The Evolution
by Ciara
  • Record Label: LaFace
  • Release Date: Dec 5, 2006
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 13 out of 70

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  1. antaios
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    While clearly in the style that Destiny's Child and TLC created and popularized, she brought a T-Pain-ish, hard electro edge to the table that would prove to be influentual for most of '00s R&B (talking Rihanna and The-Dream, but also Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé herself), as well as hit machines like Black Eyed Peas who took it to another extreme, to the point that every R&B act that didn'tWhile clearly in the style that Destiny's Child and TLC created and popularized, she brought a T-Pain-ish, hard electro edge to the table that would prove to be influentual for most of '00s R&B (talking Rihanna and The-Dream, but also Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé herself), as well as hit machines like Black Eyed Peas who took it to another extreme, to the point that every R&B act that didn't have her sound would sound outdated.… Expand
  2. DoseofLoyalty
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    A CLASSIC ALBUM! This album is amazing. The songs are good quality and I can listen to them over and over. "Promise," "Like A Boy," "My Love." and so many more. She expresses her feelings through each song and it's a message, a meaning in her music. Such a talented woman.
  3. HalordV.
    Jul 18, 2008
    10
    Masterpiece!
  4. cinnamonj
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    man that shit is hot dont kno why u hoes givin it 3 and 4
  5. michellef
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    very good
  6. T.JB
    Mar 15, 2007
    3
    Besides two or three songs, the cd is horrible. I listened to it once all the way through and could hardly tell when a new song was on. Why?...Because all the beats are the same. It just drags on and on and on and on. Ciaras' "singing" style fits in with todays "singers" though, you know?...the Fergies, Gwen Stefani, Cassie, and Pussycat Dolls of the world.
  7. sherecea
    Feb 21, 2007
    8
    i like this cd
  8. oscare
    Feb 18, 2007
    10
    i felll that ciara is just a original individual her songs are encouraging and inspirational to me. i love the songs i found my self because ciara talks about living her dream and what she wants as a 21- year old woman and she ads by saying "its all about confidence so let them know you can stand up" im going out for my dream just because of ciara
  9. JessN
    Feb 3, 2007
    0
    This cd was absolutely horrible and this is coming from someone who loves ciara! i was shocked because her first cd was off the chain, but she fell completely off with this new album. The interludes were annoying, the dance songs were ridiculous and i hate i bought the cd. She tried so hard to so hard to "step outside of the box" that she made a complete fool of herself. Please do better This cd was absolutely horrible and this is coming from someone who loves ciara! i was shocked because her first cd was off the chain, but she fell completely off with this new album. The interludes were annoying, the dance songs were ridiculous and i hate i bought the cd. She tried so hard to so hard to "step outside of the box" that she made a complete fool of herself. Please do better next time Ciara!!!!… Expand
  10. adrianneb
    Jan 24, 2007
    9
    I LOVE her CD she can really sing too.. i don kno wat them ppl our saying down there this is one of the best albums i heard..in a long time it's really get up n go..Luv Ya cici
  11. karriew
    Jan 23, 2007
    8
    i like your song so hard,like aboy, promise,get up,mylove and i think its somemore but i neva really listen to the songs but girl u can dance and have lots of talent keep in touch tottles kar rie
  12. TravisN
    Jan 21, 2007
    6
    Ciara's The Evolution doesn't show a ton of improvement as it promises, but it did in fact meet my expectations. The R&B part of this CD was better than the R&B on Goodies, but Ciara still doesn't have the vocal ability to make them shine the most they can.
  13. sgirl
    Jan 16, 2007
    8
    it was reeally good like for real i was dancin i loved it welllll not so much
  14. JeremiahW
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    she's terrific!
  15. BelleS
    Jan 14, 2007
    0
    This has to be one of the worst albums that I've ever heard. No tune, no melody, no singing, no talent.
  16. TylerM
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    I enjoy this CD !!! I have tons of the songs on my TOP playlist. Ciara is real! I love her. I love this album better than Goodies!
  17. Ciaracantsingforsh!t
    Jan 4, 2007
    0
    The chick cannot sing to save her life and this album proves it.
  18. samanthac
    Jan 4, 2007
    0
    She knows how to dance, but doesnt know how to sing. The songs drag
  19. PrettyGirl
    Dec 29, 2006
    8
    The 1st song is good. Too many throw back beats not enough originality. She came through on Promise, Get up, Like a Boy (the beginning is too much) and that's right opening is so corny. Its a cool CD but its a tad bit too much personal talking, long dragged out beginning to songs. But all in all Its nice to ride too.
  20. SvetaZ
    Dec 20, 2006
    0
    How can anybody actually like this dreck? The girl cannot sing!!
  21. TiffanieG
    Dec 20, 2006
    10
    This album is bangin', I mean that literally and figuratively...She has def. grown as an artist and a woman...I love every song on here, every emotion is you could experience is touched on in this album. A MUST HAVE!!!
  22. [Anonymous]
    Dec 19, 2006
    10
    Coome on people, what's with the low score? It's an excellent album that, as a whole, definitely trumps her debut. Great work Ciara!
  23. WarrenM
    Dec 19, 2006
    0
    HORRIBLE, HORRIBE album. This girl can't sing. Not to mention that songs have no melody or beat to them whatsoever. Plain and simple!! Anybody who likes this album must be deaf.
  24. Ajay
    Dec 16, 2006
    8
    Packed mostly with hip hop beats and club bangers The Evolution is Ciara's ticket into superstardom. Beating Gwen and Em to the top spot on the billboard chart, Ciara's made a hot album. Hot beats good Ballads there are only 4 so i dont know where the critics are going. The Ballads are brilliant just check out My Love.
  25. TerronM
    Dec 13, 2006
    4
    I only liked 2 songs on the whole album. It is completely different from her first album- I guess that's what truly makes it an evolution... but not necessarily a good one.
  26. RickR
    Dec 13, 2006
    6
    Very dissapointing, although it's still quite good. Retread of old ground sums it up. I can't stand the ballads. Nothing as good as Goodies here too, maybe Promise might be with a few more listens. Wish she had innovated more.

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. AllMusic
    60
    As expected, there are plenty of tracks geared toward letting loose and dancing, and most of them do deliver, even if they don't seem quite as fresh as Ciara's past hits.
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  2. Amazon.com
    70
    Few modern songstresses work a beat better.
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  3. Billboard
    50
    Songs such as the Rodney Jerkins-produced "Make It Last Forever" and "Get Up"... are surefire club hits, although such ballads as "It's Over" tend to fall flat. [9 Dec 2006]
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