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[57482] Critics slam Chris Brown's new album

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Cutting review: Pitchfork rates Chris Brown's "BROWN" a 1.3

A storm in the music world follows the publication of a review by the influential music site Pitchfork on Chris Brown's new album, "BROWN". The site, known for its rigorous reviews and an editorial line sometimes perceived as uncompromising, gave the album an exceptional score of just 1.3.

According to a report by PopBase, the critics summarized their opinion of the work in one poignant sentence: "Chris Brown's new album, which is soulless and chasing hits, does not justify his return to the public forefront."

On the other hand, not all voices online agree with Pitchfork's line. The Twitter account AlbumTalksHQ, which promotes musical content and sometimes holds more favorable positions toward commercial artists, expressed bewilderment at the low score.

In a tweet posted by AlbumTalksHQ, the score was described as "crazy," with the page's writers claiming that "the album contains several very solid songs with great replay value." The controversy surrounding the album highlights the gap between establishment critics and some of the fan base on social media.

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