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Nothing But the Beat Image
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56

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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 100 Ratings

  • Summary: The French producer/DJ releases his fifth album which includes guest appearances from such artists as Flo Rida, Nicki Minaj, Taio Cruz, Ludacris, Usher. will.i.am, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Akon, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, and Sia.

Top Track

Titanium
You shout it out But I can't hear a word you say I'm talking loud not saying much I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet Shoot me down, but I... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. With four-on-the-floor dance music the nearest the actually popular pop world came to mindless rocking out in 2011, I only wish it had a few "I Gotta Feeling"s.
  2. Aug 18, 2011
    70
    Guetta can't match the inexhaustible bliss of his Kelly Rowland–aided 2009 disco smash "When Love Takes Over," but he can make 50 Cent seem like an edgy Daft Punk fanboy, which is not an insubstantial trick.
  3. Aug 29, 2011
    70
    The mastermind behind many hits, including Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling,'' doesn't break new ground on his fourth album. Instead, he brings together many of today's pop superstars and offers a platform as swooshes, squiggles, and propulsive beats elevate them to club heaven.
  4. Aug 26, 2011
    60
    As packed and punchy as Black Eyed Peas on steroids, this is the sound of the overground.
  5. Aug 30, 2011
    60
    If Guetta's fifth album doesn't convince you that he's the Bono of the four-on-the-floor beat, it does show how good he is at making Eurohouse's thumping trounce and jet-engine synth whoosh feel like natural elements in the hip-hop, R&B and even rock continuum.
  6. Sep 27, 2011
    40
    Nothing But the Beat is in many ways a showcase of everything that is bad about pop music in 2011: derivative, novelty, shallow, rushed, Auto-Tuned to the ends of the earth and thoroughly uninteresting.
  7. Aug 29, 2011
    20
    Guetta's trademark union of stadium trance and American R&B is represented in a glittering array of bling-encrusted collaborations (Snoop Dogg, Akon, Chris Brown) but they struggle to impose any distinctive personality on the overall mood of relentless rictus-grin-inducing euphoria.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. Aug 29, 2011
    10
    I think David Guetta have done a very well-done job with this new album, yes it's true the album has a pair or three lack-rhythm songs, butI think David Guetta have done a very well-done job with this new album, yes it's true the album has a pair or three lack-rhythm songs, but most of them are full of rhythm, in addition there are different styles of music, each with a very good reference. Expand
  2. Jan 13, 2013
    10
    Really happy with his self-relating song "Without You" on this album. Him and Usher did a really, really nice job with it. I can relate to itReally happy with his self-relating song "Without You" on this album. Him and Usher did a really, really nice job with it. I can relate to it so much, and this is why I got hooked on it. If you ever need a song to listen to, please just look it up and listen to it. It is a great song. Expand
  3. Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Es un álbum muy variado, sin perder esa línea o estilo propio del mismo. Es mucho más casual y atrevido que él anterior, eso lo haceEs un álbum muy variado, sin perder esa línea o estilo propio del mismo. Es mucho más casual y atrevido que él anterior, eso lo hace excepcional y perfecto para bailar. Expand
  4. Sep 3, 2011
    8
    Following "One Love", which was a great record, David Guetta did not have an easy job repeating it's success. But I must admit it, afterFollowing "One Love", which was a great record, David Guetta did not have an easy job repeating it's success. But I must admit it, after listening closely to this album, I have to say it's a pretty solid record. "Titanium" feat. Sia completely amazed me, as I find it the highlight of this album. All in all, great album for listening in your car while on your way to the nightclub with your friends, or at a party, or anywhere basically. A solid 8. Expand
  5. Aug 29, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is eh. i kinda like it. it's good, and my basically favorite 2 songs are on it (night of your life and where dem girls at). So yeah he's been nominated for 7 things, won 10 awards, and in 2009 got third place for top 100 DJ's and again in 2010 in second place! He is really popular. So this album deserves a 7. Expand
  6. Aug 29, 2011
    5
    Despite the catchy singles, David Guetta made an awful job on this follow-up to 'One Love'. He is becoming a dance-pop version of previousDespite the catchy singles, David Guetta made an awful job on this follow-up to 'One Love'. He is becoming a dance-pop version of previous hitmaker, Timbaland. Only Titanium is a really good surprise in the album, with the Afrojack-helped song. (I did not listen to the instrumental CD) Expand
  7. Feb 3, 2012
    3
    This album is not good. Not at all. Yes, some songs are kind of catchy. But there's nothing that makes this album "stand out". It's all veryThis album is not good. Not at all. Yes, some songs are kind of catchy. But there's nothing that makes this album "stand out". It's all very plain, it lacks passion, it's got no unique sound, there's nothing that moves you to listen to it again. Don't buy this album. I made the same mistake and I can tell you, it's a waste of your money. Expand

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