The Preacher's Son
by Wyclef Jean
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    80
    As with most records, there's a bit of filler that could be trimmed to make a great record into a phenomenal one, but it's easy to forgive when the quality is so high.
  2. Mojo
    80
    Upbeat and jubilant... a showcase for Wyclef the songwriter. [Dec 2003, p.107]
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  3. Launch.com
    70
    Jean's most satisfying post-Fugees music yet.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    His fourth album sees credible Jean making a timely return. [Dec 2003, p.129]
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  6. Blender
    60
    Jean's histrionic singing and simplistic lyrics can intensify his material... or derail it via self-parody. [Dec 2003, p.138]
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  7. The A.V. Club
    50
    Jean's ambition and eclecticism are admirable as ever, but the further he strays from his hip-hop roots, the less vital he seems.
  8. Rolling Stone
    40
    Mostly tepid adult-contemporary black pop. [22 Jan 2004, p.69]
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  9. The Guardian
    40
    It fizzles out with embarrassing speed.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. tinal
    Apr 3, 2004
    10
    it's great!!!
  2. tinal
    Apr 3, 2004
    10
    it's great!!!
  3. charliem
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    perfect!
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