POP MATTERS
Anti*clearly tries to echo Beyoncé’s superb self-titled album similarly released with no warning in December 2013, but does so very faintly.*Anti*shares the sparse beats and minimalist electronic synth riffs of*Beyoncé, but unlike Beyoncé’s album there aren’t enough strong melodic hooks to pull it off, and the sparse arrangements only emphasize Rihanna’s mostly lackluster vocal performances. Unfortunately, on*Anti*she seems lost and unsure about what she’s trying to do and where she’s trying to go.*
RATING: 4/10
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