3001: A Laced Odyssey
by Flatbush Zombies
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 60
  3. Negative: 3 out of 60
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  1. swagkonyjohnson
    Mar 16, 2016
    6
    The Flatbush Zombies' debut is not bad, but it's unfortunately underwhelming considering the high expectations created by their last mixtape BetterOffDEAD and the general hype leading up to this project. Lyrically the crew is sound, showcasing their chemistry and their charismatic personas, but the production often sounds uniform and the songs lack the uniqueness and creativity that coatedThe Flatbush Zombies' debut is not bad, but it's unfortunately underwhelming considering the high expectations created by their last mixtape BetterOffDEAD and the general hype leading up to this project. Lyrically the crew is sound, showcasing their chemistry and their charismatic personas, but the production often sounds uniform and the songs lack the uniqueness and creativity that coated their past mixtape. This is still generally a good project that perhaps serves as a solid debut, but this definitely left a lot to be desired.… Expand
  2. stoinkfield
    Mar 16, 2016
    5
    The debut album of the Brooklyn hardcore rap group Flatbush ZOMBiES is a meandering, loosely produced album that seemed to be produced tamely. The Architect is still a production maestro, but this work seems unfocused, not on par with BetterOffDEAD or even D.R.U.G.S, the group's second and first mixtapes. The album is only saved by the vocal performances. Meechy Darko is as good as he hasThe debut album of the Brooklyn hardcore rap group Flatbush ZOMBiES is a meandering, loosely produced album that seemed to be produced tamely. The Architect is still a production maestro, but this work seems unfocused, not on par with BetterOffDEAD or even D.R.U.G.S, the group's second and first mixtapes. The album is only saved by the vocal performances. Meechy Darko is as good as he has always been, as well as Zombie Juice and The Architect himself. The couple of guest spots are decent as well.

    Recommended tracks: The Odyssey, Bounce, New Phone, Who Dis?, Your Favorite Rap Song, R.I.P.C.D, This Is It    … Expand
  3. olidox
    Mar 28, 2016
    5
    The lack of use of samples results in beats which sound a lot less colourful and exciting than their previous 2 mixtapes. They're really not doing anything they haven't done before, it's just a lot more toned down here. Juice needs to stick to being the chill stoner rapper of the group, when he tries to rap fast it's a disaster (RIPCD case in point.) At only 12 tracks you really can'tThe lack of use of samples results in beats which sound a lot less colourful and exciting than their previous 2 mixtapes. They're really not doing anything they haven't done before, it's just a lot more toned down here. Juice needs to stick to being the chill stoner rapper of the group, when he tries to rap fast it's a disaster (RIPCD case in point.) At only 12 tracks you really can't afford to have as much filler as they have here. Fairly disappointing debut compared to what they have shown they are capable of in the past… Expand
  4. clem666
    May 30, 2021
    6
    First official album for the Flatbush Zombies trio, especially known for their fire freestyles, epic punchlines, clever lyrics, top notch flow and helped by the incredible production of Erick the Architect. I started listening to them with their second LP 'Vacation In Hell' which sounded way more consistent and worked out than '3001: A Laced Odyssey'.

    Here it feels like the boys are    First official album for the Flatbush Zombies trio, especially known for their fire freestyles, epic punchlines, clever lyrics, top notch flow and helped by the incredible production of Erick the Architect. I started listening to them with their second LP 'Vacation In Hell' which sounded way more consistent and worked out than '3001: A Laced Odyssey'.

    Here it feels like the boys are still searching their inner strenght and brand. Some lines appear to be particularly tasteless or totally lack punch and ferocity. Erick Arc Elliott also did a less qualitative job here according to me. Beats go from absolutely generic to quite interesting without ever being really compelling. We have less tracks on this, which facilitate the cohesiveness of tracks (and god knows it was not the case of 'Vacation In Hell' unfortunately). Flatbush Zombies however decided to craft longer songs in order to explore a bit more the abilities of Erick (like on the end of 'The Ascencion'). Yet this will not give the project the scope and persuasiveness it originally needed.    … Expand

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 4, 2016
    80
    An excellent debut that flows perfectly and offers something new with every return.
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 22, 2016
    80
    A journey into their liberated, tie-dyed consciousness and their best project to date.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 16, 2016
    72
    3001: A Laced Odyssey does an adequate job of reminding us all of Flatbush Zombies’ smart, sharp lyrics. What they lack in hit-single potential, they make up for in talent, but without a calling-card song it's hard to know what their next move is.
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