In My Own Words
by Ne-Yo
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2006
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Blender
    60
    Even at its weepiest, his music, thankfully, stays vivacious. [Apr 2006, p.116]
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  2. Slant Magazine
    50
    In My Own Words might pale next to Legend's stellar debut, but, even at its Robert Kelly worst, it's not hateable.

Awards & Rankings

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#95 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. Bringman
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    One of the best R&B albums in history. The album is full of masterpieces and very good songs, like "So Sick", a perfect R&B song, one of theOne of the best R&B albums in history. The album is full of masterpieces and very good songs, like "So Sick", a perfect R&B song, one of the best R&B songs ever made, "Sexy Love" the best song on the album a slowjam hip hop soul, that makes me think how it's beautiful every time i listen it, others songs very good are "Stay", a song that has a differently underground style, "Time" a beautiful R&B song with a legendary sound, "When You're Mad" a sweet and chilling song, and all the others songs are really good. Surely everyone who likes the R&B will love this album… Full Review »
  2. DestineyFLYE
    Oct 21, 2006
    10
    Neyo you are so cute and funny i whant to see you in real life. i live in AmariloTexas and i love your music,i love makinglove to you, thats Neyo you are so cute and funny i whant to see you in real life. i live in AmariloTexas and i love your music,i love makinglove to you, thats the best one ever. i'm 10years old and i'm voting for you… Full Review »
  3. CherokeeP
    Jul 19, 2006
    10
    If I could give this CD a higher grade I would. NeYo is not only creative in his writing but he delivers an album free of all the extra If I could give this CD a higher grade I would. NeYo is not only creative in his writing but he delivers an album free of all the extra bullshit found in so many other albums in all genre's of music. His vocals are crazy and the music is timeless. A lot of singers are surrounded by hype and cannot back it up. NEYO can!!!! Better than John Legend's album wHere every song sounds the same. YOU DID YOUR THANG NEYO. I LOVE YOUR ALBUM.… Full Review »
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