The Dutchess
by Fergie
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Though not every track is a gem, The Dutchess reaches further than most albums by contemporary divas.
  2. Uncut
    80
    This is one of the most rambunctiously entertaining and high-spirited records of 2006. [Dec 2006, p.108]
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  3. The Boston Phoenix
    75
    An eclectic, danceable collection of hip-hop, R&B, and pop confections.
  5. Dot Music
    70
    Where the likes of [Gwen] Stefani and co manage to tie eclectic albums together with the strength of their personality, Fergie never actually comes close to showing what she really sounds like, leaving "The Dutchess" as an exceptionally random R&B mixtape.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    A shameless solo debut full of Eighties-style electro bangers.
  7. NOW Magazine
    60
    Basically, if London Bridge doesn't make you want to rip your ears off, you'll enjoy almost 80 per cent of the album.
  8. Prefix Magazine
    60
    Fergie is talented enough to compete with the likes of Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera, but the material on The Dutchess won't take her to those heights.
  9. E! Online
    58
    Exactly as gratingly infectious as you might expect.
  10. Los Angeles Times
    50
    The problem is the Duchess herself. Fergie exudes earthy charm, but can't keep up with the breakneck music. She forces emotion on the slower show-stoppers, and she's all cartoon kitten on the come-ons. [17 Sep 2006]
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  11. Slant Magazine
    50
    The album too often seems to be striving to display diversity at the expense of artistry.
  12. Blender
    50
    She keeps the tone light and playful, but her shopaholic-hottie raps seem written for someone with less emotional baggage. [Nov 2006, p.145]
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  13. Vibe
    50
    When [Fergie] nails it--as she does about half the time on her genre-jumbling solo debut--the result is strange pop that successfully blurs the thin line between annoying and alluring. [Nov 2006, p.160]
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  14. AllMusic
    40
    Mildly entertaining but tremendously taxing.
  15. The New York Times
    40
    It’s essentially a Black Eyed Peas album with two fewer rappers. That’s an improvement: two down, two to go. [18 Sep 2006]
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  16. PopMatters
    20
    Fergie prances, preens, moans, talks and raps, but the result is canned and sterile.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#1 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 303 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 183 out of 303
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 303
  3. Negative: 105 out of 303
  1. MandyD
    Jan 6, 2015
    0
    uma porcaria, fergie é uma botocada horrorosa que tenta fazer esse pop falado que nem rap pode ser chamado e um som repetitivo, só não é pioruma porcaria, fergie é uma botocada horrorosa que tenta fazer esse pop falado que nem rap pode ser chamado e um som repetitivo, só não é pior que L.A. LOVE… Full Review »
  2. JaggedLittlePil
    Oct 8, 2017
    9
    This album is pop, is rock, is reggae, is RnB, is TALENT. Fergie managed to show everybody that she isn't just the "female one" of The BlackThis album is pop, is rock, is reggae, is RnB, is TALENT. Fergie managed to show everybody that she isn't just the "female one" of The Black Eye Pease. She's an artist. A wonderful album. Beautiful lyrics and really really good music. A little masterpiece.… Full Review »
  3. StanStrecci
    Sep 23, 2017
    9
    The album has a lot of different sound, like R&B, hip hop, rock, soul, electro pop and gives Fergie a new image. It express what she wants,The album has a lot of different sound, like R&B, hip hop, rock, soul, electro pop and gives Fergie a new image. It express what she wants, and makes a funny and light album to listen. In my opinion, one of the best albums of the last decade.… Full Review »
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