Ok, so this kind of record annoys me.
And do not get me wrong, this is not about disagreeing with the views presented here or anything like that. Nor I underestimate the passion of Jazmine Sullivan. The problem with this album is that it becomes too preachy for its own good, and while it addresses important issues on social justice and female sexuality, its artistic value does not impress.
Too many intermissions, bad flow, and as for the actual songs, well, I cannot admit that are that great ... read more

I can feel the cheesiness all over me, still tho, this record vibes well.

I think we have reached a point where we can safely call this kind of music dated. It is not boomer music by any sense, but this mixture of rock and electronics has been so extremely overdone throughout the 10s that I doubt it can attract any new listeners. These songs have been already played a million times in phone commercials. Or perhaps you have listened to them on repeat at your local gym.

Lou Reed and Metallica done right.