My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1) - Mary J. Blige
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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12

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  1. carla125
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    The second best R&B album this year after Beyoncé's 4. Mary proves that you can stay true to her roots and make great music successfully. Well done, recommended.
  2. Labarron
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    One of the best R&B albums of the year. It's a classic. MJB sings her heart out on every track. Great collaborations with Beyonce, Rick Ross, Nas, Drake, Brook Lynn, and actress Taraji P. Henson. Great introduction with Diddy. Overall, My Life II is one of my favorite albums of the year.

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Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Consequence of Sound
    Dec 15, 2011
    70
    Truly, this is more of an extension than a sequel, with Blige showing once more that she can go from tripped-out, beat-heavy tracks to earnest love songs in a moment, and that "moment" is something she inhabits achingly well.
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  2. PopMatters
    Dec 9, 2011
    88
    My Life II, despite its flaws, is an immensely enjoyable and impressive album. The four song, mid-album set of soulful R&B, featuring both her new single "25/8" and a cover of Chaka Kahn's "Ain't Nobody" is pure pleasure for the ear, unfiltered stimulation for the body, and mood enhancer for the heart. The closing trio of ballads, including "Need Someone" and the soundtrack single from The Help, "The Living Proof" demonstrate the singer's ability to capture the magnificent mysteries of adult emotion in her vocal phrasing.
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  3. DJ Booth
    Dec 6, 2011
    70
    I don't think My Life II in and of itself will go down as one of Mary's best albums; for all its quality it just doesn't have the focus and vision of a classic and occasionally seems to pander to the hot house/techno/club trend.
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