Just Like You
by Keyshia Cole
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2007
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    90
    This stands as a very good album by Keyshia Cole, also the point where Cole's voice grows from an occasionally powerful emotive device into a versatile instrument.
  2. Amazon.com
    90
    Keyshia Cole proves for a second time--for sure and way beyond the shadow of a doubt--that she's headed for Mary J. Blige-style hugeness.
  3. Billboard
    70
    Throughout, Cole leaves behind her staple vibrato, which is refreshing.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    The counterintuitive lushness smothers Cole's modest wail on cuts like'heaven Sent.' [28 Sep 2007, p.105]
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  6. Village Voice
    80
    You can't deny the pleasure of finding a ride-or-die chick who's vulnerable, but can still kick your trifling ass.
  7. Rolling Stone
    60
    A work of engaging, pop-wise R&B.
  8. The New York Times
    70
    The new songs can’t help but sound rather mild, and maybe even constricting.... Still, this is a likable and well-sung album.
  9. Stylus Magazine
    91
    Just Like You shows and proves unquestionably that Cole’s capable of some seriously rich, powerful art.
  10. Hartford Courant
    60
    A late-album glut of so-so, mid-to-slow-tempo material like the Anthony Hamilton duet 'Losing You' and 'Work It Out' leaves you with a lesser impression than the disc probably deserves.
  11. Boston Globe
    50
    Keyshia Cole's street edge sets her apart from her polished R&B peers, but the Oakland, Calif., songstress could have used a good editor on her second album, which is bogged down by too many ballads and overly lush production.
  12. Mojo
    60
    Striken, sorrowful balladry is the meat of this fine album. [Feb 2008, p.102]
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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 67
  3. Negative: 25 out of 67
  1. JoiF.
    Dec 11, 2007
    10
    I love this album it is the best. Her style and voice is amazing. I like her music because she relates to every female. Especially I I love this album it is the best. Her style and voice is amazing. I like her music because she relates to every female. Especially I remember; she sings about all the heartache she went through and how it hurt her so much. She has stepped up from the first album. That is what I like about her music. Every song is better than the last song and album.… Full Review »
  2. ReeseM.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    She has one of the best album's this year I'm glad I don't listen to critics.
  3. JenniferH.
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    I loved the emotion this cd makes me feel. Listening to "Get my Heart Back" makes me think of all the times when I wanted to erase the past. I loved the emotion this cd makes me feel. Listening to "Get my Heart Back" makes me think of all the times when I wanted to erase the past. She just nailed the after the love is gone feelings.… Full Review »
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