Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
by Empire Cast
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Mar 10, 2015
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 12, 2015
    83
    The Fox hit’s first outing is at its best when it eschews goofy gangsta-isms like “Drip Drop” in favor of chest-thumping ballads (“Conqueror”) or stirring hip-hop soul revivals (“What Is Love”).
  2. Pitchfork
    Mar 12, 2015
    65
    Empire is a wonder of absurd tricks and unforeseen turns, but the ultimate goal--rendering its music as something more than just a side platter to gripping TV--proves elusive.

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. NickolasM
    Mar 21, 2015
    8
    The production is basic Timbaland stuff and piano ballads. But the thing is that if you have watched the show, it is simply IMPOSSIBLE not toThe production is basic Timbaland stuff and piano ballads. But the thing is that if you have watched the show, it is simply IMPOSSIBLE not to get addicted to the soundtrack. The sound takes you back in the 90's, where r'n'b and hip-hop were dominating the charts around the world with artists like Whitney, Missy, Janet, Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Brandy, Dre and Lauryn. And if you have ever loved those people, it's inevitable you will love these tracks, too.
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  2. l_mendes99
    Apr 18, 2015
    7
    Boas músicas para uma série excelente. Todo mundo deveria assistir essa série, que é mais que um drama familiar mas sim uma história que tocaBoas músicas para uma série excelente. Todo mundo deveria assistir essa série, que é mais que um drama familiar mas sim uma história que toca você. E ainda tem música.
    Faixas como "Conqueror" e "You're So Beautiful" deveriam ser ouvidas por todos e apreciadas.    … Full Review »
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