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The Cookbook - Missy Elliott
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74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics What's this?

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

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  • Summary: Slick Rick, The Neptunes, M.I.A., Tweet and Mary J. Blige are among the guests on Elliott's first new disc in two years. Longtime collaborator Timbaland produces just two tracks here.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Stylus Magazine
    100
    Her adventurous and, yes, massive, persona is allowed to wander wherever it wants on The Cookbook, be it avant or common.
  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    It's vital beginning to end--vital even when it's misguided.
  3. Playlouder
    60
    You'd probably want Missy to wash her hands before she got anywhere near a real kitchen if this album is anything to go by. The perv.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. MalcolmS
    10
    This CD is Supa Dupa Fly Pt. II, No Jokes. At first i was mad b/c Missy didnt have her usual Timbaland Produced CD but, Missy survived without the help of her life-time partner, and does a great job at it too.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. MikeC
    10
    Best I've heard her.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BryanT
    0
    The Cookbook has so many recipes that taste like crap. Slick party songs? Tail dropping? You guys actually used the word tail dropping. Riiiight, definitely give it 0.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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