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I Look To You
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66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

  • Summary: The multi-award winning singer returns to release her first album in seven years.

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I Look To You
As I lay me down Heaven hear me now Im lost without a cause After giving it my all Winter storms have come And darkened my sun After all that I've... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Billboard.com
    85
    The set is a nice welcome back and a new beginning for the singer.
  2. NOW Magazine
    80
    If you let go of your preconceptions, what you’ll hear is a strong soul album by a mature singer who’s successfully channelling a lot of real pain in her music.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Though I Look to You doesn't soar like the old days, it's fine to hear Houston working on her own recovery plan.
  4. The Guardian
    60
    The album concentrates on reinstalling Houston, never resident at R&B's cutting edge, as an unchallenging pop-soul diva. This it does with style, weaving flashes of eurodisco thump around hooky melodies.
  5. Slant Magazine
    60
    For the most part, I Look to You manages to sound completely contemporary without the use of guest rappers, dumbed-down lyrics, or slang.
  6. AllMusic
    60
    What she undoubtedly is, is a pro--she sells these subdued glitzy productions, she makes boring songs interesting, she remains a forceful, tangible presence.
  7. Hot Press
    40
    Houston, We’ve got problems

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. HenrikM
    Sep 1, 2009
    10
    This is her 2nd best album, right after My Love Is Your Love. Standout tracks include I Got You, Nothin' But Love & Call You Tonight.
  2. AbrahamBJ
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Looking back, we can see it wasnt a new beginning for the legendary vocalist who had taken multiple hits to the top ten to worldwide charts asLooking back, we can see it wasnt a new beginning for the legendary vocalist who had taken multiple hits to the top ten to worldwide charts as had a fair share of contreversy after its release and soon passd away, but the talent and emotion Whitney showcased was heartfelt. She expressed pain and regret yet also managed to bring put the diva side of her and, for a final time on a studio set, would she give us chills with her one in a lifetime voice.… Expand
  4. RogerJ.
    Sep 2, 2009
    10
    I am thrilled to see that Whitney is finally back. The songs on this CD clearly reflect all of the hurt and trauma that she has experienced I am thrilled to see that Whitney is finally back. The songs on this CD clearly reflect all of the hurt and trauma that she has experienced in recent years. My favourite track is "Salute" in which I can only assume that she is saying goodbye to the most negative influence in her life to date.....that loser Bobby Brown. Good riddance and thank God that she's free at last!!! Welcome back Whitney and God bless.… Expand
  5. DD.
    Sep 4, 2009
    10
    Whitney is hawwwt, y'all! She brang it hard on this one!! The Bomb!!!! Go Nippy! Comeback of the decade!!
  6. JasonC
    Sep 6, 2009
    10
    This is the best album of 2009 so far. The melodies, the grooves, and the vocals are so fresh and refined. It's magic to witness this This is the best album of 2009 so far. The melodies, the grooves, and the vocals are so fresh and refined. It's magic to witness this new era of Whitney Houston. Stand outs include Call You Tonight, Million Dollar Bill, Salute, For The Lovers and I Got You!… Expand
  7. MichelleJ
    Sep 4, 2009
    9
    Luv it to bits. Her voice is strangely captivating. It's not what it's used to be, but there's certain something that will Luv it to bits. Her voice is strangely captivating. It's not what it's used to be, but there's certain something that will keep you listening.… Expand
  8. MorganF.
    Sep 4, 2009
    0
    I'm sorry but it's plain embarrassing to read all the industrz reviews praising a CRACKY voice of a once amazing diva... The album I'm sorry but it's plain embarrassing to read all the industrz reviews praising a CRACKY voice of a once amazing diva... The album is mediocre at best. Ms Houston sounds like a wannabie karaoke singer in most of the songs. She could be oversung by the likes of Miley Cyrus now - and surely with better results.… Expand

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