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Sticks + Stones
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  • Summary: The debut release for the British singer/rapper who appeared on the 2010 UK version of the X Factor show was produced by RedOne. The US edition has two songs that are different than the UK 2011 release.
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Want U Back
Uh! Mmm, yeah. La la la la laaa Uh! Hey, boy you never had much game So I needed to upgrade So I went and walked away way way Uh Now, I see you've... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Oct 2, 2012
    75
    With her manic lowbrow sass - tiresome at length but lovable on singles like "Want U Back"--she makes these street-laced pop tracks her own
  2. BBC Music
    Nov 28, 2011
    70
    It all adds up to a sassy, splashy modern pop album that rattles through its 10 tracks in a dash under 35 minutes.
  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.
  4. 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.
  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.
  7. The Independent (UK)
    Dec 6, 2011
    20
    the only real flashes of character come from the reworked riffs of Old Neneh Cherry and Ann Peebles hits used on a couple of tracks.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 6 out of 20
  1. 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!… Expand
  2. VDeassis
    Aug 10, 2013
    10
    Album's highlights/My bets:
    1. Want U Back
    2. With Ur Love ft. Mike Posner 3. Superhero 4. Grow Up ft. Busta Rhymes 5. End Up Here These    Album's highlights/My bets:
    1. Want U Back
    2. With Ur Love ft. Mike Posner
    3. Superhero
    4. Grow Up ft. Busta Rhymes
    5. End Up Here
    These would be perfect singles.    … Expand
  4. LanaDelRey
    Mar 24, 2013
    9
    A Great Debut! Cant Wait To Hear More Songs Like Want U Back And Oath!
  5. Philipp1996
    Apr 7, 2012
    6
    A funny pop record. For teenagers.
    It's not the world and not a perfect record but it makes fan to listen to it.
    She has not the best    A funny pop record. For teenagers.
    It's not the world and not a perfect record but it makes fan to listen to it.
    She has not the best voice,but its very cute.    … Expand
  6. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    4
    Sticks + Stones é um álbum bem mediano. Cher Lloyd consegue ser melhor do que isso. As faixas que são "chicletes" e grudam na cabeça enjoamSticks + Stones é um álbum bem mediano. Cher Lloyd consegue ser melhor do que isso. As faixas que são "chicletes" e grudam na cabeça enjoam muito rápido. Swagger Jagger é a pior música do álbum, enquanto a melhor é Beautiful People.… Expand
  7. Spotlights
    Nov 17, 2012
    3
    Shockingly immature. I don't know what audience she's trying to sell this to as it's just a bit of a mess to be honest. There are some solidShockingly immature. I don't know what audience she's trying to sell this to as it's just a bit of a mess to be honest. There are some solid tracks (namely With Ur Love and Superhero), but monstrosities like Dub On The Track just leave me baffled. In regards to the US edition, having listened to Oath and Riot, I can tell that she's being promoted as some sort of Avril Lavine contemporary. It's all too cheesy.… Expand
  8. MonsieurMazure
    Oct 6, 2012
    1
    Voila encore un album qui ne s'écoute pas enfin qu'il vaut mieux ne pas écouter. Le néant prédomine largement cetVoila encore un album qui ne s'écoute pas enfin qu'il vaut mieux ne pas écouter. Le néant prédomine largement cet album sans queue ni tête. A bon entendeur.… Expand

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