After checking out a couple of other Jennifer Lopez albums recently, while maybe this is one of her most consistent collections, (there isn't an easy skip), I think her other albums have higher moments. The highlight for me is the opener, 'Still', but it hardly sounds like a Jennifer Lopez track because the backing vocalist is such a prominent aspect of the song, and it's a similar case on 'Loving You'. There's something about the overall sound that leaves something to be desired for me. It's almost like it sounds too polished or something. It's difficult to describe. Best Tracks: Still, The One, Dear Ben, Jenny from the Block, You Belong to Me, The One (Version 2)

There are some good bops here. The opener is a hit, feeling like a modern 'Let's Get Loud' and 'Run the World' isn't far behind. That echo/repeat effect on the vocals of 'Good Hit' feels like an imitation of Nicki Minaj who did/does it a lot. 'I'm Into You' is hurt by one of many Lil Wayne phone-it-in, no-effort, verses which is a shame as the rest of the song works. "And all of that changed since I met you/so we can leave that old shit in the restroom"... I think most people who lived though this era of music would be able to place this album. The production on 'One Love' in particular is very 2010ish sounding. The album is somewhat front-loaded though with nothing after 'Run the World' matching the beginning of the project. 'Invading My Mind' is the only straight skip for me. Of the bonus tracks, nothing is worth waiting for, so just go back to 'On the Floor' and start over after 'Starting Over'. "Take Care' would be worth more than one listen but it sounds like it has demo vocals. Best Tracks: On the Floor, Run the World. Starting Over

This one grew on me over a second and third listen and it's a consistently listenable pop album. However, given her pull and all of the names in the credits, it's surprising that more of this isn't better and that there isn't a true hit here. While I like some songs more, the fact that all of the songs are currently rated as mid 50s to low 60s does kind of sum this one up. Nothing is bad, but nothing is great. 'This Time Around' was the only song to make me take note on the first listen, partially because it seems slightly influenced by the MJ song of the same name, and because the usually family friendly J-Lo curses on it. Other songs to go back to for me include 'To Be Yours', that has become my favourite song, (I do wish the vibe created by the first 17 seconds was more prominent in the song though), 'Hearts and Flowers' that should've been called 'I'm Still Real', and 'Dear Ben, Pt. II' that has a contagious hook. The songs closest to skips are 'not.going.anywhere.' and 'Humingbird' that just get boring. Best Tracks: To Be Yours, Dear Ben Pt. II, Hearts and Flowers, This Time Around

I've just had this album playing on repeat for a while and while there are moments that do catch my attention, I don't think it happens enough. Too many tracks blend into one another. A light 3/5 Best Tracks: Stay in Your Lane, Here for Now, Switch and Explode, Keep That Same Energy, How Does It Feel

There are some good songs scattered, with most being near the beginning or end of the album, but Jon comes across as annoyingly preachy at times. There are ways to drop knowledge, and if it's not done the right way, the rapper sounds like they think they're the smartest person on Earth, and it doesn't work. Normally that's not the case though, with Jon rapping well and at times flowing like other rappers. His flow on 'Forever' reminds me of The Game and on 'The Addiction' I think I hear MGK's flow. There are also some skits I can't stand that aren't needed on this already long album. 'The Greatest Show on Earth/Bid You Adieu' is hurt by a long audio excerpt between the two songs as is the next that has one on the end of the song. Also, on the final verse of 'Bulletproof/Tryna Get There', the featuring artist has some of the worst breath control I've heard. Surely that gets edited! He almost sounds like he's snorting. The better moments are the harder songs as opposed to the many with softly sung hooks. I do enjoy some of the sounds. It feels kind of like a throwback 2010s rap album on occasions. You can tell as well that Connor put a lot into this, but for me, not enough grabs me at a high enough level. Best Tracks: Connor for the Win, Forever, Harvey/Two-Face, Last Laugh 1. The Gospel According to Ron 50 2. Dreams 63 3. Connor for the Win 80 4. Homecoming 70 5. On God (The Sauce) 54 6. Forever 84 7. The Addiction 70 8. Paper Soldiers 62 9. Subtle/Rose (The Gospel According to Chyna) 54 10. Double Standard 43 11. I’m Sorry/You Deserve It 54 12. Bulletproof/Tryna Get There 66 13. Worst Day Ever 60 14. This Jon Connor Interview (Skit) 15. We Gon See Then (The Gospel According to Nana) 57 16. Generation Gap/Heaven Sent Evidence 70 17. The Greatest Show on Earth/Bid You Adieu 74 18. Harvey/Two-Face 80 19. The Dame Theory/We Won (One) 70 20. Celebrate 63 21. Last Laugh 77