Broke With Expensive Taste
by Azealia Banks
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 542 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 542
  3. Negative: 55 out of 542

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  1. lukeryrle
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Broke With Expensive Taste, despite all of the delays, false starts and label issues, has been worth the wait WITHOUT A DOUBT. Her aim was to cover the genres "as told by Azealia Banks", and if salsa (rapping AND singing in Spanish too) and a rock song with Ariel Pink isn't enough, then I personally pity your music taste. This is an innovative record and Azealia has to be respected forBroke With Expensive Taste, despite all of the delays, false starts and label issues, has been worth the wait WITHOUT A DOUBT. Her aim was to cover the genres "as told by Azealia Banks", and if salsa (rapping AND singing in Spanish too) and a rock song with Ariel Pink isn't enough, then I personally pity your music taste. This is an innovative record and Azealia has to be respected for being an artist who writes, directs and constructs every song to an unparalleled standard. Azealia Banks is an incredible artist, why she isn't a superstar yet is beyond me, but regardless of fame, the album is faultless. Not one song in my ears is a disappointment. I am glad to be a fan of you, Azealia. Thank you.… Expand
  2. JK1
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Just WOW! So many different genres from the perspective of a hip-hop artist.... garage, house, rock, jazz, opera, screamo, etc. Her lyrics n wordplay n use of different literary devices is like no other! Better vocal ability than most pop singers. She wrote and executive produced the album, funded n promoted it on her own with no label involvement, etc. The album speaks for itselfJust WOW! So many different genres from the perspective of a hip-hop artist.... garage, house, rock, jazz, opera, screamo, etc. Her lyrics n wordplay n use of different literary devices is like no other! Better vocal ability than most pop singers. She wrote and executive produced the album, funded n promoted it on her own with no label involvement, etc. The album speaks for itself and shows the caliber of artist Azealia Banks really is.… Expand
  3. hectormorah
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Best album of the year so far.

    Azealia is so creative and so talented, the album its amazing and a big WOW to me, she´s the future of music in general! congrats Azealia!
  4. YAAS
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Broke With Expensive Taste definitely is the best album from 2014, along with Ultraviolence. All tracks are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. yungrapunxel666
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Nude beach A-GO-GO is the best song i've ever heard, and this album would not be complete without it. It works so well on the album. Songs like Wallace, Idle Delilah and Luxury prove how Azealia can indeed rap and sing, a skill rarely shown in the industry.
  6. brenovictor
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    One of the best hip-hop/rap album that has been released, she brings her brilliant mind and herself in the tracks, really loved the album. Proud of her
  7. JaydenBryan
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    I was never a big fan of Azealia Banks and thought Broke would never emerge from Universal's clutches. However Banks has proved me wrong. Broke With Expensive Taste is a musical masterpiece and a strong challenger for the Album of the Year. Her talent has no boundaries, enabling her to experiment with multiple genres and provide an almost hypnotic sonic journey for her listeners. ThisI was never a big fan of Azealia Banks and thought Broke would never emerge from Universal's clutches. However Banks has proved me wrong. Broke With Expensive Taste is a musical masterpiece and a strong challenger for the Album of the Year. Her talent has no boundaries, enabling her to experiment with multiple genres and provide an almost hypnotic sonic journey for her listeners. This debut album was definitely worth the wait.… Expand
  8. Dennonyx
    Mar 9, 2015
    7
    Never heard a more risky record. Honestly I expected something completely different from her, but neither better nor worse, just different! Some moments are like "WTF, this is crazy!" and some others are musical Haute Couture. In addition to the covering rap which could end to be boring, the instrumentals are so unique in their creative and efficient ability to engage the listener withNever heard a more risky record. Honestly I expected something completely different from her, but neither better nor worse, just different! Some moments are like "WTF, this is crazy!" and some others are musical Haute Couture. In addition to the covering rap which could end to be boring, the instrumentals are so unique in their creative and efficient ability to engage the listener with something completely new and mad that even a **** voice could fit well with them (I'm not saying that Banks has a **** voice).

    There is only ONE excellent song: Chasing Time.
    The others are good but uncoordinated, a few of them is mediocre instead.

    If there is a new classic woman in the hip-hop world, it's Azealia Banks, definitely not Iggy.    … Expand
  9. jamesdelrey
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    This game changer album served what she had promised. She didn't try to change it for a mainstream album (what Interscope wanted) and she fought hard to leave the label and release this masterpiece. It doesn't have any bad song and the genre mixes from song to song is just heavenly.
  10. funkyou
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Freaking awesome! She's naturally amazing. Best album of 2014!
    The old Azealia's success mixed with new jams and very structural lyrics, its a masterpiece.
    A bit of pop, and a lot of good and big quality rap its an amazing experimental album.
    Can't say nothing but: Azealia is the best in her category!
    Years ahead of our simply minded music.
  11. albumcritic
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    #BWET is amazing! I have not stop listening since it was released! Every song is pure sonic Azealia! It's just so amazing! One word to describe would be: Longevity. Great job Azealia!
  12. Alexioous
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O primeiro álbum de estúdio e tão aclamado pelos fãs, "Broke With Expansive Taste" eu gostei do álbum, mistura de batidas, outros ritmos que mostram bem a proposta da Azealia no CD, o conceito ficou bem aparente, e em tr^s faixas ela faz um volca muito bom, uso da voz noas múscas, mesmo sendo Rap/Hip-Hop é algo notável, com um toque de House. Porém o CD nem se compara ao EP "Fantasea" em músicas, originalidade e qualidade. Mas para um começo com um CD de estúdio, BWET representou bem a proposta de Azealia Banks.… Expand
  13. MrMusic
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most innovative album of 2014. The production work is amazing, has great lyrics and Azealia shows that can sing. The songs are addictive because the album is quite experimental, merengue, house, garage, R & B, rap, whitch hop, etc.
    Come into my top 10 of the best albums of 2014.
    Best Songs: Gimme A Chance, Desperado, Wallace, Miss Amor, 212, Soda, Ice Princess & Chasing Time.    … Expand
  14. andreas_pruonto
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    One of the best albums of 2014! So underrated. This stuff is the real deal. So excited to see what Azalea has in store for her fans in coming years!!!
  15. catvalentine
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    BWET is one of the best albuns of the year, is so perfect, really, i'm so proud of her, and she deserves this, is amazing! PS: Yeah, is better than The New Classic.
  16. brookexcandy
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Wow, this album is amazing. That's my favorite album from 2014. It really, really worth the wait. 1991 is a great EP but Broke With Expensive Taste is a big album with perfect songs. So proud. ♥
  17. thaleslucas
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    The best and criative album of the year! Of course!

    I waited 2 years until she finally release this album. It is really amazing and I cannot explain how I'm feeling. It is just the best album of Rap of this Decade. ♥

    Favorite tracks: all.
  18. tacio
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Masterpiece!
    Azealia's vocals are impeccable. It is just the best album of Rap this year. Azealia exceeded all expectations. Is a pleasure to hear it.
  19. brunodmoraes
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    Eu esperei esse album por muito tempo, ele é fruto de um trabalho incrível que veio der repente sem aviso. Azealia Banks é uma grande guerreira, uma mulher que muitos entraram em seu caminho para deixa-la para baixo, inclusive a ex gravadora que não investiu em seu talento, porém ela venceu, conquistou, se libertou e essa vitória se chama "Broke with Expensive Taste".
    O album é bem    Eu esperei esse album por muito tempo, ele é fruto de um trabalho incrível que veio der repente sem aviso. Azealia Banks é uma grande guerreira, uma mulher que muitos entraram em seu caminho para deixa-la para baixo, inclusive a ex gravadora que não investiu em seu talento, porém ela venceu, conquistou, se libertou e essa vitória se chama "Broke with Expensive Taste".
    O album é bem alternativo, a rapper explorou diversos experimentos com vários outros gêneros de uma forma bem cativante que demonstra completamente seu talento e prova que ela não é uma simples rapper e sim uma cantora.
    As 4 primeiras faixas são chocantes e a principio me deixaram de boca a berta, ou melhor, ouvidos abertos, pois eu presto atenção em cada detalhe da musica, tanto que deixei "Desperado" como minha faixa preferida do album até o momento. Me deparo com 212 e volto aos tempos do EP 1991 onde AB era a revelação do rap, seguido da musica mais aguardada de toda a Kunt Brigade, sim "Wallace" que certamente deixou um pouco a desejar, ao restante do album com algumas inéditas e outros singles que já haviam lançados me senti em estase, ouvir esse album te traz momentos únicos e marcantes. A unica musica que realmente eu não consegui engolir e não vou digerir tão cedo é a faixa produzida pelo Ariel Pink, intitulada "Nude Beach a Go-Go", sim é estranha para Azealia Banks, mas viva a diversidade hahaha.
    Espero que essa belezinha tenha versão física, nada melhor do que ouvir um som ótimo por uma mídia física, acompanhada de um lindo encarte com essas letras maravilhosas.
    Enfim comprem esse album, vale muito a pena, levarei ele para o resto de minha vida, pois é uma experiencia unica ouvir cada faixa que tem um expressionismo significativo e cativante aos publicos do pop ao rap, seguido de muitas batidas boas e experimentos novos, a diversidade que esse album expressa é ÉPICA!    … Expand
  20. LOK
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Broke With Expensive Taste is a great debut from a very talented artist, the long delayed album from Azealia Banks combines Opera, Jazz, Hip-Hop, House, Hardstyle, Merengue, Pop and Soul all into one action packed album. Standout tracks are "Ice Princess", "Wallace", Soda", Nude Beach A Go-Go" & "Desperado" I'd recommend this album to everyone, you won't regret it.
  21. dnzlx
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Amazing album. Every single track flows nicely into the other. The only track which was out of place is Nude Beach a Go-Go and even that still flows nicely with the whole album. This album was truly worth the wait. I really am proud of Azealia. I really wasn't expecting something this good.
  22. amandaaraujo_
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    She can Rap and sing at the same time with verses perverses. "Broke With Expensive Taste" is so creative with so many Rap and House, a kind of Rock, Jazz, Soul and - I didn't wait - Salsa!! ♥ THE BEST!
  23. realmusicfan
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Azealia Banks was right. Best and most innovated Hip-Hop album of the last 10 years and for the next 25. Who will copy her sound (horribly) next? We will wait and see. Ms Banks, you are the star. Here to stay.
  24. EllaBanks
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Broke With Expensive Taste is incredible, Azealia Banks is brilliant. She produced a wonderful album, uniting all the rhythms, from Hip-Hop to Salsa. She innovated, dared and managed to launch a excellent album.… Expand
  25. gabsneverdies
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Eu não esperava nada diferente disso, mas ainda assim foi uma surpresa quando eu vi o álbum disponível, foram longos períodos de espera, e quando ele surgiu ainda parecia tudo meio distante da realidade, simplesmente inovador, ela provou que é a melhor no que faz, nenhuma barreira resistiu a esse disco, ela quebrou todas
  26. pericdelmondes
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    pt. Esse álbum de estréia da Azealia é a definição da palavra 'Masterpiece'. Azealia segue coerente na sua proposta que a consagrou com o EP 1991. Não existe mulher hoje na indústria capaz de produzir e cantar rap com a técnica e a sagacidade de Azealia e esse LP vem provar isso. BWET é um disco que Azealia carrega praticamente sozinha nas costas, poucos artistas arriscariam algo tãopt. Esse álbum de estréia da Azealia é a definição da palavra 'Masterpiece'. Azealia segue coerente na sua proposta que a consagrou com o EP 1991. Não existe mulher hoje na indústria capaz de produzir e cantar rap com a técnica e a sagacidade de Azealia e esse LP vem provar isso. BWET é um disco que Azealia carrega praticamente sozinha nas costas, poucos artistas arriscariam algo tão ousado e ela o fez com uma grandeza que em nada deixa a desejar à grandes nomes da Indústria como Beyonce e Kayne West.… Expand
  27. stfuadam
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Broke With Expensive Taste is the album of the year for me. Highlights are... well, pretty much everything, really. It's like New York City in audio form.
  28. wesleywalrus
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    Simply AMAZING album. Long wait, but well worth it in so many ways. Highlights: Soda, Chasing Time, Nude Beach A Go-Go, and perhaps the greatest rap song of all time -- 212.
  29. mchlnglzvl
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Just a flawless record that's been worth the wait. Great beats, sick flow, & intelligent lyrics.
    Highlights: Nude Beach a Go-Go, Jfk, Miss Amor, & Gimme a Chance.
  30. yaokcool
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    The songs cover so many different styles, sounds and themes but never falls flat. Broke With Expensive Taste is meant to be listened to from start to finish, and the almost 4 year journey of delays and twitter rampages becomes illustrated through its bold approach to different sounds. From Wallace's tribal instruments that make it sound like something from a PS1 game to the coffeehouseThe songs cover so many different styles, sounds and themes but never falls flat. Broke With Expensive Taste is meant to be listened to from start to finish, and the almost 4 year journey of delays and twitter rampages becomes illustrated through its bold approach to different sounds. From Wallace's tribal instruments that make it sound like something from a PS1 game to the coffeehouse vibes of Desperado, the album in its entirety just oozes confidence, swagger, and cool.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Uncut
    Jan 7, 2015
    70
    Broke is an pleasant surprise. [Feb 2015, p.73]
  2. The Quietus
    Dec 19, 2014
    90
    Just 16 exceptional tracks full of glowing wordplay, instinctively catchy intonation, and effortless genre whisking.
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Dec 17, 2014
    75
    BWET is a fascinating starting point, as she can spit complex rhyme patterns with ease. The hope is that this can progress into something deeper, but as things stand she's still a pleasure to listen to.
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