Blender’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 311 reviews of 311 albums, going back to 2002, each next to the album’s Breakdown. 311 of them come from Wikipedia ratings boxes, mostly for older albums.
Print magazine, closed in 2009Top critics
Jon Caramanica 3 reviews
Ann Powers 2 reviews- Josh Eells 2 reviews
- Nick Duerden 1 review
- Clark Collis 1 review
286 reviews with no named critic yet.
What it reviews
- Rock 34%
- Pop 16%
- Hip-Hop & Rap 14%
- Indie & Alternative 11%
- Metal & Punk 9%
By the numbers
70average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (311 reviews)
50%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
18points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
40albums given a perfect score (12.9% of its reviews)
26A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
21different critics with a byline on its reviews here
52%of its scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (311 albums)
How its scores spread
- 0–4937
- 50s4
- 60s97
- 70s20
- 80s111
- 90+42
Its top scores
Its newest 200 reviews
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|---|---|---|---|---|
 Prince1999 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 89 | 2020 |
 Usher8701 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 66 | 2020 |
 Craig DavidBorn to Do It | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 73 | 2020 |
 UsherConfessions | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 70 | 2020 |
 PrinceControversy“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 82 | 2020 |
 Janet JacksonDamita Jo“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | Ann Powers Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 64 | 2020 |
 Alanis MorissetteFlavors of Entanglement“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 66 | 2020 |
 PinkFunhouse“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 68 | 2020 |
 KeaneHopes and Fears | Nick Duerden Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 64 | 2020 |
 AerosmithJust Push Play“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 59 | 2020 |
 Justin TimberlakeJustified“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | Clark Collis Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 67 | 2020 |
 DidoLife for Rent | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | 2020 |
 Lil WayneLike Father, Like Son | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 69 | 2020 |
 RöyksoppMelody A.M. | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 80 | 2020 |
 Linkin ParkMeteora | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 65 | 2020 |
 N.W.A.Niggaz4Life | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 76 | 2020 |
 The DarknessPermission to Land | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 74 | 2020 |
 No DoubtRock Steady | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 75 | 2020 |
 Scissor SistersScissor Sisters“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 77 | 2020 |
 AFISing the Sorrow | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 80 | 2020 |
 PlaceboSleeping with Ghosts | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 58 | 2020 |
 Smash MouthSmash Mouth | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 68 | 2020 |
 OutKastSpeakerboxxx/The Love Below | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 88 | 2020 |
 The DonnasSpend the Night | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | 2020 |
 PrinceThe Gold Experience | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 80 | 2020 |
 The Velvet UndergroundThe Velvet Underground & Nico | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 100 | 2020 |
 PixiesTrompe le Monde“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 83 | 2020 |
 Bob DylanTogether Through Life | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 80 | 2009 |
 Wu-Tang Clan8 Diagrams | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 69 | 2007 |
 Sheryl CrowWildflower | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 59 | 2005 |
 Black Eyed PeasMonkey Business | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 52 | 2005 |
 The KinksMuswell Hillbillies | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 92 | 2004 |
 Paul SimonPaul Simon | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 88 | 2002 |
 Janet Jackson20 Y.O. | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 55 | |
 3 Doors Down3 Doors Down | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 56 | |
 30 Seconds to Mars30 Seconds to Mars“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
 TLC3D | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 74 | |
 Billy Joel52nd Street | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 The Rolling StonesA Bigger Bang | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 RihannaA Girl Like Me | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 64 | |
 The BeatlesA Hard Day’s Night | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 94 | |
 ColdplayA Rush of Blood to the Head | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 83 | |
 Brandy NorwoodAfrodisiac | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 77 | |
 George HarrisonAll Things Must Pass | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 96 | |
 Tori AmosAmerican Doll Posse | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 The Mars VoltaAmputechture | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 72 | |
 Alicia KeysAs I Am | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 61 | |
 Ashlee SimpsonAutobiography | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 56 | |
 Avenged SevenfoldAvenged Sevenfold | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
 The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceAxis: Bold as Love | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 91 | |
 BeyoncéB’Day | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | |
 Sonic YouthBad Moon Rising | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 62 | |
 SoundgardenBadmotorfinger | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 84 | |
 PrinceBatman | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 73 | |
 Kenny ChesneyBe as You Are (Songs from an Old Blue Chair) | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2/4 | 65 | |
 Blink-182Blink-182 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 87 | |
 Ja RuleBlood in My Eye | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 54 | |
 Black SabbathBorn Again | Ben Mitchell Read the review via Wikipedia | 20 1/5 | 37 | |
 Bon JoviBounce | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 55 | |
 Simon & GarfunkelBridge over Troubled Water | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 85 | |
 Britney SpearsBritney | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 GenesisCalling All Stations | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 20 1/5 | 31 | |
 Ryan Adams & the CardinalsCardinology | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 69 | |
 MeshuggahCatch Thirtythree | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 64 | |
 NSYNCCelebrity“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 72 | |
 LudacrisChicken-n-Beer | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 77 | |
 Guns N' RosesChinese Democracy | Jon Dolan Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 63 | |
 Sum 41Chuck | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
 Avenged SevenfoldCity of Evil | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 77 | |
 The ClashCombat Rock“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 74 | |
 Stone SourCome What(ever) May | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 63 | |
 Sonic YouthConfusion Is Sex | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 20 1/5 | 61 | |
 Velvet RevolverContraband | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 73 | |
 D12D12 World | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 64 | |
 BeyoncéDangerously in Love | Ben Ratliff Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 68 | |
 NickelbackDark Horse | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 48 | |
 Sonic YouthDaydream Nation | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 100 | |
 MetallicaDeath Magnetic | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 78 | |
 AFIDecemberunderground | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 80 | |
 DeftonesDeftones | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 70 | |
 KissDestroyer | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 85 | |
 Sheryl CrowDetours | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 78 | |
 Billy IdolDevil’s Playground | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 57 | |
 Bruce SpringsteenDevils & Dust | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 90 | |
 Fear FactoryDigimortal | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 73 | |
 PrinceDirty Mind | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 98 | |
 Sum 41Does This Look Infected? | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 67 | |
 KissDressed to Kill | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 Paul McCartneyDriving Rain | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 Black Eyed PeasElephunk | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 72 | |
 The Rolling StonesEmotional Rescue | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 77 | |
 A Perfect CircleEmotive“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
 EminemEncore | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | |
 Robbie WilliamsEscapology | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 59 | |
 Jolie HollandEscondida“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | Ann Powers Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 77 | |
 Lucinda WilliamsEssence | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 EveEve-Olution | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 70 | |
 Sonic YouthEvol | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 82 | |
 George HarrisonExtra Texture (Read All About It) | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 52 | |
 Fiona AppleExtraordinary Machine | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 83 | |
 GodsmackFaceless | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 52 | |
 EvanescenceFallen | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 68 | |
 LeAnn RimesFamily | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | |
 BjörkFamily Tree | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 69 | |
 Yeah Yeah YeahsFever to Tell | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 84 | |
 ShakiraFijación Oral, Vol. 1 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 74 | |
 Faith HillFireflies“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 54 | |
 Paul McCartneyFlaming Pie | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 75 | |
 Nelly FurtadoFolklore | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 64 | |
 Foo FightersFoo Fighters | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 83 | |
 PrinceFor You | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 54 | |
 Tom PettyFull Moon Fever | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 80 | |
 Pet Shop BoysFundamental | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 80 | |
 Arcade FireFuneral | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 90 | |
 The White StripesGet Behind Me Satan | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 78 | |
 JetGet Born | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 66 | |
 50 CentGet Rich or Die Tryin’“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 76 | |
 The ClashGive ‘Em Enough Rope | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 78 | |
 The KinksGive the People What They Want | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 Billy JoelGlass Houses | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 70 | |
 Mariah CareyGlitter | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 56 | |
 SlayerGod Hates Us All | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 79 | |
 NasGod’s Son“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 81 | |
 Ryan AdamsGold“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | Jon Caramanica Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 Sonic YouthGoo | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 84 | |
 RihannaGood Girl Gone Bad | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 75 | |
 Alkaline TrioGood Mourning“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 73 | |
 CiaraGoodies“The 32nd issue of Blender magazine, cover dated December 2004. Published in the US by Dennis Publishing, Inc. Gwen Stefani is featured on the…” | Jon Caramanica Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 64 | |
 Paul SimonGraceland | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 98 | |
 DMXGrand Champ“The 20th issue of Blender magazine, cover dated October 2003. Published in the US by Dennis Publishing, Inc. A collage of artists and the 1001 Greatest…” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 70 | |
 Neil Young and Crazy HorseGreendale | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 72 | |
 BeckGuero | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 78 | |
 Muddy WatersHard Again | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 88 | |
 MadonnaHard Candy | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 65 | |
 David BowieHeathen | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 77 | |
 OasisHeathen Chemistry | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 58 | |
 Bloodhound GangHefty Fine | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 30 1.5/5 | 35 | |
 Brian EnoHere Come the Warm Jets | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 91 | |
 UsherHere I Stand | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 68 | |
 David BowieHeroes | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 89 | |
 AC/DCHighway to Hell | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 87 | |
 Serge GainsbourgHistoire de Melody Nelson | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 94 | |
 John CaleHoboSapiens | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 84 | |
 The ChicksHome“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | Billy Altman Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 AerosmithHonkin’ on Bobo | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 69 | |
 Toby KeithHonkytonk University | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 66 | |
 Daft PunkHuman After All | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 50 2.5/5 | 57 | |
 The UndertonesHypnotised“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | Paul Du Noyer Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 81 | |
 Ashlee SimpsonI Am Me | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 44 | |
 BeyoncéI Am… Sasha Fierce | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 63 | |
 Calvin HarrisI Created Disco | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 52 | |
 PinkI’m Not Dead | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 70 | |
 Vanessa HudgensIdentified | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 67 | |
 Jack JohnsonIn Between Dreams | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 59 | |
 NirvanaIn Utero | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 93 | |
 Keri HilsonIn a Perfect World… | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 64 | |
 Britney SpearsIn the Zone | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 72 | |
 RancidIndestructible“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 Michael JacksonInvincible“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 57 | |
 GenesisInvisible Touch | Jon Pareles Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 78 | |
 Busta RhymesIt Ain’t Safe No More… | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 73 | |
 Maroon 5It Won’t Be Soon Before Long | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 75 | |
 Alanis MorissetteJagged Little Pill Acoustic | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 42 | |
 Kenny ChesneyJust Who I Am: Poets & Pirates | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 68 | |
 TwistaKamikaze | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 66 | |
 DioKilling the Dragon | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
 Avril LavigneLet Go | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 69 | |
 The UsedLies for the Liars | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 67 | |
 MadonnaLike a Virgin | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 75 | |
 George HarrisonLiving in the Material World | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 71 | |
 The ClashLondon Calling | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 97 | |
 !!!Louden Up Now | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 77 | |
 KissLove Gun | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 90 4.5/5 | 70 | |
 Ryan AdamsLove Is Hell“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | Jonah Weiner Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 76 | |
 SugarlandLove on the Inside | Chuck Eddy Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 79 | |
 PrinceLovesexy“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 81 | |
 The KinksLow Budget | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 74 | |
 WeezerMaladroit | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 73 | |
 XzibitMan vs. Machine | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 65 | |
 Neil YoungMirror Ball | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 74 | |
 PinkMissundaztood | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 60 | |
 R.E.M.Murmur | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 96 | |
 Sonic YouthMurray Street | Douglas Wolk Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 RammsteinMutter | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 75 | |
 Kelly ClarksonMy December | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 66 | |
 Sonic YouthNYC Ghosts & Flowers | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 58 | |
 NellyNellyville | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 76 | |
 Backstreet BoysNever Gone | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 51 | |
 No DoubtNo Doubt | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 50 | |
 YellowcardOcean Avenue“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 56 | |
 Alter BridgeOne Day Remains | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 40 | |
 Katy PerryOne of the Boys | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 51 | |
 David BowieOutside | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 60 3/5 | 66 | |
 MotörheadOverkill | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 83 | |
 The Pussycat DollsPCD | Josh Eells Read the review via Wikipedia | 40 2/5 | 54 | |
 Snoop DoggPaid tha Cost to Be da Boss | Joseph Patel Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 79 | |
 T.I.Paper Trail | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 3.5/5 | 71 | |
 Prince and the RevolutionParade – Music from the Motion Picture Under the Cherry Moon | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 81 | |
 BlondieParallel Lines | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 92 | |
 Black SabbathParanoid | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 89 |