Vibe's Scores
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For 290 reviews, this publication has graded:
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58% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.1 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 68
Highest review score: | The Naked Truth | |
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Lowest review score: | Playing With Fire |
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Positive: 202 out of 290
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Mixed: 79 out of 290
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Negative: 9 out of 290
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Stacked solid with songs that chronicle her ongoing struggles through love's many stages. [Apr 2005, p.165]- Vibe
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Subpar sonically... Red Light doesn't push toward something greater. [Feb 2005, p.138]- Vibe
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Here Nas is on autopilot, churning out uniformly solid but unexceptional material. [Oct 2004, p.183]- Vibe
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While it's no surprise that Destiny Fulfilled showcases advanced production values, the songwriting and vocal abilities are just as impressive. [Jan 2005, p.81]- Vibe
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Largely sounds like a drug-induced, incoherent jam session. [Dec 2004, p.215]- Vibe
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Ray Ray hits more than it misses in its celebration of a time when George was making the mothership connection and Marvin just wanted to get it on. [Nov 2004, p.160]- Vibe
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There's nothing new here... but if your ears are inured to the dense, overly polished production of contemprary R&B, Stone's simplicity and rawness will come as a revelation. [Nov 2004, p.166]- Vibe
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Well-crafted... offers a continuation of Quality's attempt to expand rap's topical terrain. [Oct 2004, p.185]- Vibe
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While k-os's antimaterialist ranting can wear thin at times, Joyful Rebellion builds and improves on the rich, organic, live sound that made his debut, Exit, such a left-field hit. [Nov 2004, p.162]- Vibe
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Unfortunately, Sweat is affected by some forced collaborations and shallow subject matter. [Oct 2004, p.184]- Vibe
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The only downside is that all the tracks sound similar. [Oct 2004, p.186]- Vibe
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She's both deeply personal and relevantly dope, thriving where poetry slams and hip hop beats collide. [Sep 2004, p.231]- Vibe
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Blessed with a raw authenticity and rousing presence, Buck is one of the more adaptable MCs to date. [Jul 2004, p.135]- Vibe
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213's obsolete subject matter offsets otherwise satisfying sounds. [Sep 2004, p.236]- Vibe
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Though Nightmare doesn't match their classics, you can definitely call this a comeback. [Aug 2004, p.146]- Vibe
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Fire In The Hole is Brand Nubian at its revolutionary apex. [Sep 2004, p.233]- Vibe
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Though his singles may not rule radio, as far as full-lengths go, this is how it should be done. [Sep 2004, p.233]- Vibe
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Opting for politically charged rhymes and melodic, accessible beats, [The Roots] overflow with potential singles. [Aug 2004, p.141]- Vibe
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Cee-Lo's soulful spirituality is sorely missed. [Jun 2004, p.155]- Vibe
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While he excels in clever jousting, Banks lacks range and storytelling ability. [Jul 2004, p.136]- Vibe