Chicken & Beer
by Ludacris
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2003
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    90
    The best record of his career.
  2. E! Online
    83
    When Ludacris promised his new album would cover all bases, he wasn't kidding.
  3. The A.V. Club
    80
    Few of his peers mine the well-worn topics of freaky sex and drugged-out debauchery with such irreverent glee.
  5. Blender
    80
    He balances skill, style and comedy. [Dec 2003, p.142]
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  6. Austin Chronicle
    78
    Throughout, Ludacris' wordplay is sharp, tight, and filthy, filthy, filthy.
  7. Q Magazine
    70
    Lyrical delights lurk round every turn. [Dec 2003, p.132]
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  8. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Too many cuts are simply one-note jokes stretched out to three or four minutes. [24 Oct 2003, p.104]
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Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Most Discussed Album of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 52
  3. Negative: 4 out of 52
  1. Ludafan
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    Ludacris is the most talented rapper out there. He is way better than em and 50. This is a must have album. it includes all kinds of music. Ludacris is the most talented rapper out there. He is way better than em and 50. This is a must have album. it includes all kinds of music. Luda rules!… Full Review »
  2. MCSupernatural
    Sep 4, 2004
    9
    Yo this album wack. Luda got be f***ing me with dis one it is da bomb
  3. TheJWay
    Mar 20, 2004
    10
    Woah dis cd is hella tight. Best one yet. Nuimber 16 favorite one. Who ever gives this an bad ratin is hella gay. Oh yeah screw u BIll o' Riley.
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