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Once Again - John Legend
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77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Grammy-winning neo-soul singer's follow-up to 'Get Lifted' was produced by Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Dot Music
    90
    Frequently staggering.
  2. Paste Magazine
    90
    Legend has grown by leaps on this disc, delivering a richer sound and more adventurous experimentation. [Dec 2006, p.88]
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  3. Slant Magazine
    60
    Like its predecessor, Once Again's midsection bulges with excess MOR fat, but unlike Legend's debut, the album doesn't resurrect itself by the end.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. algunac
    10
    The new album sounds totally different, yet it's still some of the best music out there. Once Again is a great CD. It shows his maturity in the music industry, which I believe is greatly needed.… Expand
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  2. reesem
    5
    ...only three really good songs; the rest, although lyrically satisfying, don't follow through with enough creativity and popping vocal arrangements. the production on Get Lifted was 10 times better.… Expand
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  3. LucaP
    3
    the best is the first.i dont like this,only few tracks is good than nothing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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