Patience
by George Michael
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: May 18, 2004
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    60
    There's an excessive attention to detail to each song, and that tunnel vision means each song runs about a minute or two longer than it should.... That's unfortunate because the core of the album is quite good.
  2. Blender
    60
    A prince's share of his royal talent survives. [Aug 2004, p.136]
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  3. Billboard
    50
    Primarily lackluster.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Baring your tortured soul is one thing, but unleashing a barrage of self-pitying ballads and expecting people to listen is a test of even the most open-minded fan's patience. [4 June 2004, p.80]
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  6. Stylus Magazine
    50
    Patience is far too long to hold my attention, and nowhere near as consistent as either Older or Listen without Prejudice Vol.1, but there are moments here which surpass the strongest songs on either of those previous classics.
  7. Uncut
    40
    Deeply average. [Apr 2004, p.91]
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  8. Dot Music
    40
    One meandering ballad follows another, each one overlong and labouring under the illusion that emotional profundity is more important than a decent tune.

Awards & Rankings

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#86 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#41 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 43
  3. Negative: 4 out of 43
  1. Go-goAngel
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    I think it's amazing, like no other! Probably one of the best albums of 2004. I recommend, to people who wish to purchase this album, I think it's amazing, like no other! Probably one of the best albums of 2004. I recommend, to people who wish to purchase this album, that you should listen to the songs; "precious box" , "amazing", "flawless", "shoot the dog", "freeek", "Send me someone to love" and "cars and trains".… Full Review »
  2. WITCHMYERS
    Sep 5, 2020
    8
    A wonderful album and completely produced by George Michael himself. Criticism wrinkled his nose just because he had yet another controversialA wonderful album and completely produced by George Michael himself. Criticism wrinkled his nose just because he had yet another controversial single involving sexuality.… Full Review »
  3. HengeBoy93
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    His last studio album... R.I.P. KING

    I’m sad to have passed this album by when it was first released – having loved Listen Without    His last studio album... R.I.P. KING

    I’m sad to have passed this album by when it was first released – having loved Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1 and Older so much. I think my reasons were down to not liking Freeek! and Shoot The Dog, but listening to those two here years later, feels different, and it’s evident that I missed the brilliance of Amazing. When this album is good, it is exceptional. When it’s weak, it’s unmemorable. Those few weaker tracks lose it a star, but otherwise it’s a welcome addition to my CD collection.    … Full Review »
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