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Xscape

3.3

1993–1998

3 albums

47 reviews

DISCOGRAPHY

Discography

1993

Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha

2.9

mixed reception

divided reaction

14 reviews →

1995

Off the Hook

3.5

warm reception

similar reaction

16 reviews →

1998

Traces of My Lipstick

3.5

warm reception

similar reaction

17 reviews →

REVIEWS

Reviews

Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha

5

2.9

New York, NY, USA

December 1, 1993

158

A plateful of R&B seasoned just right with delectable hip hop beats and vocal bravado reminiscent of early En Vogue.

1993

Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha

4

3/4

2.9

Los Angeles, CA, USA

December 12, 1993

Has a fair share of sassy, psychedelic charm.

1993

Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha

2

2.9

Washington, D.C., USA

January 23, 1994

The eager-to-please, no-desires-of-her-own female may be the ultimate male fantasy, but it has so little basis in reality that this whole album lacks credibility.

1993

Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha

1

2.9

Allentown, PA, USA

February 5, 1994

Someone likes them, and I suspect it's mostly teens – that's where the appeal lies in this mostly hip-hop debut.

1993

Off the Hook

2

2/5

3.5

London, UK

July 21, 1995

A bog-standard set of boudoir ballads.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5

Manchester, UK

July 28, 1995

The qualities of this foursome's singing just seem to grow with repeated plays.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5/4

3.5

Atlanta, GA, USA

July 29, 1995

One of the best urban albums of the year.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5

New York, NY, USA

August 1, 1995

122

Xscape prove they're way more than one-hit wonders.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5

New York, NY, USA

August 8, 1995

An album of fine, church-rooted soul.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3/4

3.5

Dayton, OH, USA

August 11, 1995

Whether it's upbeat, moderately paced, or slow grooves, Xscape comes through big.

1995

Analysis

ANALYSIS

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