Always Strive and Prosper
by A$AP Ferg
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 29, 2016
    60
    The problem is that Ferg fails to provide a coherent musical vision to go with these compelling reminiscences.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 27, 2016
    60
    Always Strive and Prosper is arena rap in jet-set dance-pop drag, and while A$AP Ferg’s talent occasionally flickers when it’s directed in the wrong places, it shines brightest when he’s just being himself.
  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    Apr 27, 2016
    58
    Clocking in at roughly 47 minutes across a charitable eighteen tracks, Always Strive and Prosper does not seem to break any new ground.
  5. Spin
    Apr 29, 2016
    50
    Some songs function well as singularities, particularly “New Level” and “Grandma,” which showcase a few of Ferg’s best qualities in spurts, but as a complete work, Always Strive and Prosper is a misfire that presses to be greater than the sum of its parts.
  6. Consequence
    Apr 25, 2016
    50
    Always Strive and Prosper doesn’t play to Ferg’s strengths. It feels more like album made by a big label committee, carving up a talented rapper piece by piece and stripping away everything that makes him special.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 85
  3. Negative: 6 out of 85
  1. Twbfuture
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    Asap Ferg is back...

    This album is completly different, with a broad variation in production and remarkble guests. Though not all the    Asap Ferg is back...

    This album is completly different, with a broad variation in production and remarkble guests.
    Though not all the guests on his album are worth noticing.

    Psycho is an absolute banger, bringing the old school back like Asap Nast.
    One bad note: the collaboration with Skrillex and the one with Missy Elliot are a little bit queerly.

    top tracks:
    1. Psycho
    2.Beautiful People
    3. New Level    … Full Review »
  2. israelvg49
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    In 'Always Strive and Prosper', Ferg performs as an experimental artist, this project is almost everywhere. While having some Trap InfluencedIn 'Always Strive and Prosper', Ferg performs as an experimental artist, this project is almost everywhere. While having some Trap Influenced bangers involved, few songs i consider ''real hip-hop'', And overall great features in here. While knowing Skrillex would do his job on production, he did, Clams Casino jumped in, No I.D, AND! as well as Lex Luger! See, Overall this project did not disappoint at all, much more very glad he experimented different vibes in this Sophomore Project. Lastly, VERY GLAD LIL UZI VERT WAS FEATURED IN THIS, HE WILL MAKE IT BIG 2016. UZI GOT ALL THE TALENT.… Full Review »
  3. lordkarmagan12
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    After Trap Lord (Which I loved) I was waiting on something that had a similar vibe but I could say that I was happily surprised Ferg showedAfter Trap Lord (Which I loved) I was waiting on something that had a similar vibe but I could say that I was happily surprised Ferg showed his versatility but still kept it cohesive If you were still expecting the same old same old you'll bound to get disapointed by this album but have if you an open mind, I'm sure you'll find something to like.… Full Review »
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