Shine - Estelle
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73 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sophomore album for the British artist features Kanye West on her chart topping single "American Boy."

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Mojo
    80
    Shine justifies John Legend's signing of her to his Homeschool label and finding producers she could inspire. [Mar 2008, p.112]
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  2. Dot Music
    80
    Don't be fooled into thinking it's the big American names that are carrying this record, because her lyrical wit, seductive soul vocals and Brit charm offensive prove she is strong enough to punch above her weight.
  3. All Music Guide
    80
    Her second act is ceaselessly enjoyable, one of the finer R&B albums to be released in 2008.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    Mostly it's quality urban pop that achieves its goal, but by sacrificing her personality. [Apr 2008, p.107]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. RobinsonM.
    10
    A great pop album that never will lose the fresh. My favorite are the tracks produced by will.i.am, definitely the biggest producer of nowadays.
  2. PaulC
    8
    One of the best R&B albums I've heard in a while. My only complaint is that while "American Boy" is a hot track, some of the other tracks near it, but not enough. This album is far from perfect, but should've scored higher in my opinion.… Expand

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