Something Else
by Robin Thicke
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Though his sources remain numerous, this is his most focused, least scattered, and least dilettantish set, and it benefits greatly from its brevity relative to "The Evolution."
  2. Billboard
    70
    The new set isn't without a whiff of schmaltz....Thicke's strong singing--and a few winning uptempo numbers, including the infectious 'Magic' and the R. Kelly-ish 'Sidestep'--right the ship.
  3. Boston Globe
    70
    Amid the attempts at sexual healing and cosmic, eco-soul unity, Thicke crafts some beautiful atmospheres.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    There may be very little here that is truly innovative, but Thicke proves that new dogs do old tricks pretty well.
  6. Vibe
    80
    Something Else--a sharper, more concise follow-up to 2006’s breakthrough but spotty, "The Evolution of Robin Thicke"--songwriter and producer Thicke is using the tones and rhythms of soul music for a bigger idea: dissatisfaction.
  7. Dot Music
    80
    He's got an exceptionally stylish and more importantly, sellable album to back it up.

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. bryanbranly
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Robin Thicke gives us feelings full of soul, love and smoothness on this R&B classic. Best songs here are Tie My Hands, The Sweetest Love & Magic
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