Fishscale - Ghostface Killah
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88 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

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  • Summary: MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. NOW Magazine
    100
    This is Ghostface's best album.
  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    100
    The stories are as vivid, brutal, and thought-out as any noir.
  3. Mojo
    80
    Delivers a top-grade high. [Jun 2006, p.104]
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  4. Tiny Mix Tapes
    60
    Fishscale is a confusing journey: far from a disappointment, it breathes new life into the legacy of Ghostface without blowing too hard, and for that we should be thankful. But to champion his latest as equal or, god forbid, superior to past albums in any way, shape, or form is laughable, as years-removed and repeated listens will bear out.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 54
  3. Negative: 3 out of 54
  1. GrandmasterFlo
    10
    Love this! Ghostface at his best, with fantastic rhymes and grooves. A fantastic album by possibly the most talented rapper in the world! 10/10! Of course generally you'll have to be a hip-hop fan, but seeing as I am one, I found it amazing.… Expand
  2. JamesT
    8
    I would like for Dr. Todd Boyd to give a lecture to Dave A's cracker ass so he can shut the hell up. In the meantime, Ghostface's album is dope.… Expand
  3. ReubenF
    7
    Ghostface Killah is famed for his work on Raekwon's classic 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx' Album and for being a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. This album sees him in good form. 'Back Like That' featuring Ne-Yo is a stand out track for me, though i doubt it would be a favourite for his fans, being more commerical in sound.… Collapse
  4. JohnD
    2
    I'm a huge fan of ghostface and i enjoyed the pretty tony album. Fishscale is nothing compared to his older releases, there are barely any decent beats and i feel that ghostface is slipping off of his game. Wu-Tang has always thrived with or without the $1,000,000 beats but i cant say the same for Fishscale. The only song i feel deserves more than 1 listening is The Champ which tore up many mixtapes before the albums release. 9 Mili Brothers is a sad reminder of what Wu-Tang used to be and Back Like That is another played out MTV hit that should never have been released.… Expand

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