Once Again - John Legend
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77 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 31 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. Blender
    80
    Once Again sets out to rebuild the dramatic storytelling and redemptive power of soul music on a hip-hop foundation.
  3. Mojo
    80
    His most impressive skill is echoing the laid-back charm of Bill Withers and the melodic instincts of Stevie Wonder. [Dec 2006, p.104]
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  4. 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
  2. ReubenF
    8
    This guy is very talented. Unfortunately for him, his music is a little too adult contemporary jazz to be cool, but hopefully if he keeps on producing music of quality like on this album and Get Lifted, that won't matter and he will eventually get the popularity he deserves. I also like Common and Kayne West, who he has collaborated with. He needs perhaps to get a little more funk, and a little less jazz, into his sound.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. LucaP
    3
    the best is the first.i dont like this,only few tracks is good than nothing.

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