Music Speaks
by Candice Glover
  • Record Label: 19
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2014
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Feb 18, 2014
    60
    Given the dominance of slow material, the album is a bit stifling; Glover loosens up a little for only "In the Middle," co-written by Fantasia Barrino with a touch of "Ting-a-Ling," yet even that has some heartache.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Feb 18, 2014
    50
    American Idol's 12th victor deserves better than this much-delayed hodgepodge of styles and ideas.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Feb 18, 2014
    50
    One can only hope she escapes the pitfalls of being a non-songwriting R&B singer in an inhospitable pop scene and finds collaborators who know what to do with a good old-fashioned powerhouse.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. tellerink
    Mar 30, 2014
    6
    I watched the last season of American Idol, and Candice won. I loved her so much, she was a powerhouse singer! After he first album wasI watched the last season of American Idol, and Candice won. I loved her so much, she was a powerhouse singer! After he first album was released, I listened to it expecting greatness! Did I find it? Not necessarily. Though there are some great songs on here like Cry, Same Kinda Man, Forever That Man, Kiss Me and I Am Beautiful. For her outreach in the music business, I think this is a successful first album for her!… Full Review »
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