The Evolution
by Ciara
  • Record Label: LaFace
  • Release Date: Dec 5, 2006
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The dance songs are rugged and terrific, but eventually the tempos slow and the album drags.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Much like Aaliyah’s sophomore effort One In A Million a decade ago, Ciara: The Evolution is the sound of a babydiva starting to really find her voice.
  3. Uncut
    80
    Another terrific collection, tacking a stylish course between Jam and Lewis, Zapp and raving crunk. [May 2007, p.88]
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  5. Amazon.com
    70
    Few modern songstresses work a beat better.
  6. PopMatters
    70
    The ballads mostly come at the end, and they’re all pretty not-so-hot.
  7. Blender
    70
    Despite a new set of producers... this vivacious, club-friendly sophomore set merely tinkers with her old recipe. [Jan/Feb 2007, p.83]
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  8. Prefix Magazine
    70
    The Evolution delivers what Ciara is known for: hot beats, killer hooks and club bangers.
  9. Dot Music
    70
    "The Evolution" is good but nowhere near dynamic or forward thinking enough to put Ciara on the A-List and fulfil her boundless ambition.
  10. Q Magazine
    70
    A superbly consistent R&B collection. [May 2007, p.123]
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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 13 out of 70
  1. antaios
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    While clearly in the style that Destiny's Child and TLC created and popularized, she brought a T-Pain-ish, hard electro edge to the table thatWhile clearly in the style that Destiny's Child and TLC created and popularized, she brought a T-Pain-ish, hard electro edge to the table that would prove to be influentual for most of '00s R&B (talking Rihanna and The-Dream, but also Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé herself), as well as hit machines like Black Eyed Peas who took it to another extreme, to the point that every R&B act that didn't have her sound would sound outdated.… Full Review »
  2. DoseofLoyalty
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    A CLASSIC ALBUM! This album is amazing. The songs are good quality and I can listen to them over and over. "Promise," "Like A Boy," "My Love."A CLASSIC ALBUM! This album is amazing. The songs are good quality and I can listen to them over and over. "Promise," "Like A Boy," "My Love." and so many more. She expresses her feelings through each song and it's a message, a meaning in her music. Such a talented woman.… Full Review »
  3. HalordV.
    Jul 18, 2008
    10
    Masterpiece!
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