It’s a strong start, though what follows is surreal--be it alluding to Pharoahe Monch (encouraging ladies to “rub your boobies”) or the jarring juxtaposition of hyperactive single MILF$ leading into a power ballad.
Fergie struggles to balance the new with the old throughout the album. Where Stefani’s raw confessionals helped distinguish This Is What the Truth Feels Like, though, Double Dutchess is stuck in the past.
Double Dutchess couldn't possibly match the commercial success of The Dutchess, and much of it is merely adequate, but Fergie is demonstrably as energized, and having a ball with nothing left to prove.
Although the overall album lacks cohesion, Double Dutchess’ sonic diversity does remind you of Fergie’s versatility as a performer, one who spits, warbles, and belts all across the project. The only thing is, she brings little innovation or excitement to the many genres she channels.
O álbum está ótimo e a parte visual impecável. Segue sendo bem eclético como o antecessor. A Little Work é uma música perfeita, com uma letraO álbum está ótimo e a parte visual impecável. Segue sendo bem eclético como o antecessor. A Little Work é uma música perfeita, com uma letra perfeita e com um vídeo perfeito e muito emocional.…Expand
Despite the sonority that sounds like her 2006 album The Dutchess, I don't see this as a bad thing. I really enjoyed all the songs. The popDespite the sonority that sounds like her 2006 album The Dutchess, I don't see this as a bad thing. I really enjoyed all the songs. The pop music is live again. Thanks Fergie.…Expand
Aquest àlbum ha demostrat la vairetat de música que Fergie pot fer, és realment una gran obra d'art. Els seus vídeos foren uns dels millors deAquest àlbum ha demostrat la vairetat de música que Fergie pot fer, és realment una gran obra d'art. Els seus vídeos foren uns dels millors de l'any i uns dels millors àlbums visuals.…Expand
Double Dutchess is a masterpiece! Vocal range is very powerful, it's a great job. A Little Work is the best song on the album. Thanks forDouble Dutchess is a masterpiece! Vocal range is very powerful, it's a great job. A Little Work is the best song on the album. Thanks for that, Fergie. Now, Double Dutchess is my favorite album.…Expand
Fergie has shown all her vocal power, unlike The Dutchess, this album is for those who are mature and want to hear not only children, DoubleFergie has shown all her vocal power, unlike The Dutchess, this album is for those who are mature and want to hear not only children, Double Dutchess is one of the best albums of the century.…Expand
The album starts with "Hungry" which is really beautiful and hounting. Every element just fits perfect, even Mr "She Didn't Even Know It". ItThe album starts with "Hungry" which is really beautiful and hounting. Every element just fits perfect, even Mr "She Didn't Even Know It". It starts off with a slow intro of hounting vocals which are present in the whole track but choped. When the verse kicks in, Fergie is backed-up by a high-hat. Cool! "Like It Ain't Nuttin'" is a little corny, but it has its own charm, especially with this intro. Plus Fergie repeating word "nuttin'" isn't as cringey as other people might've thought. The next song is a collaboration with Nicki Minaj called "You Already Know" which is damn brilliant. With so many delivery changes from Fergie you just cannot be affected by this banger! However the single version is much better than the album version, it even would transition better to "Just Like You", which takes more emotional approach, rather than girlboss power songs. It has slightly off melody, but it works pretty fine.
Going even slower, we have the fifth track "A Little Work" which begins like a lullabye but it continues with blast of Fergie's powerful vocals. "Life Goes On" is really joyful, I enjoy it, but I would cut its outro - it feels unnecessary. The next track, "M.I.L.F.$" should be iconic song, shame it flopped, because it is really dope! It is again a showcase of how cool delivery changes Fergie can do! And now we reach "Big Girls Don't Cry"-esque song, known as "Save it Til Morning". And to be honest, I prefer Double Dutchess version better. The vocals are more grown, beautiful, and convincing. It's a really climitic song after all.
"Enchante" is another vibe! Really great chill-pop production and a neat placement of child's vocals! "Tension" is a really cool bouncy song, while "L.A.Love (la la)" is another showcase of Fergie's versatility. The last two tracks are similar title-wise: "Love is Blind" and "Love is Pain". The first one is really bright and a little quirky, whilst the former is...painful...not only long, but some vocals are too try-hard or off.
In conclusion, Double Dutchess proves that Fergie improved her rapping and flow skills. It is also ver cohesive and simply dope!…Expand
She should have stayed with only The Dutchess on her discography. The "Visual Album" makes no sense at all and it was crearly just a bait toShe should have stayed with only The Dutchess on her discography. The "Visual Album" makes no sense at all and it was crearly just a bait to make people not pay attention on the weak material. Why Fergie?…Expand
