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It's no better or worse than her 2002 debut or 2003's Chapter II, with the standout singles, decent album cuts, and filler fluff provided in equal doses.
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The album is hampered by needless skits and, at times, too slick production.
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An album of so-so hook[s] and vapid lyrics.
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Entertainment WeeklyA slew of mostly midtempo clunkers built with her weapons of choice: faux grit and forced sensuality. [24 Dec 2004, p.71]
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A lack of originality and too much filler mark Ashanti more as a pedestrian than the princess she purports to be.
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The New York TimesSo this album contains Ashanti's best and most adventurous selection of beats so far. Unfortunately, it also contains the sketchiest and most irritating batch of songs. [13 Dec 2004]
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Rolling StoneShe still can't project any personality of her own. [27 Jan 2005, p.58]
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BlenderMonotonous in its R&B pleasantry. [Mar 2005, p.137]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 33 out of 150
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Mixed: 49 out of 150
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Negative: 68 out of 150
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Jun 29, 2022very mixed bag from Ashanti.... Only U is the only song i really loved everything else is boring and forgettable
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Sep 14, 2013
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izataOct 15, 2006