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Playing With Fire - Kevin Federline
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15 out of 100

Overwhelming dislike - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 7 out of 7
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  1. Billboard
    30
    In general, Federline enunciates well. [11 Nov 2006]
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  2. All Music Guide
    20
    The worst thing about Playing with Fire is that it's too stale and inept to inspire laughter: it can only elicit weary groans.
  3. Slant Magazine
    20
    This disc is just as disposable and dumb as you'd expect.
  4. NOW Magazine
    20
    His flow is generic and instantly forgettable and his lyrics are trite, inconsequential and full of self-importance.
  5. Vibe
    20
    His constipated, region-nonspecific flow overwhelms even the most flamboyant beats. [Jan 2007, p.119]
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  6. Rolling Stone
    10
    Federline's rhyme flow is the opposite of tight.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    0
    Other rappers might hesitate to brag about marrying into bling, but Federline isn't self-conscious about it.
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2.6 out of 10

Generally unfavorable- based on 289 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 196
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 196
  3. Negative: 138 out of 196
  1. JoelS
    10
    The complex production stands up to Neptunes' pinnacle work. The tight rhyme schematic set forth by Eminem is combined with the intellectual lyrical depth of Sage Francis, This is an unforgettable achievement in white hip-hop. … Full Review »
  2. AaronJ
    10
    By far the greatest rap album to be released in history. "moguls" like dr. dre and grandmaster flash cry when hearing this, seeing that there work is just so inferior. people will play this and god will bless them!… Full Review »
  3. Alain
    3
    I think that even the critics had hard time remain objective to this album. It has couple of listenable songs and Federlines rap flow is no worse than Eminems for example. I dont know if the music is the most important thing when you listen to rap, but if thats the case I heard worse. Though K Feds lyrics are hidious he has salvaged some songs on this album with a decent production.… Full Review »
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