Battlefield
by Jordin Sparks
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Jul 21, 2009
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Battlefield actually contains enough ?potential hits to keep the singer in heavy rotation until well into Idol's 10th season.
  2. The New York Times
    80
    Battlefield, her expertly constructed second album, upholds a darker, more experienced tone without losing an ounce of melodrama.
  3. Billboard
    70
    Lyrical themes get a bit murkier on her appropriately titled sophomore effort, Battlefield.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. edwardmatias
    Feb 20, 2012
    8
    The uptempo tracks are somehow mediocre but I must say that the ballads are really touching. She is ready to be the next princess of rhythmThe uptempo tracks are somehow mediocre but I must say that the ballads are really touching. She is ready to be the next princess of rhythm and blues with this album.… Full Review »
  2. Alex_
    Oct 26, 2010
    9
    This is certainly a step-up from her debut album. Battlefield is one of the best pop albums from the past couple years. You can listen to theThis is certainly a step-up from her debut album. Battlefield is one of the best pop albums from the past couple years. You can listen to the album from track 1 to 12 without having to skip a song. Jordin's vocal soar from track to track & the production is strong but not over-powering. Stand out tracks are Battlefield, Don't Let It Go to Your Head, It Takes More, Watch You Go, No Parade and Was I The Only One. I would definitely recommended this album.… Full Review »
  3. AlexM.
    Dec 5, 2009
    10
    Poptastic album! Very radio-friendly.
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