4:21 ... The Day After
by Method Man
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Aug 29, 2006
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. RapReviews.com
    80
    The only complaint one could have about this CD is that it actually may be slightly overloaded with guests, meaning the deep and dusty voice that made him the Wu's first breakout solo star occasionally gets overshadowed.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    [He] sounds freshest on the slow jams. [8 Sep 2006, p.161]
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  3. Slant Magazine
    70
    Far from perfect, 4:21…The Day After still manages to effectively trounce Method Man's previous record.
  5. Vibe
    70
    Still a nimble rapper, he's copped his best beats in years. [Oct 2006, p.142]
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  6. PopMatters
    70
    It’s not perfect, there’s some simplistic pop-oriented moments and muddy, unconvincing attempts at roughness. But there’s also plenty of moments of true vision.
  7. Prefix Magazine
    70
    His best work since 1999's Blackout.
  8. E! Online
    67
    The Day After sounds like something we've heard before.
  9. Stylus Magazine
    67
    Wu diehards will see it as a 35-minute core of classic Method Man, while critics should view it as a 60-minute behemoth that's a marked improvement over Tical O and Judgment Day, but still padded with pointless skits and Charmin-soft rap & bullshit.
  10. Uncut
    60
    Introspection clearly suits him. [Nov 2006, p.119]
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  11. AllMusic
    60
    Unfortunately, there are enough songs on 4:21 that are so utterly boring that the claim of redemption can't be made quite yet.
  12. Blender
    60
    Still recovering from 2004’s tepid Tical 0: The Prequel, Meth hints at the bluster and wit that made him an instant star nearly 15 years ago.
  13. NOW Magazine
    60
    Sadly, co-executive producer Erick Sermon is behind many tracks, and his are the most conventional and weakest of the bunch.
  14. The Guardian
    60
    4:21 shows him exhibiting more vigour and imagination.
  15. Urb
    60
    Each release generates one or two hits and is never regarded as a classic, but 4:21...The Day After may be an exception. [Sep 2006, p.137]
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  16. cokemachineglow
    55
    Pretty dull.
  17. Village Voice
    50
    Meth serves up relatively safe, occasionally dope, and consistently scruffy boom-bap.
  18. Billboard
    50
    Despite having nowhere to go lyrically, he remains a remarkably potent presence.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. RandyD
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    method is back!
  2. emmanuel
    Oct 15, 2006
    10
    His rhymes are amazing and the beats sound fresh. Method proves his skills with this album
  3. SushiK
    Sep 9, 2006
    8
    While there are quite a few "skippables" on this, the core of the album is fiery and gives Meth a great backdrop to lash out at critics and While there are quite a few "skippables" on this, the core of the album is fiery and gives Meth a great backdrop to lash out at critics and the music industry in general. At it's best it's a great return to form for Meth. Certainly worth getting.… Full Review »
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