X
by Chris Brown
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 2014
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 129 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 91 out of 129
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 129
  3. Negative: 25 out of 129
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  1. kingjames
    Feb 27, 2015
    9
    This is the comeback album TeamBreezy has been waiting for. Production values are great. Lyrics and substance within songs are there. Only detraction for me is that the album isnt cohesive 100% in terms of how one song leads into the next (simple fix when i just made a playlist of the whole album and flipped a couple songs around). Doing that helps it flow better, for me at least. AfterThis is the comeback album TeamBreezy has been waiting for. Production values are great. Lyrics and substance within songs are there. Only detraction for me is that the album isnt cohesive 100% in terms of how one song leads into the next (simple fix when i just made a playlist of the whole album and flipped a couple songs around). Doing that helps it flow better, for me at least. After listening to it you can see lots of potential for his next solo album.… Expand
  2. Bringman
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    Good R&B album, it's a "new age R&B", with dance beats and classic R&B vocals, the best songs are "fine china", "X" and "Loyal", .
  3. breezylovbr
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor album de toda a carreira. Nunca vi tanto amadurecimento de uma só vez; tanto nas letras, como no beat, na voz, apresentação e conteúdo. O album está maravilhoso!
  4. MrEthan
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This is Chris' best album since Exclusive. It beats out F.A.M.E by quite a lot and simply destroys Fortune, which honestly was a little bit of a disaster.. This album deserves to be heard and for once, can we please stop talking about him as a person but more so him as an artist?
  5. JulliusAndrew
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Um álbum perfeitamente elaborado, uma levada de todos os gêneros, acredito que tem tudo pra ser o melhor álbum do Chris e que ele consiga ganhar muitos prêmios a a partir desse álbum.
  6. Meuzovo
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    two years of waiting, and Chris Brown surprised us in this new work. Could not be less, since it's a mix of r & b and eletromusic. Autumn Leaves is a song sung with soul beyond voice, the soft back of Kendrick Lamar is amazing. The verses on "Do Better" has a footprint Fortune passes by brings Graffiti and FAME afloat. Impossible not give full marks, is by far the best work from the debut album.
  7. Caiohenrique
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Since the last 3 albums, the "X" by Chris Brown, is his better work. A little bit longer than he should be, this new record is well produced with some potential hits, it's an album full of references, like "Fine China" and "Add me In" that imitate the 80's Michael Jackson still. With some sexy songs, when always Chris is trying open the legs of his lady, the album has some of beautifulSince the last 3 albums, the "X" by Chris Brown, is his better work. A little bit longer than he should be, this new record is well produced with some potential hits, it's an album full of references, like "Fine China" and "Add me In" that imitate the 80's Michael Jackson still. With some sexy songs, when always Chris is trying open the legs of his lady, the album has some of beautiful records, an example is "Do Better" where CB has an direct argue of his relationship, everything fits with the amazing voice of Brandy. And for last, the album has one of, that I personally think that is one of the better songs that Chris ever made, "Autumn Leaves", he show in every word an drama and remorse, fruit of his amazing vocal ability. The album is his better since the "Exclusive", the only trouble is that he is to long, but yet, is an great album of R&B.… Expand
  8. luca17989
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    A solid r&b/pop album with some great hits, like loyal, autumn leaves. Chris Brown has grown up a lot as an artist. Great album, one of the bests of 2014 for sure.
  9. Matheuszjk23
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This is the best album ever, everybody would listen to the X album, sou brasileiro e nós todos aqui amamos o Chris Brown, músicas como "Loyal", "Add me in", "Fine China" e "X" são perfeitas, tem que hitar, Chris, Brazil loves you
  10. AHCBKMC2013
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Great album from Chris his best yet it is nicely put together the way the tracks flow together and make sense the only exception with that is Body Shots I felt that song was placed in the wrong part of the album should have been at the beginning towards the middle with the upbeat songs several potential hit singles even he has released seven already the best songs are X, Add Me In, SongsGreat album from Chris his best yet it is nicely put together the way the tracks flow together and make sense the only exception with that is Body Shots I felt that song was placed in the wrong part of the album should have been at the beginning towards the middle with the upbeat songs several potential hit singles even he has released seven already the best songs are X, Add Me In, Songs on 12 Play,Drown In It, Came To Do, Stereotype, Autumn Leaves, Do Better [my favorite], See You Around, and Drunk Texting. Congrats to Chris on this album hope it sells well and hope your career continues in a positive direction.… Expand
  11. samuelzikadabal
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AI LIPE, ALLAN, É NÓIZ LEK, CHRIS BROWN TA M1L GR4L ...................................................................................................................................... ZIKA… Expand
  12. AlissonSantos0
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    XTheAlbum muitoo muitoo fodaaa , Chris CRESCEU e EVOLUIU MUITO !! um dos seus melhores e do ano. Podem falar oque quiserem , não tem pra ninguem ... TEAM BREEZY!!!
  13. X16
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Álbum perfeito, todas as faixas tem alto nível e qualquer uma poderia ser single.
    Todo o tempo de espera valeu a pena, mais de 1 ano de espera foi recompensado com ótimas musicas, trabalho perfeito.
  14. OVOXOCBE
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    In this album Chris Brown once again showed why people do not stop to support his art.

    Again the young Breezy is not just the R & B. The star mixes R & B with Pop, Dance & Trap. With large mature compositions Brown shows all your soul. Nothing better than great lyrics with great beats.
  15. ranblover
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Great album, I'm a huge fan of chris brown and he rarely lets me down, i feel that he put his heart in some songs, like autumn leaves. For me this is gonna be a top 1 on billboard.
  16. gohard19899
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Great album, the prince of r&b and pop is back, and is better, Catchy songs, has a bit of everything, pop, r&b, electronic, Chris is just amazing, i will buy this album for sure.
  17. Madmoni426
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    This album shows so much growth and delivers a variety of music for everyone to enjoy. It offers house style music, sexy R&B, pop style R&B, hip urban and even a touch of country urban ( don't know if that's a label but it fits). Brown goes through a variety of emotions from "these hoes aren't loyal" to drunk texting to ending a relationship and having to let go in see you around. Don'tThis album shows so much growth and delivers a variety of music for everyone to enjoy. It offers house style music, sexy R&B, pop style R&B, hip urban and even a touch of country urban ( don't know if that's a label but it fits). Brown goes through a variety of emotions from "these hoes aren't loyal" to drunk texting to ending a relationship and having to let go in see you around. Don't listen to these so called newspaper critics. All they want to do is give a biased blow by blow of Brown's personal life and not critic the music. The only review worth it's weight is Billboard. Go get X you won't be disappointed!… Expand
  18. thaleslucas
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    With no doubt, this is the best album that Chris Brown did! It sounds like this one has a piece of all his career. Musics like "X", "Fine China" and "Drunk Texting" made the álbum a kind of R&B with Hip-Hop so powerful! It's amazing! Congrats, Chris!
  19. TheCrazyEven
    Sep 17, 2014
    8
    As much as I think Chris Brown is a dick, his latest album is his best one since Exclusive. It's not that great, as a few songs could have been easily cut without any repercussions, but it's not bad at all. While other critics find the attempts at a wider audience (IE, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, and a little bit of EDM) a bad thing, I thought it was nice. He still has a long way to go if he wantsAs much as I think Chris Brown is a dick, his latest album is his best one since Exclusive. It's not that great, as a few songs could have been easily cut without any repercussions, but it's not bad at all. While other critics find the attempts at a wider audience (IE, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, and a little bit of EDM) a bad thing, I thought it was nice. He still has a long way to go if he wants to be the future of R&B, though, and if he ever gets his crap together, he just might pull that off.… Expand
  20. Hesperite
    Dec 19, 2014
    0
    I can't imagine how horrible of an upbringing you would have to have to listen to Brown, and enjoy it. Who can feel sexy listening to cheesy ballads made by a wife-beater?
  21. TRIGGA
    Sep 27, 2014
    7
    This album is very upbeat, very radio friendly, club friendly, and also very pop. He has got back into R&B a little more with this project - this comes out in all the good melodies and great vocals - but overall the album is still pop dominant, with a large side of EDM. I’d say it’s about 50% pop, 30% R&B, 20% EDM.

    I don’t like pop or EDM very much... However, the album does have a    This album is very upbeat, very radio friendly, club friendly, and also very pop. He has got back into R&B a little more with this project - this comes out in all the good melodies and great vocals - but overall the album is still pop dominant, with a large side of EDM. I’d say it’s about 50% pop, 30% R&B, 20% EDM.

    I don’t like pop or EDM very much...

    However, the album does have a pretty nice vibe to it, it’s just good music for when you want to listen to some music but without the emotional investment, so you pass up on Miguel, Kanye or Kendrick and go the no strings attached option which is pretty much this album.

    Occasionally you’ll come across some gems, such as the title track, X; Songs On 12 Play; Autumn Leaves; Drunk Texting, and, my personal favourite song on the album: Lost In Ya Love.

    One of the problems with CB for me is that I feel no emotional connection through his music with the man himself. However with the song Lost In Ya Love I can feel a connection to Chris for the first time. I can actually hear it in his voice, he’s not just saying he loves his girl, you can actually hear the passion and that’s why it’s a standout song for me.

    Definitely ends the album on a high note.

    Overall X the album has some great songs, some average ones, and some lousy ones. But It’s still one of the years best releases so far. I give it a ★★★☆☆.    … Expand
  22. OrbBig
    Sep 21, 2014
    8
    Finally, Chris Brown makes it with "X". Honestly this work of him is more interesting than also high reviewed "Exclusive", being oriented in more urban genres of music like trap and EDM, but also containing live instrument songs as well as generic R&B ones.
    Time goes by and people should forget about his incident from 2009 focusing more on his art than mistakes he did (although Graffiti,    Finally, Chris Brown makes it with "X". Honestly this work of him is more interesting than also high reviewed "Exclusive", being oriented in more urban genres of music like trap and EDM, but also containing live instrument songs as well as generic R&B ones.
    Time goes by and people should forget about his incident from 2009 focusing more on his art than mistakes he did (although Graffiti, F.A.M.E., and Fortune indeed were less good efforts having at the most few of memorable songs albeit not to rate them under 5/10).
    Highlights of the album in my opinion are: The title track - "X", "Autumn Leaves", "Do Better", "Don't Be Gone Too Long" and "Fine China" (which I consider the most entertaining and don't understand why it didn't make it to standard edition of the album). Keep it up Chris and hope you come up with another good album like this to make people stop being blinded by the 2009 incident.
    8/10    … Expand
  23. brunocornejo
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    The best album this year by far. He grown up a lot and you can see that on this album. Party songs like came to do or loyal and deep songs like autumn leaves or do better.
  24. VivienneEliza
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    This might not be the best album by Chris Brown,I have to say,even though I'm a Team Breezy,I'm giving 9 points because this is worth it.First,I know people waited this album for 1 year,me too,I've been waiting for this album when 'Fine China' first came out.Skip to the point,this album is good,not saying is the best,'cause it's not, for me,"Exclusive' is always the best,but this album,IThis might not be the best album by Chris Brown,I have to say,even though I'm a Team Breezy,I'm giving 9 points because this is worth it.First,I know people waited this album for 1 year,me too,I've been waiting for this album when 'Fine China' first came out.Skip to the point,this album is good,not saying is the best,'cause it's not, for me,"Exclusive' is always the best,but this album,I can say,every song Breezy put his heart in it,which is an amazing,and by the way,now,I can't see anybody is making a good music video like him do.Back to the music,First,I know put the first single in the Bonus Track can be a little crazy,deleted Ariana from the album is not a smart move too,but he smartly keep a few people in this album,"Songs on 12 play" with Trey Songz, "Drunk texting" with Jhene Aiko,"Autumn Leaves" with Kendrick Lamar,have to say,ask Kendrick to do this song is the smartest thing ever,this song wouldn't be so amazing if Lamar isn't here.So many song is a smart move,but "body shots"is the worst song in it,this song should be the Interlude,101 will be really amazing if it's a full song.This album really show why people still paying attention to his arts,even though his personal life is a mess.This is the best R&B album in 2014.But he could do so much better.… Expand
  25. FijoKallan
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    Brown's Music has always been exception I totally love this album and its diversity.
    20 Collosal Songs lol,The song with Kendrick lamar,was crazily dope,I also loved I'll see you around.
    Lots of MJ influence in the album.
  26. MarcosArcher
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    I believe this album to be his recent best so far released. Although I think "Exclusive" still remains on top of this. Expecting better albums of him to come, I hope. Congrats Chris!
  27. Jasos
    May 29, 2016
    10
    Sicuramente il miglior album di Chris Brown. Una perla dell'RnB contemporaneo che spicca rispetto ai suoi precedenti lavori, con pezzi magnifici in perfetta sintonia col concept dell'album.
  28. hornysoul
    Oct 13, 2018
    8
    Não sei as preces dos fãs pelo futuro de Chris Brown foram a causa deste sucesso de álbum, mas, ao que parece, as preces resultaram, porque "X" é um vestígio de esperança na credibilidade do artista. Este álbum é um bom resultado da combinação do R&B com a música eletrónica. Nada mau, nada mau!

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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Nov 25, 2014
    74
    It is simply a good collection of good songs, put together by talented folks to showcase their obvious talents.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Sep 23, 2014
    67
    Running 21 tracks and 75 minutes in its deluxe edition, X sometimes threatens to be too much. But there’s enough appealing material to support that runtime.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Sep 22, 2014
    50
    Chris Brown's sixth album is adventurous musically and a total mess lyrically.
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