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Universal acclaim- based on 1313 Ratings
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Mixed: 113 out of 1313
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Negative: 101 out of 1313
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Jun 22, 2011The best eminem album yet. Tons of classic beats and lyrics. Also, many people featured in his songs are perfectly integrated to keep the eminem feel, while still giving their own individual touch.
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Jun 11, 2011Hey, to everyone who says if we give this a good rating, we don't know the real slim shady, well yes i do, i have heard all his cds, i own all of them and i generally like them all (Relapse and Infinite are just ok though). He is the best rapper ever and i personally believe this is his best cd. It has nothing but good songs, it is amazing and shows just how great of a rapper he is
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Jun 10, 2011
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May 12, 2011eminem was more calm on this album. it was a good album. it deserved recognition at the grammys. it was decent. eminem proves he can sing and rap.
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Apr 2, 2011
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Feb 27, 2011
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Feb 10, 2011Jonathan Burger
1-24-11 Recovery-Eminem Review
Eminem, now clean, once again shocks the music world with an outstanding album about his recovery from drug abuse. With his last album being named relapse, some thoughts might come to mind that â -
Feb 9, 2011Well what an album! It's not as good as Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy but his darkness and his ability to rap will blow you away.
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Jan 28, 2011
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Jan 22, 2011
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Jan 22, 2011Eminem is back and with noo surprize Kicking *** with his new album. Yes its not the same as his old stuff but still just as good. Eminem never fails to impress
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Jan 2, 2011
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Dec 2, 2010
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Nov 25, 2010One of the greatest albums of 2010. This album is very good but it can't beat The Slim Shady LP or The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show. Great!
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Nov 23, 2010
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Nov 16, 2010This album is the most anticipated album of 2010. Eminem is back, bigger, better and stronger. Reocvery holds the most whitty, funny and moving lyrics, ever made by Eminem. The choruses for the songs are fantastic, they have a light pop style in them which makes them catchy. Hip-hop and I are proud to say, Eminem, is the greatest rapper alive.
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Nov 6, 2010Pretty good and some nice songs in this album. Examples are, ''Not Afraid'', ''Love the way you Lie''.
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Nov 3, 2010
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Oct 18, 2010After listening to this album i was amazed it had funny sides but also serious.Way better than Relapse:Refill album.I thought he did a amazing job.10 years and hes still making hits!
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Sep 7, 2010This album says only one thing Eminem is back alive and kicking. Em's return has made a big impact on the charts with 2 singles already reaching the top 10 in the UK charts with Love the Way You Lie reaching number 1 for 1 week, this album is the best Eminem album ive ever listened to by far. Good work Marshall.
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Sep 4, 2010the best album of the year, the songs are amazing im a normally a very strong critic when it comes to music, because i love it , this is one of eminems best albums
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Sep 3, 2010
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Aug 31, 2010This is Just not a good album really yes if he's not screaming he's cussing I've heard worse though his verses are good but it seems his beats are repetitive and he tries to hard to tell make himself seem as innocent we all want to hear your story but tell it raw but with less screaming and cussing and less pop and rap and more REAL
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Aug 27, 2010Eminem keeps improving his skills in the last couple of years. Relapse was good, but this is PERFECT!
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Aug 21, 2010This is one awesome album. And no, it's not good as Marshall Matters or Eminem Show or Encore, but I really, really like it. I would pick out 3 fav songs from this album: Not Afraid, Love The Way You Lie (And it will be a hit ! You' ll see) and W.T.P. Go,Em, go !
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Aug 18, 2010Good but not great. Too much pop for my taste. Better than "Relapse", that's for sure. I'm glad that he is still making some good songs. Album certainly exceeded my expectations.
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Aug 17, 2010very good album one of his best along the eminem show and mmlp, i would rank his albums in this order:
1.The Eminem Show/recovery
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Aug 15, 2010this may not be the best eminem album but not the worst album yet.Any person can keep on listening 2 diss album continuosly without skipping a track not a great stuff but still its shady back again..
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Aug 12, 2010
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NoahDJun 28, 2010
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idrisaJun 28, 2010These critics are insane..how could you like drake cd better than this one....eminem delivered on this record i think it is tied for his second best work the eminem show..now this cd is on track to selling 700,000 in its first week out Go em!
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DRomichJun 28, 2010Em's most complete album to date. His sound has matured and he spits hard every verse, every song. Sure, there are 2 or 3 songs that on this CD that sound average; but on any other CD out right now would be in the top 3.
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mattrJun 28, 2010Album of the Year no doubt, and any one who gives this album a bad review is either a major hater or fuckin hip-hop / rap musically challenged!
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BTJun 28, 2010I follow the critics alot...but these reviews make no sense. This is Em at his best....we haven't seen him this good since 2002. Nice work.
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traviswJun 28, 2010
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RezJJun 28, 2010What just happened to his music? there's only one track that you can listen and it's his collaboration with Rihanna. the one hi did with P!nk is the worst track ever but i really wanted more from Eminem. they kinda know him as "King of Rap" but "Recovery" can ruin his career.
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JakeSnakeJun 28, 2010
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ScottDJun 28, 2010
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GarryV.Jun 27, 2010One of his best albums to date, just to name a couple of amazing songs including his colaborations with lil wayne, rhianna and Kobe on 'No Love', 'Love the way you lie' and 'Talking to myself'! I think eaisly the best album of the year and going to easily be one of Eminems best ever.
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PeyotrS.Jun 26, 2010
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SoulBadassJun 26, 2010new em album is amazing but at times he seems that he is still recovering but much better than relapse. great how he mentions alot of prior experiences. SLIM SHADY IS BACK!!!!!!!!
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PeteRJun 26, 2010Great album. His best since The Eminem Show. No other rappers out there today can even compare to the lyrical and mic skills of this guy.
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MattF.Jun 26, 2010
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AlexGJun 26, 2010
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JDDubbleyaJun 26, 2010Great album. Wordplay and lyricism is by far at the top of the game, and possibly top of his game. The content vaires from what were used to from Em, but he has been through a lot and he has matured and come out on the other side. Generally good production but not great. The production of the album is in my mind what makes it a 9 and not a 10.
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triagemcJun 26, 2010
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MattMJun 25, 2010Best album since the Mathers LP and one of the best hip hop albums in recent years. Can't remember when the last time I couldn't stop listening to an album over and over again, Great job EM keep up that killer sh*t!!!
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F.S.Jun 25, 2010
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danielmJun 25, 2010Going to do my best. To never read another music critics review (starting today). I usally stay away from them. Because, most come across, like sheltered individuals with little to no real life experience. But, I love this album so much. Thought I would give them a chance. But, obviously they don't get it. Which is fine. But, why would you take so much time to rate an album it
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KennyJ.Jun 25, 2010The album proves Eminem's back for real and registers as his third best album only behind "The Marshall Mathers LP" and "The Eminem Show".Screw the critics on this one,they definitely too deaf and can't tell how good the record is.
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TommyKJun 25, 2010This album has shown why Eminem is on the level of the all time greats. His records evoke different emotions and with great variety. Unlike his last album "Relapse" this album isn't in a accent. This complements the subject matter of the raps. He mainly raps about his deceased best friend Proof from D12, his struggle with drugs, and his comeback to rap.
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MikeGJun 25, 2010
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OkotieOJun 25, 2010He expressed his felt feelings, i particularly love No love, the way to lie, crazy about space bound.... the melancholic reality of talking 2 myself... its a pass 4 me.
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JamesS.Jun 25, 2010Great album...I'm sick of the funny, joking, waste of time Eminem has filled some albums with. This is real from top to bottom.
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AnonJun 25, 2010This is his best effort since The Eminem Show. The tracks "On Fire, WTP, Seduction, Untitled" leave something to be desired, but at a total of 17 tracks strong, there is a ton of quality music. Space Bound, Cinderella Man, Love the Way You Lie, You're Never Over are all pleasant surprises. The album lacks a goofy MTV hit song, which may hurt it
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NoirlingJun 25, 2010I don't understand music critics, I suppose, because this album is excellent. There were at least 5 songs on it that I would deem hit worthy. The rest were 4 and 3 star quality. It's time to get off the HATE EMINEM bus, people. This stuff is touching and tight. Peep it.
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BobB.Jun 24, 2010Great great album, Eminem is totally back to form. Lost the accent, lost the corny joke tracks, just pure fire.
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BrandonT.Jun 24, 2010Album is dope. Em keep killing them.
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AlexM.Jun 24, 2010These critics are retarded...as of right now the critics are saying encore was better than recovery... they dont know dick.... Marshalll Mathers LP Slim Shady LP Eminem Show Recovery Relapse Encore.
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HumayunMJun 24, 2010Probably one of the best album that he has came out with. The Critics need to realize that he is getting old and he will not rap about his hate for Moby.
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RobMJun 24, 2010Recovery is Eminem's best album since The Eminem Show and is, in my opinion, his third best album so far (behind the Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show respectfully). 90% of the material on this CD is absolutely brilliant and getting rid of the pointless skits was an inspired decision. Theres no more Steve Burman or Ken Keneff... thank god. An amazing album.
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NestorSJun 24, 2010Amazing album...I seriously think the critics dont 'get' it and are expecting something they shouldn't plan on receiving. The lyrics in here are on par with the greatest of all time and this album deserves multiple listens.
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Schmidty15Jun 24, 2010Big fan of Pitchfork.com but man...they blew it on their review. The only thing holding this album from being a true classic are EM's corney sing-songy choruses. Lyrically, I'm not sure if I've ever heard EM spit with so much conviction. Rejoice Slim Shady fans....he's back!
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DanielOJun 24, 2010Good album, bit too apolegetic.
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NejcJun 24, 2010It's just amazing how great album Recovery is after all the disappointments in the last 5 years. Although I really liked Relapse. This one is just on another level.
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MullardSJun 24, 2010
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kb9h2opoloJun 24, 2010Awesome except for a few tracks "meh" songs --> no love, your never over, seduction, wtp and talkin to myself... Awesome tracks--> love the way you lie, almost famous, cinderella man, space bound, cold wind blows, 25 to life, wont back down Good not great--> not afraid, going through changes, so bad, the bonus track and on fire.
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MarkNJun 23, 2010This album could be a classic. Eminem lyrically murders pretty much every song.
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BrianBJun 23, 2010HE IS BACK. the metacritics dont know or understand, they are stuck in their addictons, But Eminem surpassed his addictions and thus he is way above these critical freaks of nature. Em i get you man, get it up bro its a daily battle to remain real in the midst of all these talkers.
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KelKJun 23, 2010Best I've heard from Em in a while, but the overall sound is a been there done that. Still I would suggest a giving the record a listen.
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BraidenMJun 23, 2010This is the problem with critic reviews on music they don't like. Ok so most ppl dont like "gratuitious nastiness", or so they want you to believe, but I think that without cursing and being himself I would turn it off. Clean is Eminem. 10. Hes back playable tracks throughout. Get some critics that actually listen to rap.
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BhaveshMJun 23, 2010It is different from his other works, this album is new and refreshing, while still not at the pinnacle of his best work, this album is far better than his previous two, and there are some tracks where he spits hot fire.
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YasserRJun 23, 2010I really like this album. Its really more then what i could have hoped. An truly fantastic album and a must buy for any Eminem fan.
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JamieRitchieJun 23, 2010amazing album
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ZakeryL.Jun 23, 2010Possibly the best album yet... sure it has its flaws but he's back back again shadys back... best song on the album is either your never over or not afraid hands down
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LukaszJun 23, 2010Better than Relapse and Encore but TSSLP, TMMLP, TES are still the best.
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MikeS.Jun 23, 2010
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AndrewT.Jun 23, 2010This album is so sick it going to be a number one seller for sure.
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AlexP.Jun 23, 2010Not his best album, but considerably better than relaspe. His flows back, and beats are different but refreshing. Keep it up eminem.
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ryans.Jun 23, 2010This has to be My favorite album from Eminem. This entire album exceeds Relapse in every way. Amazing, keep it up Em.
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JeffJun 23, 2010
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CalebR.Jun 23, 2010
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gurjbJun 23, 2010
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AJJun 23, 2010A near perfect album, his best in years. At first I wasn't impressed, but now I love it more every time I listen to it.
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RobbieO.Jun 23, 2010The Album is one of the best hes ever done. Hes finally gotten back to his roots and lost that accent that riddled Relapse.
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darrylt.Jun 23, 2010Great album eminem is back,he clearly put alot of heart into this album, most of them critics that have slated the album must be jealous of his comeback or maybe they cant get over all there own problems or addictions. haters i think there called.
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DavidNJun 23, 2010An obvious attempt to get the pop fans back on side. The promotion behind this album is mecca. The content is typical: MM whining about everything then denying it, all to the sound of dreary, looping beats. I want to be impressed, not shocked.
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HogHeadJun 23, 2010
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JamesKJun 23, 2010Honestly, Eminem has once again succeeded in making me embarrassed to listen to hip-hop. His lyrics are filled with hate and shame that he has no reason to have. Seeing the user score for this album makes me disgusted as well. Has the real hip-hop really died?
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MichaelBJun 23, 2010Don't listen to the critics, especially not jayson greene at pitchfork, this album is one of the better albums I've heard in the past couple years, certainly eminem's best since the eminem show.
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AdamDJun 23, 2010His best in years. Right behind The Marshall Mather's LP and The Eminem Show in terms of quality.
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BenWJun 22, 2010
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MarkF.Jun 22, 2010This album is pure hip hop. wasnt made for the critics, but the fans and he pulled through.
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JoeS.Jun 22, 2010This, in my mind, is the most honest and solid Eminem album he has released.
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BenD.Jun 22, 2010If he was black, no one would listen.
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ZachQ.Jun 22, 2010
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GabeM.Jun 22, 2010
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MikeLJun 22, 2010This is a pretty mediocre album. Em's lyrics are definitely there, but the production is pretty bad, and his singing voice gets annoying after a while. I'd say it's still better than relapse, but it does not even compare to the eminem show or the marshall mathers LP.
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TrentLJun 22, 2010This album is awesome; best album of the year so far and one of his best album I give this album a 9.5/10 . all the songs are awesome. some critics understand that this album is really good.
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HansSJun 22, 2010Eminem is back. This is album is in par with The Eminem Show. This is coming from someone who despised Encore and Relapse. The critics are just haters, half of them wouldn't appreciate good rap if Jesus delivered it himself. I AM SO HAPPY WITH THIS ALBUM!!!!
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Awards & Rankings
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Jan 7, 2011No matter how cleverly he's rhyming, which varies, he could use subject matter beyond married-to-the-game and his traditional obsessions. But with Shady in the shadows, rarely are these themes lifted by Em's long-recessive sense of play.
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Much of Recovery centers around such themes as romantic devotion and anxiety, but the resulting material rings unsurprisingly hollow.
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Sadly, a piecemeal approach to production (Dr Dre has just one credit) leaves the album lacking an abiding mood and drowning in fashionable soft-rock samples.