Sticks + Stones
by Cher Lloyd
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Oct 2, 2012
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 19, 2011
    60
    There are times throughout its ten tracks when Lloyd does appear to be testing the patience of even her most ardent fans.
  2. The Guardian
    Nov 28, 2011
    60
    You end up with an album that tells you nothing about Cher Lloyd and everything about the people around her: specifically, that the dominant force in British pop music doesn't appear to have a clue about pop music.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 28, 2011
    60
    The X Factor contestant's first album is an exhausting, if lovable mess of cartoon-bright, turbo-charged grime-pop.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 28, 2011
    50
    Cher's not proved herself nimble enough to be more than roadkill beneath its wheels.
  6. No Ripcord
    Nov 28, 2011
    40
    After a promising opening trio of tracks, Sticks + Stones wanes badly, and begins to sound more and more like it's been focus-grouped by industry executives in pursuit of a quick buck until there's barely any semblance of character left.

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#62 Most Discussed Album of 2012

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 99
  3. Negative: 41 out of 99
  1. MusiclyMade
    Feb 26, 2012
    2
    Overall, 'Sticks & Stones' is pretty much everything thatâ
  2. AloudSound
    Oct 12, 2012
    5
    "Unfortunately, [Sticks + Stones] isn't much of a great debut. It contains songs like "Want U Back" and "With Ur Love" that are really fine"Unfortunately, [Sticks + Stones] isn't much of a great debut. It contains songs like "Want U Back" and "With Ur Love" that are really fine bubbly pop radio tunes, but the album together is just a problem waiting to happen."… Full Review »
  3. octothorpes
    Jan 25, 2012
    10
    Cher Lloyd is sassy on every track on this album. Stand out tracks on the album include "Want U Back" , "With Ur Love" and "Superhero". ICher Lloyd is sassy on every track on this album. Stand out tracks on the album include "Want U Back" , "With Ur Love" and "Superhero". I only wish there were more than 10 tracks!… Full Review »
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