Monkey Business - Black Eyed Peas
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48 out of 100

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6.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Paste Magazine
    70
    Undeniably and increasingly danceable. [#16, p.148]
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  2. Uncut
    60
    If anything, though, this pop machine is too tightly drilled. [Jul 2005, p.94]
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  3. RapReviews.com
    60
    You'll keep looking for songs with more depth than "Ba Bump," only to find that they're basically all at that level.
  4. Tiny Mix Tapes
    20
    They are to hip-hop what No Doubt was to ska.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 91
  3. Negative: 33 out of 91
  1. jos95
    10
    This has GOT to be The Peas' best album! I loved it instantly upon hearing it - except for My Humps which is a lousy song but it can be easily dismissed. Don't Phunk With my Heart was the song that won me over to the Peas and Don't Lie and Pump It aren't far behind. James Brown's work on the album is quite remarkable - R.I.P. This album has a great mix of rap songs of all sorts and it is impossible to dislike so I recommend you go get it!… Expand
  2. ThomasD
    8
    Most fun I've had listening to an album in a long time. By no means is it ground breaking or inspirational, but it does provide sufficient beats for when you're on the dance floor.… Expand
  3. JasperB
    7
    Fun and raunchy. What's not to like?
  4. LeviM
    4
    Nothing special. "My Humps" is completely tasteless. There are many different alternatives for this album that don't talk about milk and cocoa puffs. Bottom Line: Don't waste the money.… Expand

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