Stronger With Each Tear
by Mary J. Blige
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The New York Times
    80
    "I Can See in Color" is the culmination of an album on which Ms. Blige straps herself into the contemporary R&B machine, then grapples her way out.
  2. Boston Globe
    80
    The queen of hip-hop soul splits her loyalty between three masters with the agility of a gymnast, but she manages to hold a mood with seamless transitions between each.
  3. Billboard.com
    80
    Throughout Stronger With Each Tear, Blige solidly reinforces why she endures as a fan favorite.
  5. BBC Music
    80
    Although Stronger with Each Tear may not be one of her greatest works, it ensures that Blige remains as relevant as any of her more recent contemporaries.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Stronger with Each Tear might not have the raw emotionalism of some of her earlier work but it's clearly a polished performance from a woman who's 100% comfortable in her own skin, healed wounds and all.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    A hip-hop soul hymnbook full of inspirationals. There's so much feel-goodness, you might long for the drama of yore.
  8. Chicago Tribune
    75
    Stronger With Each Tear, her ninth studio release, continues a string of releases that play like self-empowerment pep talks garnished by pop assembly-line producers.
  9. AllMusic
    70
    Stronger with Each Tear is a very good Blige album, if not quite a classic.
  10. Rolling Stone
    70
    Blige's experiment works in the context of her album.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. cjones93
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    Stronger with Each Tear cd sound of healing after all bandages from past pains. MJB warm lyrics stood out the most with the single I am. ShowsStronger with Each Tear cd sound of healing after all bandages from past pains. MJB warm lyrics stood out the most with the single I am. Shows a more confident side of the new Mary unlike the earlier less brave. I Can See In color is the reason why fans adore the queen for not just being in pitch perfect. Overall A… Full Review »
  2. Jeveuzac
    Jul 19, 2013
    9
    well produced an album that manages to capture. a fresh sound and an interpretation that I find very good. She knows how to sing.I prefer thewell produced an album that manages to capture. a fresh sound and an interpretation that I find very good. She knows how to sing.I prefer the standard version definitely… Full Review »
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