The Defamation Of Strickland Banks
by Plan B
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 18, 2011
    60
    An interesting diversion, but not much more.
  2. musicOMH.com
    60
    There are some interesting topics explored, such as Darkest Place's prayer to a God that he now longer believes in, but compared to Plan B's gritty early raps about teenage life, it pales somewhat in comparison.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Not a bad record then, but one that's debased by the disappointment of one of the UK's bright hip-hop hopes selling soul rather than surprises.
  5. The Guardian
    60
    Despite its uncommercial subject matter, it's got Plan B into the charts: the preponderance of good tunes suggests it might well repeat the trick. But it fails in its loftier intent: to provide a "film for the blind."
  6. Rolling Stone
    Apr 14, 2011
    50
    You're advised to ignore the ridiculous plot particulars and concentrate on the album's modest pleasures: chiefly, Plan B's lovely, Smokey Robinson-style tenor and deft melodic touch.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. hiphop97
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    A very good singer and rapper. This album tells a very interesting story about a soul singer who gets arrested for a crime he did not commit.A very good singer and rapper. This album tells a very interesting story about a soul singer who gets arrested for a crime he did not commit. The album is the perfect soul album and his hip hop fans will like it because he still has some hip hop in there. Another perfect album by Plan B!… Full Review »
  2. Labarron
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    I very talent singer. I'm impressed. He has a amazing voice. Well produced music and sound. The only negative thing about the album is itsI very talent singer. I'm impressed. He has a amazing voice. Well produced music and sound. The only negative thing about the album is its ending, but overall, awesome.… Full Review »
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