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For 889 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 64% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Undun
Lowest review score: 20 Neon Icon
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 723 out of 889
  2. Mixed: 164 out of 889
  3. Negative: 2 out of 889
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Apollo Kids
    When it's all said and done, Ghostface Killah treats Apollo Kids like a seasoned veteran would treat a game on the hardwood; he picks his spots, lets his teammates have their moments, and takes over when necessary. In that respect, Apollo Kids is another project we can tally up in Ghost's win column.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    5.0
    Much like Brass Knuckles before it, 5.0 might just be another forgettable release from the St. Lunatic.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pink Friday
    Pink Friday was one of the most highly-anticipated albums of 2010, largely due to curiosity. The reality is that it could have never lived up to the hype it prematurely received. Still, there's room for growth, and Nicki Minaj has both the skills and the following to keep moving up.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)
    The execution isn't as good the second time around, but Banks has reestablished his sound, and made clear that he is still a major force to be reckoned with in the Rap game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Libra Scale
    Libra Scale lacks the sparkle found in Ne-Yo's previous work. Much like "Champagne Life," there is still plenty to celebrate. Toast it up.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pilot Talk II
    While similar in feel to it's predecessor, Pilot Talk, this follow-up is much less commercial in approach. The backdrop, though sometimes redundant, is more intimate, substituting any real peaks of audio genius for a solid, cohesive chilled-out-smoke-and-float ambiance.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The Beginning
    Simply put, this album suffers from Beyonce syndrome--it does nothing to further the group's catalogue. Last time around, the Black Eyed Peas were exploring new territory, and the results were contagious. Now, it seems as though the group, particularly will.i.am, is stuck on auto-pilot.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Only 1 Flo, Pt. 1
    In a business where artists come and go with quickness, Flo has managed to remain relevant. Only One Flo will only strengthen Flo's relevance, but it will never be mistaken for a solid piece of art.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The DeAndre Way
    Though The DeAndre's Way only has 10 tracks, it feels as if it has four or five too many.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    No Mercy
    No Mercy takes T.I.'s recent experiences and frustrations, and effectively bottles them up into a potent and complete work.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Reggie
    Redman Presents...Reggie isn't near Mr. Noble's best work, but fans would be remised to turn their nose to the project. When he is in his element, he spits harder, and flows better than any of his peers.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Last Train to Paris
    Overall, it feels like Last Train to Paris will be an album more tailored to the Pop scene, rather than the Hip Hop audience.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Michael
    Jackson's progressiveness and laser-aimed focus on perfection was always the foundation of everything he ever did and resonated through every song he ever made....Given the patch-work necessary to piece Michael together posthumously, it's impossible to imagine that this is a collection of songs Michael intended to deliver.
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