The Dutchess
by Fergie
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 303 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 303
  3. Negative: 105 out of 303

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  1. williamhi
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    love it so much and such an iconic album one of the best albums of the 2000s
  2. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love this album so so so so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Fergie's solo debut is an amazing record filled with many great songs, I love London Bridge!
  4. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Fergie is such a great singer and performer, her songs here are so so good, I love it
  5. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    I love Fergie since The Black Eyed Peas, her voice is amazing and her solo songs here are great
  6. Scarliyah
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is simply magical, each song has a different feeling, it has excellent lyrics and fergie has a very angelic voice.… Expand
  7. Rodkrieg
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Very interesting album, full of memories, it has something “special”, her voice goes perfect with the songs, and she knew how to create a personal, not boring album, very different to other female r&b/pop/rock/soul albums.
  8. Alfgomez
    May 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El disco tiene letras bastante personales sonidos diferentes en cada canción es un album que deja atado a él desde el primer momento que lo escuchas… Expand
  9. LispectorLTX
    Nov 23, 2017
    10
    I really don't understand why people and critics didn't enjoyed this LP. In Fergie's debut album, we just hear anthem's like "Big Girls Don't Cry", "London Bridge" and "Fergalicious", and that's the most important reason why this album is so relevant: THIS IS ICONIC.
  10. TheCriticReview
    Nov 17, 2017
    7
    The album has a lot of different sounds, like R&B, hip-hop, rock, soul, electro-pop and gives Fergie a new image. It expresses what she wants, and makes a funny and light album to listen. In my opinion, one of the best albums of the last decade.
  11. YairXVX
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    es muy bueno quisiera algo mas de Fergie que saque lo mejor de ella este no sera ni el peor ni el mejor de Fergie dicen que su música es sobra aunque yo la considero que es muy buena
  12. greenbober
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a good album to my mind. There are fast-flow and energy hip-hop, lyrical songs just for soul and some notes of my favorite R&B. It’s many-side work for everyone with both strong and velvet Fergie’s voice. I sure she spent so much time, trying to give suitable intonation to make you feel amazing emotions, like this little “laugh” in Finally or short vocalizing through the album make it. Also I really felt in love with violins, bit and guitar, so when I hear any songs of album, I wanna sing despite the fact, that my voice is gibberish.… Expand
  13. 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 Black Eye Pease. She's an artist. A wonderful album. Beautiful lyrics and really really good music. A little masterpiece.
  14. jymy111
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
  15. WesleyE67
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhosoEu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhosoEu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
  16. 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, and makes a funny and light album to listen. In my opinion, one of the best albums of the last decade.
  17. owenrw89
    Dec 19, 2016
    5
    Very much on par with Gwen Stefani's equally confused 'Love. Angel. Music. Baby'. A mash of too many ideas and sounds. Jumping and hoping with little grace or warning.
  18. rebeligado
    Oct 11, 2016
    7
    Bem mediano, faixas típicas ao da época, o que não tira seu valor, desnecessárias faixas Finally e Velvet. as melhores Big Girls Don't Cry, Clumsy e London Bridge.
  19. arcanjo
    Jan 28, 2016
    7
    This album show Fergie as we are used to know, but it goes further, showing a unexpected one. As a pop album i can say that the lyrics are on level, catchy, not tooo much immature, and sometimes funny in a good way. Its not very cohesive that much, but its adventorous, as the result is an very decent album.
  20. JoseHH
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    The album of Fergie is magic beyond what anyone ever seen a rapper, too good in terms of voice quality, she got very far, Fergie're amazing, you're fergalicious. The Duchess Fergie
  21. slow_t_anger
    Sep 3, 2015
    4
    i gotta be honest: i've never loved Fergie beacuse i've always thought that she doesn't have her own place in the industry when it comes to be a solo artist, she is a mixture between Gwen Stefani and Pink sometimes...
    but we have to admit that this album has a crazy beat generally speaking. of course not all the songs are good, but we have to think that Fergie will ever be just a singer    i gotta be honest: i've never loved Fergie beacuse i've always thought that she doesn't have her own place in the industry when it comes to be a solo artist, she is a mixture between Gwen Stefani and Pink sometimes...
    but we have to admit that this album has a crazy beat generally speaking. of course not all the songs are good, but we have to think that Fergie will ever be just a singer made by beat and sound, her own voice like I said before is nothing special.
    4/10    … Expand
  22. AndrewH
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    PT (BR): Eu não consigo enxergar o porque de tanto ódio em todas essas críticas a um álbum tão maravilhoso de se ouvir enquanto tantos outros ruins a parte lançados na mesma época são aclamados e rasgados em elogios pela crítica. Uma harmonia perfeita entre cada música tornando o álbum nada enjoativo, enquanto faixas como os singles e 'Mary Jane Shoes', 'Here I Come' e 'Losing My Ground'PT (BR): Eu não consigo enxergar o porque de tanto ódio em todas essas críticas a um álbum tão maravilhoso de se ouvir enquanto tantos outros ruins a parte lançados na mesma época são aclamados e rasgados em elogios pela crítica. Uma harmonia perfeita entre cada música tornando o álbum nada enjoativo, enquanto faixas como os singles e 'Mary Jane Shoes', 'Here I Come' e 'Losing My Ground' te levam a querer mais. Um álbum super bem produzido e ótimo na escolha de singles, Fergie com certeza nos trará um sucessor deste pelo ouvir da viciante faixa 'L.A Love' lançada em 2014 que me lembra o single 'Glamorous'. Com certeza e sem dúvidas, não importa sua média, um ótimo projeto.

    EN (US): I can't see why so much hatred in all this criticism to such a wonderful album to listen to while so many other bad part released at the same time are acclaimed and torn to critical acclaim. A perfect harmony between each song making the album nothing cloying, while tracks such as the singles and 'Mary Jane Shoes', 'Here I Come' and 'Losing My Ground' take you to want more. A super album well produced and great in the choice of singles, Fergie will certainly bring us a successor by hearing the addictive track 'LA Love' released in 2014 reminds me of the single 'Glamorous'. Certainly and undoubtedly, no matter your average, a great project.    … Expand
  23. 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 pior que L.A. LOVE
  24. rhemmings
    Dec 19, 2014
    7
    The album is good not excellent, Fergie is a good singer and i know this is her first album and usually a singer's first album may not be excellent but it is step towards their success and so Fergie, I want you to keep it up for potential is there
  25. allovermywoohoo
    Aug 2, 2014
    9
    Alright, 5,3? Ok, The Dutchess is such one of the most valuable gems that pop earned in the 2000 decade. We can see a little of Madonna and a little of Mariah in this CD - two thing completely different coming together: who will imagine that someone who sings a foolish My Humps can sing the multi-platinum Big Girls Don't Cry?
    Also she invested on the old pop which made her so famous as    Alright, 5,3? Ok, The Dutchess is such one of the most valuable gems that pop earned in the 2000 decade. We can see a little of Madonna and a little of Mariah in this CD - two thing completely different coming together: who will imagine that someone who sings a foolish My Humps can sing the multi-platinum Big Girls Don't Cry?
    Also she invested on the old pop which made her so famous as the worst CD track Fergalicious and the power-pop Clumsy or the nasty London Bridge, the last one came a #1 single without any video or promotion! Underrated by critic, but still elected by sales one of the 10 best pop albums of last decade.    … Expand
  26. annygeneration
    Feb 23, 2014
    0
    horribleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  27. BWETMatangi
    Aug 6, 2013
    8
    Why all the hate? The Dutchess is an amazing album and Fergie is a better solo singer than in a group singing. A large range of beats and vocals, and exceptional guests like Ludacris.
  28. GagaForGhibli
    Jun 1, 2012
    7
    I Love Fergie!
    Sadly I Felt Like The Album Was Rushed And Not Alot Of Effort Was Put Into It..
    Fergie Is Better Than This.. Still A Good Album.. I Would Be To Nice Giving The Album A 8..
  29. gagaforever
    Sep 17, 2010
    8
    Fergie's Debut is fierce. When "London Bridge" came out I was so excited to hear Fergie on her own. The album has some fabulous songs but some songs lack the Fergie we Are used to. Key Tracks: "London BRidge" Glamorous" "All That I Got"
  30. Alex
    Aug 24, 2010
    7
    This album definitely has its fair share of great songs; to name but a few, Mary Jane Shoes, Clumsy and Glamorous, along with the Rock-Chick sound of Wake Up. Her huge singing talent and amazingly versatile look show her to be a true Madonna; just in the booklet we are shown around 6 (from memory) different styles of Fergie. She pulls this album off with its many different genres, withoutThis album definitely has its fair share of great songs; to name but a few, Mary Jane Shoes, Clumsy and Glamorous, along with the Rock-Chick sound of Wake Up. Her huge singing talent and amazingly versatile look show her to be a true Madonna; just in the booklet we are shown around 6 (from memory) different styles of Fergie. She pulls this album off with its many different genres, without seeming too much like a "Wannabe". Well worth a listen; especially if you're a Black Eyed Peas fan.
    7/10. Why? Lets just say, Hip-Hop isn't my most favoured genre. And where this album has a huge range of genres, the more repetitive and modern mainstream songs seem to fall short of Fergie's true talent. PLEASE Fergie, take up rock full time?    … Expand
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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. AllMusic
    40
    Mildly entertaining but tremendously taxing.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Though not every track is a gem, The Dutchess reaches further than most albums by contemporary divas.
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  3. 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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