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Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: Known primarily as a rapper, Ben Drew releases his soul singer concept album, exploring different sounds and an alter ego.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 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. 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. 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. 60
    An interesting diversion, but not much more.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. 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