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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

Off the Hook

2

C+

3.5

New York, NY, USA

August 11, 1995

The quartet Xscape's shimmery vocalizing is skillful, but despite their endless professions of passion, they too sound like they're just going through the motions.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5

St. Louis, MO, USA

August 11, 1995

This sophisticated approach works much better.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5/4

3.5

Los Angeles, CA, USA

August 13, 1995

An impressive array of tracks that run the gamut from B-girl toughness to Southern homegirl sweetness – and both stances are equally effective.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5

Long Island, New York, USA

August 13, 1995

Emotional range and richness distinguishes Xscape from the pack of En Vogue wannabes.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5

New York, NY, USA

August 19, 1995

62

Contains right combination of hip and standard R&B vibes to set it apart from other "girl" group albums.

1995

Off the Hook

4

3.5

Rochester, NY, USA

September 1, 1995

It's amazing what a complete makeover will do for some people.

1995

Off the Hook

3

6/10

3.5

London, UK

September 1, 1995

91

Never stretching the imagination but raising the temperature to a moistening degree.

1995

Off the Hook

3

3.5

Toledo, OH, USA

September 10, 1995

Gets a little syrupy during a string of ballads on the otherwise diverse album.

1995

Off the Hook

3

3.5

Allentown, PA, USA

September 23, 1995

Although the music and lyrical style of the group's new disc is consistent with the first, these girls demonstrate maturity.

1995

Off the Hook

3

3/5

3.5

Charlotte, NC, USA

October 12, 1995

When they sing, they do it well.

1995

Analysis

ANALYSIS

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