American Gangster
by Jay-Z
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    You leave American Gangster longing for more of this don't-give-a-fuck attitude, but the feeling that presides is Jay-Z patting his wallet.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    60
    When the natural flow of Nas' rap elevates 'Success' to one of American Gangster's best songs, you kind of wish Nas could have just had the same idea and done the album himself. It shadows the finale of the album, even the tight, appropriately grand title-track that finds Jay-Z at his breeziest.

Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best Album of 2007
40
#40 Most Discussed Album of 2007
41
#41 Most Shared Album of 2007

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 201 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 177 out of 201
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 201
  3. Negative: 12 out of 201
  1. ajayd
    Sep 11, 2009
    10
    Stop tryin to compare this to lupe...lupe has nothing on Jay. THis album is a hip hop master piece.
  2. ElPhoenix
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    It’s not for everybody, but if you loved reasonable doubt and Blueprint sprinkled with that Bad Boy Biggie street storytelling beatstyle. ThisIt’s not for everybody, but if you loved reasonable doubt and Blueprint sprinkled with that Bad Boy Biggie street storytelling beatstyle. This is for you, and your looking familiar.… Full Review »
  3. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    greatgreat album............................................................................................................................................................… Full Review »
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