Hurricane - Grace Jones
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72 out of 100

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  • Summary: The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Sep 6, 2011
    100
    No one intones like the stentorian Warhol muse -- and then she breaks into vibrato-driven song, throbbing and strong.
  2. CMJ
    Sep 6, 2011
    80
    Hurricane Dub is the original album chopped and screwed and recorded at the bottom of the sea, all murky bass, Jones' deep voice and rasta-twangy guitar.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 21, 2011
    80
    Hurricane is her first new album since 1989, and it's her best ever.
  4. All Music Guide
    Sep 30, 2011
    60
    Although Guest's interpretations work well as an accompaniment piece, it's the return-to-form original (also included here in its entirety) which remains the more essential listen.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. DannyD.
    10
    This is the gem in her catalog for sure, a beautifully crafted masterpiece. The so-called music critics who have given the album only favorable reviews are truly clueless. They all can go back to kissing up to generic bands like u2 and britney spears.… Expand
  2. Ziggster
    8
    One of the best comeback albums an artist could make. Veteran Grace fans will instantly recognize it's her and her style upon first listen. Nearly 23 years after "Bulletproof Heart", Grace Jones still has that magic.… Expand

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