The London Sessions
by Mary J. Blige
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Dec 2, 2014
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Slant Magazine
    Nov 26, 2014
    60
    It isn't more than the sum of its highlights, but on the surface, it's fun. Like a diary written in a bunch of different, eye-catching fonts.
  2. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Nov 25, 2014
    60
    The dance songs don’t have nearly as much uniqueness or specificity.... By contrast, exhilarating ballads like “Whole Damn Year” make the most of Blige’s queen-of-pain character.
  3. The Guardian
    Nov 24, 2014
    60
    The opening song here, Therapy, is a self-conscious nod towards Amy Winehouse’s Rehab. Elsewhere, things feel more natural.
  5. PopMatters
    Dec 3, 2014
    40
    Too often does this Mary J. Blige record not actually feel like a Mary J. Blige record, and compounding that fundamental issue is the mere reality that so many of these songs piggyback the hottest genre of music in the world right now.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. The_Cutter
    Dec 28, 2014
    0
    I apologise for those that like this album but it's just churned out trash. It's insta-pop like this that the record labels will keep heapingI apologise for those that like this album but it's just churned out trash. It's insta-pop like this that the record labels will keep heaping upon the masses who will only too eagerly buy them because they are considered "cool". Avoid!… Full Review »
  2. Granillo
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    Tell me one reason not to love this album; among all these pop stupid records, there is still a star who can produce music of quality.
    This    Tell me one reason not to love this album; among all these pop stupid records, there is still a star who can produce music of quality.
    This is her best since Breakthrough, congratulations to her.
    Really beautigul.    … Full Review »
  3. Kastchei
    Mar 12, 2020
    3
    The idea of combining two different sounds is intriguing, but it just doesn't work here. The UK production seems a little cookie-cutterThe idea of combining two different sounds is intriguing, but it just doesn't work here. The UK production seems a little cookie-cutter dime-a-dozen. Her singing is good, but the production is pretty bland.… Full Review »
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