not a "0" album ( like Lil' Wayne's 'Rebirth') but no more than a 7 (and that'sI'm only giving this album a 10 to balance out some of the flack he got for the Rihanna incident. Btw, he was genuine about his feelings when he did "man in the mirror" on BET. I know this because I saw the movie "Takers" and Chris Brown has no acting ability. That said, this was a mediocre album. Certainly not a "0" album ( like Lil' Wayne's 'Rebirth') but no more than a 7 (and that's being generous). Hopefully, when he puts out FAME, it will be a real comeback from the analytical beating he took (and it was only fitting that he took one; anyone who denies that doesn't know how America works). That's my 2 cents and hopefully this review will find an agreeable reader. Thanks.… Expand
  18. Monsholepala
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    if it wasn't for that Rihanna fact, everybody will call this album one of the biggest masterpieces of todays music.... and they would be right........
  19. jmagicvamp
    Nov 19, 2010
    2
    The album just isn't strong. Aside from a few notable tracks such as I Can Transform Ya and Pass Out, much of the album is just dance heavy or electronic ballad driven filler. My how the mighty have fallen.
  20. MichaelD
    Dec 29, 2010
    5
    I'm sorry but this album isn't great. It's ok though. But compared to his last album, this isn't his greatest.
  21. TheateraNerd
    Jul 15, 2012
    0
    Another atempt to be ''cool'' and ''hip'' and ''popular'' and thats all this album gets him. It says nothing about his maturity as a man or an artist, the videos are like-wise very bland and the same ol same ol we've seen over and over and over and over. Take a guess about what his lyrics are about......................SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX!! If you havent bought this album then GodAnother atempt to be ''cool'' and ''hip'' and ''popular'' and thats all this album gets him. It says nothing about his maturity as a man or an artist, the videos are like-wise very bland and the same ol same ol we've seen over and over and over and over. Take a guess about what his lyrics are about......................SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX!! If you havent bought this album then God bless your ears!… Expand
  22. Humboldt1337
    Oct 13, 2011
    0
    Woman beater. This man should be spending time in a federal prison right now - instead he is still be idolized by legions of people with absolutely no brain. If you like this man, just imagine how you would feel if he had savagely beaten the face in of your own sister, of your own mother.
    He is a reprehensible human being, and surely deserves none of what life has given him.
    Rot in hell    Woman beater. This man should be spending time in a federal prison right now - instead he is still be idolized by legions of people with absolutely no brain. If you like this man, just imagine how you would feel if he had savagely beaten the face in of your own sister, of your own mother.
    He is a reprehensible human being, and surely deserves none of what life has given him.
    Rot in hell Chris Brown.
    Oh yea, and his music is terrible.
    Black America, get a job. Please.    … Expand
  23. RonaldOVOXO
    Mar 9, 2012
    1
    an attempt to make a comeback chris couldnt do it. Graffiti had its moments but the whole album was terrible. Chris did better With Fan of A FAn, In My Zone, Boy In Detention & F.A.M.E.
  24. le_one
    Jun 8, 2013
    2
    Bad, annoying, generic and forgettable. "Crawl" and "I.Y.A." are the only good songs here. The rest is mostly garbage. Some other songs (like "So Cold") are still a bit enjoyable. But overall this so so bad.
  25. cameronmorewood
    Nov 12, 2012
    3
    Obnoxious, ear splitting swill.
  26. AnnonO.
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    I don't think the critics in this case were as unbiased and forthright in reviewing the music rather than the incidents surrounding this artist. Shameful and disappointing lack of professionalism on their part. They should redo this one and base it on the music this time.
  27. AminullahN.
    Jan 7, 2010
    8
    We should remember that this is a kid who has been in the spot light since the age of 15. Have we learned anything from the mistakes of Micheal Jackson? How soon we forget how easy it was to mess up when we were young. I love the album. He deserves some credit for not crawling under a rock. Did you have guts like that when you were 20 years old? Think about it.
  28. DaveA
    Dec 10, 2009
    10
    These so called, "professionals" say that Brown's album is lackluster and not a good follow up. Have they listened to this album at all? Chris utilizes the auto tune in an amazing way, while using his own voice too it's full potential. I don't know, these critics on this site are amazing to me. Some of my favorite albums are on the worst reviewed list. Seether is one of my These so called, "professionals" say that Brown's album is lackluster and not a good follow up. Have they listened to this album at all? Chris utilizes the auto tune in an amazing way, while using his own voice too it's full potential. I don't know, these critics on this site are amazing to me. Some of my favorite albums are on the worst reviewed list. Seether is one of my favorite bands, but apparently there is a standard that they didn't fulfill, but I don't care. I'm going to continue to listen to my music, and not give a damn.… Expand
  29. SebD
    Jan 13, 2010
    7
    I don't know why a lot of people hate this album! The songs are catchy and likable and there are a lot of different styles in the cd. He has moved away from his style in exclusive altogether. The only negatives are that it seems to be influenced by love and loss too much and the lyrics can be lacking in some areas.
  30. RobW.
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    It's a variety of genres and its pretty amazing. I am here to comment on the music only, not stupid incidents. Plus it's a new year!
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#22 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#48 Most Shared Album of 2009

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Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    20
    Brown clumsily emphasizes womanizing and hedonism and balances it out with a couple clean and empty ballads. Out of this portion of the album, only a couple songs leave a lasting impression, and when they do, the silly things that come out of Brown’s mouth tend to be the reason.
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    25
    'Famous Girl' throws the album off balance, and makes every note feel exploitive and self-serving. In trying to restore his reputation, Brown ends up damaging it even more.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    With his actions this year, Chris Brown strapped cement boots on the zero-gravity pleasures pop music is meant to provide. Graffiti won't magically fix that, but at its best moments, it still floats.
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