No More Drama - Mary J. Blige
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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics What's this?

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sixth album from Mary J. Blige features guest appearances from Lenny Kravitz, Eve, and Missy Elliott and production work from The Neptunes and Dr. Dre.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Spin Cycle
    100
    Pulling it all together is her beautifully rough voice, which has grown more precise without losing any of its raw, bluesy power.
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    In 2001’s current crop of R&B singers, Blige’s voice is truly inimitable. It’s husky, strong, soulful and full of maturity. Make no mistake, though, this lady can still flow like no one’s business...
  3. Sonicnet
    80
    Because her samples are so shameless, so out in the open, what No More Drama sounds like in the end is Blige singing along to the radio: equal parts fan and artist.
  4. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    20
    More than ever, Blige's harmonious state just isn't an interesting place to be: Songs like "Beautiful Day" and "Flying Away" express exuberance of the rainbows-and-flowers variety. Miserable, Blige can be penetrating and profound; happy, she comes off generic and bland.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. IeshaB.
    10
    i can relate to mary on almost all of these songs on the album. im really feeling mary. im sick and tired of being sick and tired. fom mary's #1 fan/look-alike.… Expand
  2. DaveA.
    10
    Her best ever album!
  3. TinaK-S
    10
    Love it more each time I listen. Fills me with emotion. Sometimes it fits too well with my mood. Scary. She is something else.
  4. AutumnB
    10
    Ilove all of Mary J. Blige albums all them touch my life and relationship. i can't wait to see her in concert.

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