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| 4.0 excellent | ...is fucking dead | August 9th 10 |
So, basically, if you don't like this, you're an idiot.
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| 4.5 superb | Erik Bailey | May 30th 10 |
Vocally, Monae is one of the best artists in pop music today, but what sets her apart from everything else in contemporary pop music is her infusion of so many different styles, as well as the superlative amount of innovation seen throughout the album. The ArchAndroid is a little too scatter-shot to be a classic, but it exemplifies her ability to hopefully make one in the future. Monae is truly what an artist should be, one who CREATES instead of mimics.
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| 5.0 classic | Ben Borneman | May 28th 10 |
ARTIST OF THE DECADE...........it may seem premature but we'll see in 2019
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| 0.0 | Adam Thomas EMERITUS | May 19th 10 |
The Songs in the Key of Life of the twenty-teens.
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| 4.5 superb | Alexander | May 19th 10 |
The ArchAndroid is probably one of the most ADD-ridden album I have ever heard. Janelle Monae covers a melting pot of styles throughout the 18 track madhouse. What will intrigued you is how she actually manages to pull the damn thing of with her vocal versatility and strength. This of course ultimately contributes to her success on the album. In conclusion good luck trying to find a better more daring pop album in 2010: The ArchAndroid is basically the Pop Album Of The Year.
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| 0.0 | Jacob Royal STAFF | March 12th 12 |
Janelle. Your voice is adorable, your songs are so sweet, and you may or may not have a tendency to include too many songs on your albums but most of them are pretty damn amazing.
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| 4.5 superb | APJ90 | March 4th 12 |
Pretty much one of the best albums released in 2010. Flow is perhaps a little off at times, but that isn't too much of an issue; quality tracks throughout.
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| 4.0 excellent | hughes | June 3rd 11 |
Was hovering between a 4 and 4.5, pretty much because I thought it was a tad too long (not sure why haha) but after a listen in the bath I decided it's deffo a 4.5
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| 5.0 classic | LoveHugsNHipHopSoul | July 3rd 10 |
I'm not quite sure how I managed to come across this woman, but WHAT a FANTASTIC voice and album! I was just ranted to about how Lady Gaga is so groundbreaking and things, and while Gaga is "something," she just reminds me of the many recycled female pop vocalists that have appeared over the years, the only difference is her notibly taking tips from Marilyn Manson. In my opinion, both of her albums are pale in comparison, regardless of the classical vocal training she has recieved that her fans enjoy boasting about so frequently. I don't know how I managed to come across it (probably though Outkast fans such as myself), but however I did it, I'm more than happy that I did. I need to go out and actually purchase a copy of the album just so I can enjoy adding it to my physical collection. Another album worth looking at for you all is Yahzarah's "The Ballad of Purple St. James." I would say it is on about the same level as this and that's saying a lot in the days of Autotune and unnecessary screaming.
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| 5.0 classic | Tyler | July 1st 10 |
An impressive display of Monae's incredible music ability. With each track comes a new style, and yet the album is cohesive and smooth, if a bit long. She impresses throughout with her skill, passion, and the trippy story she has created.
With this album, Monae has seized the title of queen of pop. Forget about Lady Gaga and any other lesser artist; Janelle Monae is the most talented artist in pop. She has crafted the best pop album of 2010, and if she keeps her head in the right place she will become one of the best artists we have ever seen.
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| 4.5 superb | Mark Campbell | June 21st 10 |
Ever wonder what it would be like if Prince, Michael Jackson, Andre 3000, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce and Gnarls Barkley all somehow procreated and distilled their strengths into one being? Janelle Monae and The ArchAndroid say what up. "Cold War" might be the best song Gnarls Barkley wish they wrote. I love the Off The Wall throwbacks in "Locked Inside", the Beatlesque guitar on "Oh, Maker", her more-than-capable flow on songs like "Dance Or Die" and "Tightrope", the punk energy of "Come Alive"... the whole thing is just great. And the production! Some of the finest of any record I've heard in a long time, like worth a FLAC copy good. It just oozes freshness and innovation with distinct nods to the past.
She's 24 and it's only her first record. If Puffy keeps his head out of his ass and pushes her hard as the next big thing/"savior" of pop music, just watch this chick take over pop. I'm a fan of the GaGa but even her "ambition" pales in comparison to the raw talent on display here. With time and diligence, Janelle Monae could be the new Lauren Hill, Prince and MJ all in one, and The ArchAndroid is strong evidence in support of that.
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| 4.5 superb | Tari Ajadi | May 30th 10 |
This is what music is about. Experimentation, passion and talent. Absolutely brilliant album by Monae, and she does what only the greats do; (Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, David Bowie, etc) she crosses over into all sorts of different styles while making it unique and special.
So close to being a classic. If not for that Of Montreal track...
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| 4.0 excellent | G.M.B. | May 1st 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Albus | April 22nd 13 |
| 3.5 great | Mojito | April 2nd 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | tnd | February 15th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | Julia | January 31st 13 |
| 4.5 superb | gp0942 | January 30th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Paxster | January 17th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | arcane | December 28th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Sevhead | December 25th 12 |
| 3.5 great | Hoppip | December 23rd 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Pndi | December 11th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | dwejkk | November 20th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Vell | November 17th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Jiraiya | November 15th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Peluca | November 14th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | JThack4 | November 7th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Trike | October 26th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Melanin | October 13th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Chris | October 2nd 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | kamarue | September 19th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | ZmbZ98 | September 10th 12 |
| 3.0 good | porch | August 6th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Rowdy | July 24th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Viales | April 29th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | Waits | April 7th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | tmage | March 14th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | virpi | February 25th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Opaque | February 23rd 12 |
| 4.5 superb | sidjmt | February 18th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | valrus | February 6th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Sumire | January 15th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | gvogel | January 1st 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Coast | December 21st 11 |
| 3.5 great | Oblomov | December 13th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | GGI | November 22nd 11 |
| 5.0 classic | Vernum | October 25th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | ImpWolf | October 12th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Niels | October 12th 11 |
| 3.0 good | zillah | September 25th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | 808muzik | September 15th 11 |
| 3.5 great | Luke | September 3rd 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Lolages | August 31st 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Olson | August 29th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | stfrnz | August 17th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Mungo | May 27th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Pawsee | May 19th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Teto | May 19th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Scott | May 9th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | hankmac | April 28th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | jayrad | April 10th 11 |
| 3.0 good | Asator | March 25th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Lambda | February 13th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | panaba | February 6th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Tom | February 6th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | antrilo | February 2nd 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jake806 | January 28th 11 |
| 3.5 great | VJ90 | January 16th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | gosk8n | January 10th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ali | January 3rd 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | occer | December 31st 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | cubbzor | December 27th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Pilgrim | December 27th 10 |
| 2.5 average | roland | December 23rd 10 |
| 3.5 great | Aziz CONTRIBUTOR | December 21st 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Rodrigo | December 20th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | WooHa | December 11th 10 |
| 3.0 good | asaf | December 10th 10 |
| 1.0 awful | ntoman | December 5th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Quinn | December 1st 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | mcneilz | November 23rd 10 |
| 3.0 good | Thef | November 17th 10 |
| 3.5 great | Rudy K. STAFF | November 16th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | ot63 | November 15th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Roomex | November 12th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | kfresha | November 9th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Davey Boy STAFF | October 20th 10 |
| 5.0 classic | -1up!- | October 19th 10 |
| 5.0 classic | nodnerB | October 17th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | nico | October 6th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Lakes | September 25th 10 |
| 1.0 awful | ti0n | September 9th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | mvood | September 2nd 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Jeremy F STAFF | August 31st 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jordan | August 30th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | C.F. | August 29th 10 |
| 3.5 great | doqtor | August 26th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Hoopy | August 24th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | aipfan | August 19th 10 |
| 3.0 good | kromml | August 18th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Calum | August 17th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | IAJP | August 14th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Wael | August 12th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | timbo8 | August 11th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Eno | July 31st 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Sblang | July 30th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | zuzek | July 28th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Zion | July 25th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | mvdu | July 22nd 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | fund it | July 18th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | BigHans | July 14th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Wamwig | July 8th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | nbden | June 29th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Jo | June 23rd 10 |
| 3.5 great | Yotimi | June 22nd 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Valle | June 13th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | SlyJak | June 9th 10 |
| 3.5 great | Ali CONTRIBUTOR | June 2nd 10 |
| 4.5 superb | gaz | June 2nd 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Adam | May 28th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Ewgads | May 27th 10 |
| 3.5 great | Hro | May 27th 10 |
| 3.5 great | Kiran EMERITUS | May 26th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | kojpl | May 24th 10 |
| 4.5 superb | Pizza | May 20th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | BSX | May 17th 10 |
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