New Album Releases

The end of the year means very little in terms of new releases..here are three from last week

Scale:
A- to A+: Universally Acclaimed

B- to B+: Overall positive reviews

C- to C+: Mixed reviews

D- to D+: Overall negative reviews

F- to F+: Horrible


1. Lupe Fiasco-The Cool
Average Critic Score: A-
Average Fan Score: A+

Scores:
All Music Guide: C+
The Onion: A+
Blender: C+
Entertainment Weekly: A+
Village Voice: A-


2. Mary J. Blige-Growing Pains
Average Critic Score: B+
Average Fan Score: B-

Scores:
All Music Guide: A-
Rolling Stone: B
PopMatters: A-
Blender: C+
Entertainment Weekly: B+


3. Rivers Cuomo-Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo
Average Critic Score: B-
Average Fan Score: A-

Scores:
All Music Guide: A
Rolling Stone: C
Pitchfork: B
PopMatters: B
The Onion: C