Fighting Demons
by Juice WRLD
  • Record Label: Grade A
  • Release Date: Dec 10, 2021
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Variety
    Dec 14, 2021
    83
    As far as posthumously released albums go, though, the dreary-dreamy “Fighting Demons” aptly shows off Juice’s penchant for disconsolate lyrics and dimly lit but infectious hooks.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 14, 2021
    80
    ‘Fighting Demons’ is evidence of a nuanced, complex artist whose legacy is stunning in its richness.
  3. HipHopDX
    Dec 14, 2021
    72
    Fighting Demons embodies Juice WRLD in that way: a flawed project with moments of brilliance that feels uncomfortable to listen to but isn’t ashamed of its naked humanity. And in that aspect, it becomes a balancing act of the man and the artist, melding the two to create a project that’s earnest and authentic — just like Juice WRLD.
  5. AllMusic
    Jan 18, 2022
    70
    Themes of struggling to overcome depression and drug dependency surface often on Fighting Demons, making it a heavier collection than the sometimes celebratory memoriam of Legends Never Die. It's not an essential piece of the Juice WRLD story, but it's also not without some solid reminders of his greatness.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Dec 16, 2021
    70
    Fighting Demons, his second posthumous album is a tortured but overall grateful memento mori from a talented artist who left us all too soon.
  7. Pitchfork
    Dec 20, 2021
    65
    Fighting Demons is too polished to be considered a total flub and its heart is in the right place, but it’s difficult to look at it as anything more than another product falling off a long assembly line powered by dead rappers.
  8. Clash Music
    Dec 14, 2021
    50
    Ultimately ‘Fighting Demons’ works almost as a tribute record, gathering fragments of his undoubted genius. Whether it’s a true Juice WRLD album, though, is another matter.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 48
  3. Negative: 3 out of 48
  1. Rej72380
    Dec 14, 2021
    8
    This posthumous album from Juice Wrld features 16 tracks that would make any rap fan happy.. The instrumentation does it's job very well whileThis posthumous album from Juice Wrld features 16 tracks that would make any rap fan happy.. The instrumentation does it's job very well while the vocal color real shows (Jucie Wrld was recording most of the songs on this album before his untimely death). As for production quality, it up there with the likes of Tupac and Dr. Dre.

    Fighting Demons is a great album, but it is better to a fan of the late artist.. I highly recommend it.    … Full Review »
  2. prohater
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    A wonderful album with several highs but some lows. “Not Enough”, “Girl Of My Dreams”, “Wandered To LA” and “Rockstar In His Prime” are allA wonderful album with several highs but some lows. “Not Enough”, “Girl Of My Dreams”, “Wandered To LA” and “Rockstar In His Prime” are all highlights. “Not Enough” was such an unexpected masterclass such a great song, my favorite he’s ever released. It’s a shame “Rockstar In His Prime” lost a great verse on release but still a good track. Overall amazing album definitely worth a listen.… Full Review »
  3. Trv280
    Jun 22, 2023
    8
    Juice Wrld made some incredible songs and it was showed in this posthumous album. Great flow and the beats were dope. Rip Juice 999
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