New York Magazine (Vulture)'s Scores

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For 158 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 0% same as the average critic
  • 55% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 65
Highest review score: 100 God's Son
Lowest review score: 10 18
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 158
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 158
  3. Negative: 22 out of 158
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Confessions On A Dance Floor
    The first half, in particular, has irresistible momentum... The second half drags a little, and you wish Madonna would strip the synths back to work a bass line every now and then.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fever To Tell
    When you’re treated to such a powerful front woman, it seems almost unfair to complain about the lack of sophisticated sonics.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Music
    Mostly, as on Ray of Light, sophisticated production masks Madonna's shortcomings as a songwriter.... Often Mirwais is the real star here... It's his music that makes Music matter. [Sep 25, 2000]
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Antics
    It’s a lot less monotone than its predecessor.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ray Ray
    Despite its faults--and there are many--Ray Ray is a startlingly inventive record.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This Is Not A Test!
    Like the market-minded collaborations that run rampant on hip-hop records, Elliott’s range here feels like base-covering.
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