Xscape
by Michael Jackson
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: May 13, 2014
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 158 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 158
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 158
  3. Negative: 16 out of 158
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  1. ghoti666
    Oct 8, 2014
    2
    A timely reminder of how mundane and over-rated Jackson was.

    Bland, unchallenging, light-weight pop songs - over-produced (by an army of producers) to prop-up Jackson's mediocre talent. His relationship songs are unconvincing - precisely because he never had a normal one! All of his songs are inauthentic - as you'd expect from someone who was never "real". The usual mix of sickly    A timely reminder of how mundane and over-rated Jackson was.

    Bland, unchallenging, light-weight pop songs - over-produced (by an army of producers) to prop-up Jackson's mediocre talent.
    His relationship songs are unconvincing - precisely because he never had a normal one!
    All of his songs are inauthentic - as you'd expect from someone who was never "real".

    The usual mix of sickly ballads and harmless dance tracks.
    The usual limited vocal gimmicks.

    His initial fame I can understand - but his enduring fame is mystifying.
    A triumph of USA-style hype over content!

    The Emperor has no new clothes - and he's dead! But that will of course change nothing for the faithful...    … Expand

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. Paste Magazine
    Jun 4, 2014
    80
    For the most part, Xscape honors [Jackson's] legacy and should help to relieve some of the mistrust that some may have with those in charge of the icon’s estate.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 27, 2014
    70
    Jacko xscaped in a faulty pod, but now at least we’ve a worthy tribute.
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  3. PopMatters
    May 22, 2014
    70
    It may have taken five years, but Xscape is the posthumous album that does more than reminisce about Jackson’s legacy. It honors it.
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