Concrete Rose
by Ashanti
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Dec 14, 2004
User Score
3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 150
  3. Negative: 68 out of 150

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  1. GenaC
    Jan 10, 2005
    4
    Seriously weaker than her previous albums. "Turn it up" and "Only U" are good but not the rest
  2. KiroK
    Jan 11, 2005
    5
    Good for girls but for guys it really sounds lame
  3. Nickv
    Jun 15, 2005
    5
    I think she needs to find herself. All the songs sound the same. "Only U" is catchy and good though.
  4. icarlylone
    Jun 29, 2022
    5
    very mixed bag from Ashanti.... Only U is the only song i really loved everything else is boring and forgettable

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Most Discussed Album of 2004
51
#51 Most Shared Album of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    60
    It's no better or worse than her 2002 debut or 2003's Chapter II, with the standout singles, decent album cuts, and filler fluff provided in equal doses.
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  2. Billboard
    60
    The album is hampered by needless skits and, at times, too slick production.
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  3. E! Online
    67
    Suffers from many of the same problems that tripped up its predecessor: too many skits, too few ideas and a voice that is neither hard nor particularly flowery.
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