The Preacher's Son - Wyclef Jean
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61 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: Wyclef's fourth solo disc finds Patti LaBelle, Missy Elliott, Buju Banton, Redman, Carlos Santana (among others) making contributions.

Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
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  1. Mojo
    80
    Upbeat and jubilant... a showcase for Wyclef the songwriter. [Dec 2003, p.107]
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  2. Q Magazine
    60
    His fourth album sees credible Jean making a timely return. [Dec 2003, p.129]
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  3. Blender
    60
    Jean's histrionic singing and simplistic lyrics can intensify his material... or derail it via self-parody. [Dec 2003, p.138]
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  4. The A.V. Club
    50
    Jean's ambition and eclecticism are admirable as ever, but the further he strays from his hip-hop roots, the less vital he seems.

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  1. charliem
    10
    perfect!
  2. tinal
    10
    it's great!!!
  3. tinal
    10
    it's great!!!

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