Hurricane - Grace Jones
Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  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. The Boston Phoenix
    Sep 7, 2011
    88
    F*ck Hurricane Irene - Hurricane Grace is this year's force to be reckoned with.
  3. Filter
    Sep 8, 2011
    82
    Her throaty vocals and winsome lyrics recall the Jamaican patois and patience of her youth, while the title track shows off a Grace Jones delighting in a frightening form of future-forward decadence.

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User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
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