Kelis Was Here
by Kelis
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Aug 22, 2006
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40

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  1. mikes.
    Aug 23, 2006
    6
    As an album is fails as a result of tons of filler and too many songs. However, that's not to say there are about three or four could be singles that sound hot and amazing. Its a frustrating album because those four songs "bossy, trilogy, aww S**t, blind fold me" is where kelis lives up to her full potential. But ALL other 14 tracks are simply filler and will have you reaching for As an album is fails as a result of tons of filler and too many songs. However, that's not to say there are about three or four could be singles that sound hot and amazing. Its a frustrating album because those four songs "bossy, trilogy, aww S**t, blind fold me" is where kelis lives up to her full potential. But ALL other 14 tracks are simply filler and will have you reaching for the skip button on your ipod. Overall, some of the best singles of the year are on this album, but 4 out of 18 tracks is not enough to fully recommend, fans may be slightly disappointed.… Expand
  2. Felipecritic
    Oct 23, 2017
    6
    Kelis continua se aventurando no estilo urbano, agora com uma pegada mais eletrônica/dance. Lil Star é uma ótima canção, que causa um relaxamento no meio do álbum com fortes batidas.

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The results are eclectic, erratic, and lacking anything likely to repeat the success of "Milkshake." [25 Aug 2006, p.85]
  2. The New York Times
    60
    It's typically garish and glorious.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    88
    Few artists could line up an ode to bondage right next to a love song so sweet that it could be played at a wedding or invoke Joan Jett right after sharing a cosmic trip with Cee-Lo. That's what Kelis does here. [20 Aug 2006]
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