The Defamation Of Strickland Banks - Plan B
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75 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: Known primarily as a rapper, Ben Drew releases his soul singer concept album, exploring different sounds and an alter ego.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Okayplayer
    Apr 18, 2011
    85
    The Defamation is one of those records that's just too easy to love; its best moments are simply undeniable.
  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Apr 18, 2011
    80
    And whaddayaknow, this ugly duckling – out of a hoodie and into a tux – turns out to have a fine white soul voice and has followed a record you couldn't bear to hear more than once with a record you'll want to play over and over.
  3. PopMatters
    Apr 19, 2011
    80
    If 2011 proves to be a year in which promising artists get their due respects, then The Defamation of Strickland Banks will provide Plan B with a breach for US success.
  4. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 18, 2011
    60
    An interesting diversion, but not much more.

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  1. Labarron
    9
    I very talent singer. I'm impressed. He has a amazing voice. Well produced music and sound. The only negative thing about the album is its ending, but overall, awesome.… Expand

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