Disc-Overy
by Tinie Tempah
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24

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  1. owenrw89
    Dec 10, 2016
    5
    In comparison to other mainstream British Hip-Hop/Urban, it's a masterpiece. In comparison to the international Hip-Hop/Urban genre, it's weak. It relies far too heavily on dance sounds, making it feel a little by-the-book (or should I say computer?).
    Still, with all it's flaws, it'll always remain an important British record. After far too long, it finally reintroduced the USA (and    In comparison to other mainstream British Hip-Hop/Urban, it's a masterpiece. In comparison to the international Hip-Hop/Urban genre, it's weak. It relies far too heavily on dance sounds, making it feel a little by-the-book (or should I say computer?).
    Still, with all it's flaws, it'll always remain an important British record. After far too long, it finally reintroduced the USA (and others) to British Hip-Hop, something not seen since Dizzee's 'Boy in da Corner'.    … Expand

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Dot Music
    Aug 23, 2011
    80
    A serious album, with huge potential and no weak points, Disc-Overy is the coming of age UK hip hop has long needed but been too timid to reach for.
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  2. DJ Booth
    Aug 4, 2011
    70
    While Tinie's obviously talented, I honestly can't hear what all the excitement is over. Sure something will get lost in translation, but even on mega hit Written in the Stars I'm just not catching any lyricism that stands out. Then again, maybe that's what makes Tinie so popular.
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  3. Consequence
    Jun 1, 2011
    60
    The album is a good listen, but it isn't anything the world hasn't heard before.
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