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Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Apr 23, 2018
    80
    What I like most is the sense that these two musicians are beyond caring about perceptions, simply determined to have fun. 44/876 is a treat for grown-up fans of either artist.
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Negative: 7 out of 25
  1. Jun 5, 2018
    1
    A partnership that reads ridiculous on paper...sadly just sounds entirely pedestrian and pointless in reality. Hilariously, I believe ShaggyA partnership that reads ridiculous on paper...sadly just sounds entirely pedestrian and pointless in reality. Hilariously, I believe Shaggy comes out of this sounding better than Sting. Owned. Full Review »
  2. Dec 28, 2018
    10
    44/876 debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart with first-week sales of 7,658 units. It is Sting's first top 10-album since Sacred Love44/876 debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart with first-week sales of 7,658 units. It is Sting's first top 10-album since Sacred Love (2003), and Shaggy's first since Hot Shot (2001).The first 3 months the album has sold over 500,000 copies, world-wide....songs not to be missed.... "Morning Is Coming" , "Don't Make Me Wait", "To Love and Be Loved" Full Review »
  3. Oct 1, 2018
    10
    A fresh and surprising collaboration with topical songs relevant to our times. Great musicianship, clever lyrics, and nice beats to dance to.A fresh and surprising collaboration with topical songs relevant to our times. Great musicianship, clever lyrics, and nice beats to dance to. More than four months atop Billboard's Reggae Albums chart is an achievement that speaks for itself. Full Review »