• Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Feb 20, 2007
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Only a few cuts really stick. [22 Feb 2007, p.80]
  2. Uncut
    60
    If he sometimes misfires... K-OS at least has inventiveness in his sights. [May 2007, p.96]
  3. The thirst for change is thrilling but the results spotty.
  4. Vibe
    40
    While his lyricism is as sharp and searching as ever, inventive musical moments are scarce. [Feb 2007, p.125]
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. JackJ
    Apr 15, 2007
    9
    Really good stuff. I noticed a few reviews complaining about his message and some supposed contradictions or something: honestly, who cares Really good stuff. I noticed a few reviews complaining about his message and some supposed contradictions or something: honestly, who cares if his music isn't exactly what he says it is? Just listen to it, it's quite good. Full Review »
  2. PeterH
    Mar 20, 2007
    9
    great album! picked it up on the weekend and i don't usually like rap or this sort of music, but when it comes to k-os; it's real great album! picked it up on the weekend and i don't usually like rap or this sort of music, but when it comes to k-os; it's real and original and well worth the time to listen to Full Review »
  3. JoeT
    Mar 6, 2007
    10
    great, new, original hip hop. Yes thats not an oxymoron, k-os really is a fresh change from all the bling/gangsta rap. Although maybe a lttle great, new, original hip hop. Yes thats not an oxymoron, k-os really is a fresh change from all the bling/gangsta rap. Although maybe a lttle more pop sounding than his other records, the more rock influence in this album just shows hes evolving. Full Review »