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Second Round's On Me
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 19 votes
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Album Info
Label: Shady Records
Release Date: 15 August 2006
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Rap
Summary
Eminem, 50 Cent, and Nate Dogg are among the guests on the Detroit rapper's second release.
Also By This Artist: Cheers
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Vibe
Eminem complements [Trice's] sinister outlook with equally gloomy production. [Aug 2006, p.140]
Blender
The anti-sentimentality gets a bit relentless over 18 songs. [Aug 2006, p.118]
Entertainment Weekly
This round goes down like a cheap well drink. [18 Aug 2006, p.139]
E! Online
Only the faux-reggae of "Jamaican Girl" lets some much needed light in between the blinds.
Read Full Review >Stylus Magazine
Ill-advised collaborations and uncharacteristic subject matter mar proceedings, particularly the record’s dragging second half.
Read Full Review >Spin
Dreary production from hometown benefactor Eminem does little to liven things up. [Aug 2006, p.82]
Rolling Stone
Second Round is wholly lacking in the playfulness that made his debut, Cheers, a varied delight. [21 Sep 2006, p.88]
PopMatters
Second Round’s on Me just emphasizes everything that’s wrong with gangsta rap.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ralph I. gave it an8:
Real street rap. No gimmicks.
Jamal W. gave it a10:
The best album I've done herd!
Nat B gave it a10:
Its perfect.
Anton N gave it a10:
This album is a rap classic! Hands down the best rap album of the year! No dought that the album isn't getting the play it should becaue it is truly to hardcore to fit in with the common airplay. But for true hip hop heads this album is a must buy! Obie shows exactly why he's Eminem's first signee! Before 50!
joey b gave it a9:
This was easily one of the best albums this year. Jesus, just because it doesn't sound like all the other garbage commericial rap, you guys trash it? Please. Obie has his own flow, his own true lyrics, and an absolutely ill sequel to Cheers. Fuck the haters. This one was a gem, "Obie Story" is absolute butter.
joe g gave it a10:
this was the best rap album in a while. it is a shame it isn't getting more respect then it has.
HotYoko gave it a3:
Obie, you have GOT to get your shit together. After Cheers dropped, a lot of people were paying attention, and the high-profile kids you were running with seemed to be working hard just to keep up. For round two, unfortunately, you seem distracted by glam and hell-bent on celebrity. It doesn't look good on you, so take whoever told you to jock Jay Z and send him to the trauma center. It's okay, don't sweat it too hard. Everyone knows round three gets you laid.
