The Dutchess
by Fergie
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 303 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 183 out of 303
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 303
  3. Negative: 105 out of 303

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    Its a great CD ! Great range and vocals.
  2. GreggM
    May 6, 2007
    10
    Terrific album with songs ranging from hip-hop gems ("Glamorous", "London Bridge") to gorgeous ballads ("Finally"). 10/10 for the Ferg.
  3. AndrewG
    Dec 20, 2006
    10
    A 10 for Fergilicious - record of the year.
  4. jackk.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    i love this album one of the best
  5. Jeff
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    Love it. All songs could be heard on the radio. Clumsy is the best track and she shows off her phenomenal voice on the stunning piano ballad Finally.
  6. freddyr
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    Exelente cd de los mejores del año.
  7. Heather
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    Amazing!! just shows the girl can sing!! keep it up ;-)
  8. KpAl
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    its great!
  9. SamD
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    I don't necesarily believe it's worthy of a ten, but I'm sure that half the people who rated this never listened to it and they're just trying to be all non-conformist. It's really more like a 7.5.
  10. vina
    Jan 3, 2007
    10
    I quite liked it actually...it's refreshing to hear an album where the songs sound different to each other and not like the whiny boring pretentious rubbish I usually have to listen to - whilst repeatedly being told that it's 'meaningful'. Fergie's album is fluffy and throwaway and I love it!!! You can dance to it too...
  11. mathewr
    Feb 15, 2007
    10
    The cd actually shows great breadth and is a definite departure from the usual. This cd oozes of unused potential, and is actually better than "The Sweet Escape" by Gwen Stefani.
  12. DannyH
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    She freakin rocks. Shes sexy and has great songs. LOVE Clumsy, here i come, vodoo doll, and GLAMOROUS
  13. YahirB
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    This is a great album her vocals are pretty good, better than others. Some of her songs are very rythmic and catchy right away. Others are slow bringing Oldies back a little bit. The meaning of the songs gives the album a 10, without these I would have given an 8 or 9.
  14. alexl
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    great album
  15. ChadG
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    I thought this album was awesome, especially for a first. It shows the varied range of Fergie and the different styles of which she is capable.
  16. xsassysays
    Jun 19, 2008
    10
    The mixed reviews show how controversial Fergie's music and image are, which is part of its appeal. Exceptionally unique album. Fergie is too edgy to be written off as a mere pop princess.
  17. TurkRocks
    Nov 15, 2006
    10
    Yanno what I noticed? We get alot of inconsiderate, anti social, unrealistic people out here now a days. Seems like some people go places just to try and start stuff about people and the type of music they like. Me? Im an all around person and Fergie fits in my All around. Rap, techno, rock, hip hop, R&B, Jazz, and fade - I love it all. Fergie - Im going to give you a 10 just because you Yanno what I noticed? We get alot of inconsiderate, anti social, unrealistic people out here now a days. Seems like some people go places just to try and start stuff about people and the type of music they like. Me? Im an all around person and Fergie fits in my All around. Rap, techno, rock, hip hop, R&B, Jazz, and fade - I love it all. Fergie - Im going to give you a 10 just because you are simply awesome. Your voice is great, your album shows it, and you have got some wicked talent.… Expand
  18. JoseHH
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    The album of Fergie is magic beyond what anyone ever seen a rapper, too good in terms of voice quality, she got very far, Fergie're amazing, you're fergalicious. The Duchess Fergie
  19. LispectorLTX
    Nov 23, 2017
    10
    I really don't understand why people and critics didn't enjoyed this LP. In Fergie's debut album, we just hear anthem's like "Big Girls Don't Cry", "London Bridge" and "Fergalicious", and that's the most important reason why this album is so relevant: THIS IS ICONIC.
  20. WesleyE67
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
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    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
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    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
    Eu amo demais fergie,album maravilhoso
  21. jymy111
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
    Where is The double dutchess reviews???
  22. YairXVX
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    es muy bueno quisiera algo mas de Fergie que saque lo mejor de ella este no sera ni el peor ni el mejor de Fergie dicen que su música es sobra aunque yo la considero que es muy buena
  23. greenbober
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a good album to my mind. There are fast-flow and energy hip-hop, lyrical songs just for soul and some notes of my favorite R&B. It’s many-side work for everyone with both strong and velvet Fergie’s voice. I sure she spent so much time, trying to give suitable intonation to make you feel amazing emotions, like this little “laugh” in Finally or short vocalizing through the album make it. Also I really felt in love with violins, bit and guitar, so when I hear any songs of album, I wanna sing despite the fact, that my voice is gibberish.… Expand
  24. Alfgomez
    May 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El disco tiene letras bastante personales sonidos diferentes en cada canción es un album que deja atado a él desde el primer momento que lo escuchas… Expand
  25. Rodkrieg
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Very interesting album, full of memories, it has something “special”, her voice goes perfect with the songs, and she knew how to create a personal, not boring album, very different to other female r&b/pop/rock/soul albums.
  26. Scarliyah
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is simply magical, each song has a different feeling, it has excellent lyrics and fergie has a very angelic voice.… Expand
  27. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    I love Fergie since The Black Eyed Peas, her voice is amazing and her solo songs here are great
  28. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Fergie is such a great singer and performer, her songs here are so so good, I love it
  29. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Fergie's solo debut is an amazing record filled with many great songs, I love London Bridge!
  30. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love this album so so so so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#23 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#1 Most Shared Album of 2006

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    40
    Mildly entertaining but tremendously taxing.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Though not every track is a gem, The Dutchess reaches further than most albums by contemporary divas.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    50
    The problem is the Duchess herself. Fergie exudes earthy charm, but can't keep up with the breakneck music. She forces emotion on the slower show-stoppers, and she's all cartoon kitten on the come-ons. [17 Sep 2006]
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