Chris Brown’s long-awaited sixth album X finally arrived in stores this week.
The line of features star appearances from Brandy, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Rick Ross, R.Kelly, Kendrick Lamar and Trey Songz.
But how did “X” do with critics?
Los Angeles Times: Though it sags toward the end, the long-delayed X contains some of his sharpest work, including the propulsive “Time for Love” and “Add Me In,” a chewy soul-funk tune in which he accents his vocals with percussive gasps a la Michael Jackson. 2.5/4
USA Today: Without losing sight of his core audience, Chris Brown makes some commendable, if measured, steps toward a more mature sound on his sixth album, X. 2.5/4
New York Daily News: Thanks to producers like Diplo, the album features EDM-style club beats and motifs. But other than those on the prerelease smash single “Loyal,” the synth blasts here lack the savvy and appeal of the ones employed on the excellent Fortune. Many are watered down by soggy pop.2/5
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