Connie Johnson

Connie Johnson’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 15 reviews, going back to 1991, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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Writes for

What they review

  • R&B & Soul 60%
  • Pop 27%
  • Hip-Hop & Rap 13%

By the numbers

7years of their reviews we track, 1991 to 1997
40%of their scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (15 albums)
How their scores spread
  • 0–491
  • 50s3
  • 60s2
  • 70s8
  • 80s1
  • 90+0

Their favorites

  1. AaliyahOne in a Million 88 Los Angeles Times
  2. Boyz II MenEvolution 75 Los Angeles Times
  3. Wyclef JeanThe Carnival 75 Los Angeles Times
  4. Toni BraxtonToni Braxton 75 Los Angeles Times
  5. Mary J. BligeWhat’s the 411? 75 Los Angeles Times

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

Every review

Outlet
Boyz II MenEvolutionLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/4631997
Wyclef JeanThe Carnival“Jean's vision of himself as a musical revolutionary doesn't exactly jibe with the shout-out he gives to Armani and Calvin Klein on his liner notes.”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/4781997
Simply RedLife“This band remains one of Britain's most soulful exports.”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia50 2/4631995
Mary J. BligeMy LifeLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia38 1.5/4671994
Toni BraxtonToni BraxtonLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/4661993
Mary J. BligeWhat’s the 411?“How does Madonna's musical product compare with her literary and film endeavors?.”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/4801992
En VogueFunky Divas“*** EN VOGUE "Funky Divas" EastWest America Somebody in the En Vogue camp is keenly aware of soul music's roots–either the captivating quartet itself or Thomas McElroy and Denzil Foster,…”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/4741992
Donna SummerMistaken IdentityLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia50 2/4591991
Pet Shop BoysActuallyLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia63 2.5/481
LL Cool JBigger and DefferLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia63 2.5/467
Brandy NorwoodBrandyLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia50 2/464
Mariah CareyButterflyLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/473
Boyz II MenCooleyhighharmonyLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/482
George MichaelFaithLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/484
AaliyahOne in a MillionLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/476

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