The Preacher's Son
by Wyclef Jean
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    80
    As with most records, there's a bit of filler that could be trimmed to make a great record into a phenomenal one, but it's easy to forgive when the quality is so high.
  2. Blender
    60
    Jean's histrionic singing and simplistic lyrics can intensify his material... or derail it via self-parody. [Dec 2003, p.138]
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  3. Launch.com
    70
    Jean's most satisfying post-Fugees music yet.
  5. Mojo
    80
    Upbeat and jubilant... a showcase for Wyclef the songwriter. [Dec 2003, p.107]
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  6. Q Magazine
    60
    His fourth album sees credible Jean making a timely return. [Dec 2003, p.129]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    40
    Mostly tepid adult-contemporary black pop. [22 Jan 2004, p.69]
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  8. The A.V. Club
    50
    Jean's ambition and eclecticism are admirable as ever, but the further he strays from his hip-hop roots, the less vital he seems.
  9. The Guardian
    40
    It fizzles out with embarrassing speed.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. tinal
    Apr 3, 2004
    10
    it's great!!!
  2. tinal
    Apr 3, 2004
    10
    it's great!!!
  3. charliem
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    perfect!
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