Jordin Sparks is receiving generally favorable reviews for her first new album in six years.
But “Right Here Right Now” is being greeted with what sounds like a giant yawn on the iTunes’ charts.
As of 10 a.m. Friday morning, hours after its release, the album was sitting at number 194 on a chart that lists the Top 200 overall albums.
Now perhaps fans are picking up the album elsewhere, but that’s not a good showing for a collection of new music.
On the top album chart, “Right Here Right Now” was at 32 as of 10 a.m. Ouch.
The better news: those reviews.
Here’s a sampling of what critics are saying.
Rolling Stone: Gives Jordin 3 of 5 stars, writing “Jordin Sparks has made a career out of age-appropriate pop — catchy enough for the charts, tame enough for your parents. The 25-year-old star’s first new LP in six years sees her becoming sexier, sassier and shadier with time.”
New York Daily News: Gives Jordin 3 stars as well, writing “the single “Double Tap” expertly straddles hip-hop and pop. That hybrid, and Sparks’ new maturity, allows her to find her voice, as well as a potential new role. While many fans have called Ariana Grande the new Mariah, “Right Now” makes Sparks sound like the true heir.”
EW.com: Gives Jordin a B, writing”oOn her third album, the Idol alum enlists 2 Chainz and B.o.B to add edge to her sultry R&B sound. But it’s Shaggy’s support on an island-y ode to committed relationships that pops among a mix of passionate R&B jams and take-charge lady anthems.”
Meanwhile, Jordin posted this message to her fans on Facebook:
“It’s been a long journey so I can’t help but be emotional. So, all I can say is, I’m just grateful to put out this album that I’m extremely proud of & happy you’ll FINALLY be able to hear it. I love you all. I hope you love #RightHereRightNow when you get it! Enjoy! Thank you from the top of my heart.”
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