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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

  • Summary: Patience is indeed a requirement for fans of the former Wham! member, as this is just his fourth solo album of original material and first in eight years.

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Amazing
I was mixed up when you came to me Too broke to fix Said 'daddy get you gone, I'm missing my baby' Still missing my baby... I was stitched up by the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    It is by turns funny, dark, ridiculous, exhilarating and -- most strikingly of all -- relentlessly personal. [Apr 2004, p.104]
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  2. The Guardian
    70
    It gives the listener an awful lot to plough through, but anyone willing to persevere will find George Michael's finest work is buried within it.
  3. Mojo
    70
    An oddly experimental record, prioritising texture over tune and betraying a river-deep confessioinal streak. [Apr 2004, p.103]
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  4. Blender
    60
    A prince's share of his royal talent survives. [Aug 2004, p.136]
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  5. Billboard
    50
    Primarily lackluster.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Baring your tortured soul is one thing, but unleashing a barrage of self-pitying ballads and expecting people to listen is a test of even the most open-minded fan's patience. [4 June 2004, p.80]
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  7. Dot Music
    40
    One meandering ballad follows another, each one overlong and labouring under the illusion that emotional profundity is more important than a decent tune.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Go-goAngel
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    I think it's amazing, like no other! Probably one of the best albums of 2004. I recommend, to people who wish to purchase this album, I think it's amazing, like no other! Probably one of the best albums of 2004. I recommend, to people who wish to purchase this album, that you should listen to the songs; "precious box" , "amazing", "flawless", "shoot the dog", "freeek", "Send me someone to love" and "cars and trains".… Expand
  2. SammyJ
    Jul 22, 2004
    10
    Patience is the most honest thing Mr. Michael has written. I love Amazing and American Angel. Through and My Mother Had a Brother are Patience is the most honest thing Mr. Michael has written. I love Amazing and American Angel. Through and My Mother Had a Brother are fantastic songs of heart ache and pain and i love to hear his voice no matter what style or song he is singing because he has the best vocal voice i have ever heard.… Expand
  4. OnurU
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    flawless, absolutely flawless...
  5. joanne
    May 27, 2004
    9
    excellent, moving, really enjoyed it.
  6. AT
    Aug 6, 2004
    9
    I found this album to be absolutely beautiful. Every track has something special in it. While some may argue that it isn't as upbeat as I found this album to be absolutely beautiful. Every track has something special in it. While some may argue that it isn't as upbeat as it could have been, and that it's filled with too much of his personal life, I for one think it's refreshing to hear someone produce music that IS personal. In addition, just the sound of George's voice is enough to move you. It's "absolutely flawless" and I think he is "Amazing".… Expand
  7. WITCHMYERS
    Sep 5, 2020
    8
    A wonderful album and completely produced by George Michael himself. Criticism wrinkled his nose just because he had yet another controversialA wonderful album and completely produced by George Michael himself. Criticism wrinkled his nose just because he had yet another controversial single involving sexuality.… Expand
  8. SteveS
    Jun 9, 2004
    7
    Some good stuff, but (what's new?) too many tracks and some baaaad ones. Love "Precious Box"

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#86 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#41 Most Shared Album of 2004

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