Vibe's Scores
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For 290 reviews, this publication has graded:
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58% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.1 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 68
Highest review score: | The Naked Truth | |
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Lowest review score: | Playing With Fire |
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Positive: 202 out of 290
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Mixed: 79 out of 290
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Negative: 9 out of 290
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With no real stand out single, All I Ever Wanted will be a hit with Clarkson die-hards, but is unlikely to influence any Top 40 outsiders.- Vibe
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For every legitimate contender like 'Arab Money,' there’s mediocre fare such as 'Shoot for the Moon,' where he prattles over a nondescript synth bleat from Danjahandz.- Vibe
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Each song here is crammed with all kinds of Kool & the Gang hand claps and Chemical Brothers bass drops. [Dec 2003, p.218]- Vibe
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Delivers a spiritual and political message that's both sensual and relevant. [Oct 2003, p.185]- Vibe
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When all three work with the group, they invigorate Red Carpet....But when Danja is left to his own devices, problems arise. [Dec 2007, p.108]- Vibe
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Lovage only works some of the time--the record's sense of humor often trumps its music. [Feb 2002, p.123]- Vibe
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While less preposterous than her second album, The Id, this is still a frustrating piece of work. [June 2003, p.154]- Vibe
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Largely sounds like a drug-induced, incoherent jam session. [Dec 2004, p.215]- Vibe
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After that promising start [with 'I Love College' and 'Lark on My Go-Kart'], however, Asher loses focus. He floods the Bread Aisle with a series of interesting pop concepts ruined by bland choruses.- Vibe
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Stylistics paralyze Hudson's debut, but it is her impassioned talent that keeps the album on life support.- Vibe
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When [Fergie] nails it--as she does about half the time on her genre-jumbling solo debut--the result is strange pop that successfully blurs the thin line between annoying and alluring. [Nov 2006, p.160]- Vibe
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Clever turns of phrase, the reason you go to Banks in the first place, are in lesser supply on Apple, replaced with boilerplate declarations of supremacy. [Oct 2006, p.148]- Vibe
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This once-fiery, if rambling, thinker now sounds like a man cooled off. [Sep 2007, p.130]- Vibe
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Sermon's crisp production maintains a chill vibe, but the tight network of guests can't make up for his inadequate skills on the mike. [Aug 2004, p.141]- Vibe
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But even with all the emo-passion, nearly half of this album is lukewarm.- Vibe
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Cee-Lo's soulful spirituality is sorely missed. [Jun 2004, p.155]- Vibe
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There are plenty of dull moments on Level II, but the memorable ones keep the proceedings interesting. [Apr 2003, p.177]- Vibe
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Unfortunately, Sweat is affected by some forced collaborations and shallow subject matter. [Oct 2004, p.184]- Vibe
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213's obsolete subject matter offsets otherwise satisfying sounds. [Sep 2004, p.236]- Vibe
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On his sophomore effort, iSoujaBoyTellem (Interscope), the YouTube legend attempts to sound all grown up, but for the most part, sticks to his rather unusual brand of hip-hop for the Google generation.- Vibe
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Grown feels more like an extended elevator ride than a true adult movement. [Sep 2005, p.236]- Vibe
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Occasionally, the chemistry is thrilling... Mostly, though, Shadow picks collaborators allergic to subtlety. [Oct 2006, p.143]- Vibe
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The bigger problem is Paul's unexpectedly anemic production. [June 2003, p.155]- Vibe
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Ultimately, he sounds confused--he wants to bare his soul and boogie on, but the boogie isn't nearly enough. [Mar 2008, p.97]- Vibe
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He sings with a quavering, unconvincing tremor, and his lyrics are often awkward and bland. [Apr 2007, p.130]- Vibe