Fifth Harmony: Reflection (Epic/Syco) Who expected the “Michelle Obama” girls to have such a consistent and likable album in them? Even “Worth It,” with its Balkan Beat Box-esque saxophone hook clearly inspired by “Talk Dirty”’s actual Balkan Beat Box sample, is charming, although it could use a better song to back up the hook. But their major problems are summed up late in the album: “When you touch my body got me singing like Mariah,” they sing. Judging by the second half, that’s pretty accurate. Still, the three tracks that begin the album—opening banger “Top Down,” killer lead single “Bo$$,” and worthy follow-up “Sledgehammer”—hint at more potential. At the very least, they’re worthy of better rap verses than those delivered by Kid Ink and Tyga. B+
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