Just Whitney
by Whitney Houston
  • Record Label: Arista
  • Release Date: Dec 10, 2002
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Dot Music
    70
    Amazingly, perhaps, this is a cogent, compact and really quite good record, one that mixes upbeat, perhaps slightly clinical R&B with uber-ballads and occasional snatches of what appears to be an attempt at intimacy.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Has a refreshingly old-school vibe.
  3. E! Online
    67
    She doesn't quite act her age on teen beat-driven single "Whatchulookinat," but she makes up for it with a series of R&B standards and diva-worthy ballads that hit most of the right notes.

Awards & Rankings

68
#68 Most Discussed Album of 2002
49
#49 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 8 out of 32
  1. someonewhocares
    Oct 5, 2022
    7
    Just Whitney has a gripping old-school R&B, Soul vibe that has me begging for more than just 10 songs. Although it isn't her best, it is farJust Whitney has a gripping old-school R&B, Soul vibe that has me begging for more than just 10 songs. Although it isn't her best, it is far from being her worst because of the vibe it breathes and of the soul ballads that are just quintessential Whitney.… Full Review »
  2. AbrahamBJ
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    This is an overall very flowing album. The tracks are comfortable for the most part and Whitney sounded strong and firm and she soundedThis is an overall very flowing album. The tracks are comfortable for the most part and Whitney sounded strong and firm and she sounded connected and proud of the words she was humming or belting or cooing.… Full Review »
  3. Cadmielt
    Oct 29, 2012
    8
    whitney is just a great album I liked is very true that some songs make you feel a new feeling and try it on my own there some songs withwhitney is just a great album I liked is very true that some songs make you feel a new feeling and try it on my own there some songs with bobby collaborate on some songs and her voice ruined the songs. if the record would have supported in the media defending this had not happened. the same label hung whitney what was happening at the time to release the album. emancipation of you know who or music are well below this great album I give it an 8.… Full Review »
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