Ginger
by BROCKHAMPTON
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 157 Ratings

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  1. lifehole
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    The rolling stones is totally off here, and should really regret creating such a blatantly biased review. The lyric work in this album was noticeably concentrated, in my opinion, compared to their other albums.

    This album is one of their best. A lot of very popular, replayable songs due to the high quality sampling-- iridescence, which had noticeably higher critic reviews, didn't have    The rolling stones is totally off here, and should really regret creating such a blatantly biased review. The lyric work in this album was noticeably concentrated, in my opinion, compared to their other albums.

    This album is one of their best. A lot of very popular, replayable songs due to the high quality sampling-- iridescence, which had noticeably higher critic reviews, didn't have half this popularity,    … Expand
  2. galzil
    Aug 25, 2019
    7
    I really liked the first half of the album; 'no halo', 'boy bye', 'if you pray right' and 'dearly departed' were really great. Starting with 'born again' the album started to fall flat imo. It had some individual good bars and hooks but the super heavy use of auto tune really turned me off. Still thinks it's a very solid effort. When the boys shine they shine very bright.
  3. totoro0192
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Great, versatile, clever and sensitive and vulnerable.
    Great atmosphere.
    Great use of sampling and great performances from everybody.
  4. drckr
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    truly an improvement from iridescence, it seems as if they’re finding their new sound. really solid tracks such as sugar and dearly departed. not disappointed at all, in fact very pleasantly surprised.
  5. dimensor
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Great album from everyone working on it, with the autotune being a little excessive in tracks such as "Big Boy" and "Sugar", but make it up with songs such as "Boy Bye" and "If You Pray Right". Overall a beautiful album with some beautiful tracks like "No Halo" and "Dearly Departed".
  6. sammyanthony
    Aug 24, 2019
    7
    Ginger is not a strong BROCKHAMPTON's follow-up to Iridescence, but still worth the try.
  7. draftword800379
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    “GINGER” is not necessarily the album we wanted BROCKHAMPTON to make, but it is definitely what we needed. This is more reserved than previous efforts, notably the “SATURATION” trilogy. This is their 2nd major label effort, and this is really good. They overcame a lot of obstacles as a family. The one thing to take away from this album is that they’ve changed and matured. This does feel“GINGER” is not necessarily the album we wanted BROCKHAMPTON to make, but it is definitely what we needed. This is more reserved than previous efforts, notably the “SATURATION” trilogy. This is their 2nd major label effort, and this is really good. They overcame a lot of obstacles as a family. The one thing to take away from this album is that they’ve changed and matured. This does feel therapeutic in a way. The instrumentals are more sparse, but still well produced. All the members of the boyband have shining moments on this album unlike “iridescence” where one member usually outshines other members. The hooks/choruses are also better written and more catchy. This is a more accessible album than “iridescence”. I feel that this will help out a lot of fans of the group and a lot of people in general facing all types of issues: depression, family issues, etc. All the songs are good, but the best ones that will stand out as some of BROCKHAMPTON’s best material to date is “NO HALO”, “SUGAR”, “BOY BYE”, “IF YOU PRAY RIGHT”, “DEARLY DEPARTED”, and “VICTOR ROBERTS”. This is anywhere from an 8 to an 8.5 for me.… Expand
  8. YungKY
    Aug 26, 2019
    8
    "GINGER" is not an album for the average consumer. Its sound is vast, with a handful of genres, tempos, and topics being presented. This album will be greatly appreciated by the fans of BROCKHAMPTON. This album showed a large amount of growth and direction shift in their artistry. They deliberately choose not to make another "SATURATION" and moved on from the initial shock of Ameer being"GINGER" is not an album for the average consumer. Its sound is vast, with a handful of genres, tempos, and topics being presented. This album will be greatly appreciated by the fans of BROCKHAMPTON. This album showed a large amount of growth and direction shift in their artistry. They deliberately choose not to make another "SATURATION" and moved on from the initial shock of Ameer being kicked out in "IRIDESCENCE". This is a confident album. There are extremely strong tracks like "NO HALO", "SUGAR", "DEARLY DEPARTED", and "ST. PERCY". Also some weak ones as well, "I'VE BEEN BORN AGAIN", and "GINGER". Overall, every member had shinning moments as well as a few missteps. I enjoyed this one a lot.… Expand
  9. Korin
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    GINGER is an excellent album and for sure lives up to the hype it generated with its various singles prior to its release. It goes for a much more emotional and introspective feel vs their previous albums but still retains that funky and high energy feeling with tracks like "IF YOU PRAY RIGHT", "HEAVEN BELONGS TO YOU", and "BOY BYE". "ST. PERCY" is another track that I find very enjoyableGINGER is an excellent album and for sure lives up to the hype it generated with its various singles prior to its release. It goes for a much more emotional and introspective feel vs their previous albums but still retains that funky and high energy feeling with tracks like "IF YOU PRAY RIGHT", "HEAVEN BELONGS TO YOU", and "BOY BYE". "ST. PERCY" is another track that I find very enjoyable and a highlight on this album, the instrumental is so satisfying and listening to bearface really rap instead of singing was a nice surprise. "LOVE ME FOR LIFE" gains all my respect as well mainly for Merlyn's crazy verse. "SUGAR", "NO HALO", "DEARLY DEPARTED", and "VICTOR ROBERTS" take a much different direction that works really well for what BROCKHAMPTON are going for on this album overall and are all fantastic tracks. The only tracks I thought were a miss was "GINGER", "I BEEN BORN AGAIN", and "BIG BOY". These tracks are just hard for me to get into and don't work in some ways, especially on "I BEEN BORN AGAIN". Joba's voice should never be that low on a track. GINGER is 80% amazing and deserves an 8.… Expand
  10. BIGBenfica9
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    Type of album we were needing. It exposes more of an emotional side to it, due to all the controversies that happened just before iridescence, which seemed rushed, but this is a much more solid piece. You still have the uptone and catch tunes like BOY BYE and SUGAR but then tears your emotions up with songs like NO HALO, DEARLY DEPARTED and VICTOR ROBERTS. A very mature effort, after whatType of album we were needing. It exposes more of an emotional side to it, due to all the controversies that happened just before iridescence, which seemed rushed, but this is a much more solid piece. You still have the uptone and catch tunes like BOY BYE and SUGAR but then tears your emotions up with songs like NO HALO, DEARLY DEPARTED and VICTOR ROBERTS. A very mature effort, after what seemed an imminent implosion.… Expand
  11. TheCopey
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    The album has grown on me immensely, at first I was disappointed because it wasn’t what we really wanted, but it was what we needed. From great features from slowthai, deb never ryan and more, we get a protect that expreses emotions with high energetic/hype bangers, songs that are melancholic and slower, songs that give you nostalgic vibes, and moments that could honestly make you cry. IThe album has grown on me immensely, at first I was disappointed because it wasn’t what we really wanted, but it was what we needed. From great features from slowthai, deb never ryan and more, we get a protect that expreses emotions with high energetic/hype bangers, songs that are melancholic and slower, songs that give you nostalgic vibes, and moments that could honestly make you cry. I think this album is great, and the album of the year so far, BROCKHAMPTON has truly evolved and is getting better and better in some aspects, I think this album is worse than the saturation triology, but really better than iridescence, god bless BROCKHAMPTON lolalbum is defenderlo think this… Expand
  12. paceyscott
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    In my humble opinion I think this stands as their second best album behind saturation 3 and that could change. I remember hearing that the production took a while for them this time around and it really shows. The quirky and tasteful textures in the production are are mixed to absolute beauty and the experimentation that tends to flare in and out on the bangers adds a lot to those tracksIn my humble opinion I think this stands as their second best album behind saturation 3 and that could change. I remember hearing that the production took a while for them this time around and it really shows. The quirky and tasteful textures in the production are are mixed to absolute beauty and the experimentation that tends to flare in and out on the bangers adds a lot to those tracks and the most beautiful moments as well. The hooks and vocals are pretty solid, some tracks stand out a lot more in that regard such as deeply departed which is a very impactful and essential Brockhampton track which is drenched in a sad nostalgic synth comatose and each member rips their heart into, top tier track for sure. One thing I’ve noticed after a couple relistens are how much I appreciate tracks more than I already have, I feel like Romil and Jabari really just standout above all on this thing, it sounds like a Kanye and James Blake fusion. In all honesty my one fault is with I Been Born Again which sticks out for being really boring when compared to the rest of this project, I would give it a 8.5/10 this thing is great… Expand
  13. Yoshermain
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    Great album
    Alright numerical rankings for each track and averages to be a nerd:
    No halo: 8 Sugar:8.5 Boy Bye: 9.5 (just wish it was longer) Heaven Belongs to you: 8 St. Percy: 8 If You pray right: 8.5 (would be even better if the outro wasn’t so boring) Dearly Departed: 10 I been born again: 8 Ginger: 5 Big boy: 6 Love me for life: 8 Victor Roberts: 10 Average: 8.125 Or 8.1. Personally I    Great album
    Alright numerical rankings for each track and averages to be a nerd:
    No halo: 8
    Sugar:8.5
    Boy Bye: 9.5 (just wish it was longer)
    Heaven Belongs to you: 8
    St. Percy: 8
    If You pray right: 8.5 (would be even better if the outro wasn’t so boring)
    Dearly Departed: 10
    I been born again: 8
    Ginger: 5
    Big boy: 6
    Love me for life: 8
    Victor Roberts: 10
    Average: 8.125
    Or 8.1.
    Personally I would give it a 9 despite my average because of the general enjoyability    … Expand
  14. mexfutureofchic
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    No Halo recalls the Golden Age of The Black Eyed Peas. Sugar is sweet in song parts and not only from Bearface. Boy Bye feels like a looped record, that you like. Heaven Belongs To You perfectly introduced Slowthai as a new member of Brockhampton. St. Percy successfully flirts with 90s. If You Pray Right finalizes the winds like new hip-hop drums in the game. Dearly Departed is such aNo Halo recalls the Golden Age of The Black Eyed Peas. Sugar is sweet in song parts and not only from Bearface. Boy Bye feels like a looped record, that you like. Heaven Belongs To You perfectly introduced Slowthai as a new member of Brockhampton. St. Percy successfully flirts with 90s. If You Pray Right finalizes the winds like new hip-hop drums in the game. Dearly Departed is such a difficult trick that it seems that the guys themselves regret its creation, or rather the need to repeat it at each performance. I Been Born Again says hello to Iridescence. Ginger is the track you want to stop on, turning the radio switch. Big Boy is a leftover who needs to insist. Love Me For Life - the best track of the album, listen to the Jobba's part, I cried. Victor Roberts completes the trip to the therapist, like a conversation with his brother at the end of Blond.… Expand
  15. brockcheese
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    The sound of a hiphop boyband is on full force here which is what made the band popular in the first place. Although the uneven nature seems to unfortunately be a step backward.
  16. mcarlso1
    Sep 12, 2019
    8
    Overall, a very solid album but it doesn’t reach the standard set by the saturation trilogy. I would say it’s better than iridescence (felt like a more complete album) however, it’s just missing the “wow” factor that made the saturation albums so great.
  17. Wedge1217
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    In BROCKHAMPTON’s newest project, GINGER, the post internet boyband explores the topic of depression, loneliness, loss, and self fulfillment. While a huge sidestep from their previous four albums, well known for their banger anthems, GINGER introduces deeper lyricism and introspective bangers. This album seems to reach out to a new audience, which is respectable in the days of modernIn BROCKHAMPTON’s newest project, GINGER, the post internet boyband explores the topic of depression, loneliness, loss, and self fulfillment. While a huge sidestep from their previous four albums, well known for their banger anthems, GINGER introduces deeper lyricism and introspective bangers. This album seems to reach out to a new audience, which is respectable in the days of modern hiphop, where artists seem to cater to their listeners. BROCKHAMPTON’s GINGER is a fresh new take on the waning style of the SATURATION and IRIDESCENCE albums, while still containing a few summer anthems for the old fans, such as BOY BYE. This album makes the listener feel various emotions, and the artistic intent of the album seems to shine through extremely well. The 9 rating is arbitrary, however I think BROCKHAMPTON is closer than ever to their best possible work, and their future albums will be highly anticipated.… Expand
  18. live2winalot
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    The boys are back! You can tell each of them have really grown, but in skill and subject matter
  19. Sadvilliany
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    I loved this thing to bits. The album has a fantastic start with the track "No Halo", which is very different than all other intros to previous Brockhampton albums. While others have a very pumped up and excited feel, this has a very lonesome and calming vibe. Track after track, it this album keeps delivering. Until we reach "I Been Born Again", which is still an alright song, but not atI loved this thing to bits. The album has a fantastic start with the track "No Halo", which is very different than all other intros to previous Brockhampton albums. While others have a very pumped up and excited feel, this has a very lonesome and calming vibe. Track after track, it this album keeps delivering. Until we reach "I Been Born Again", which is still an alright song, but not at all as impressive as the previous tracks, especially since it comes after "Dearly Departed", which is arguably one of the best tracks on the album. With the next track, "Ginger", it gives a bit of a happy and fun feel, which some may love, and others hate. I, however, enjoyed the track. "Big Boy" is probably my least favorite, but i still very much enjoyed Joba's verse, which kind of saved it for me. The hook is also growing a bit on me as well. With the second to last track, "Love Me For Life", it brings back a bit of a fun feel, while still keeping a bit of a lowdown feel as well. As for the final track, "Victor Roberts", I enjoyed it a lot. It starts with a previously unknown voice reliving childhood memories of LAPD breaking down his door to raid his mother and father's house for drugs, which takes up about half the track or so. We then get a great chorus from Ryan Beatty and a nice bridge from Bearface, with Ryan then ending off the song, and in turn the album, with a fading out chorus. I feel like Brockhampton was much more focused on this album. Everyone was on track and everyone seemed like they knew the feel they were going for on each track and on the album as a whole. Overall really enjoyed this project, I can't wait to see where they go in the future. 8/10.… Expand
  20. woodcroftj
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Definitely their most emotionally intense album with a strong insight into the bands feelings on the loss of one of their members.
  21. Typickup
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BROCKHAMPTON's best project yet comes with GINGER, an emotionally compelling and thoughtful album. Not only that but the boy band sounds more confident and together than ever before.… Expand
  22. franklindepaula
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Parece que após inúmeros álbuns, o coletivo encontrou uma sintonia em administrar os próprios gostos e influências de maneira coesa
  23. bryanwithno_b
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    Beautiful work from the boys here. Love the sensitivity present while still being able to amaze lyrically and on the musical side. Only a couple tracks towards the end don't hit very hard, but DEARLY DEPARTED and VICTOR ROBERTS more than make up for that.
  24. fixtohoran
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    Their best album hands down. Really enjoyed that collab with slowthai. Best songs on the album: NO HALO, BIG BOY, IF YOU PRAY RIGHT and HEAVEN BELONGS TO YOU.
  25. jacobfurness
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    The most complete BROCKHAMPTON project to date, this album is the first of theirs that I truly think every song is quality. In spite of this, it could still be better. Aside from "VICTOR ROBERTS" I felt that the album began to drag after "DEARLY DEPARTED".
  26. JordanLayton
    Apr 28, 2020
    7
    Lots of truly great moments with the occasional unexplainable choice out of left field that doesn't work.
  27. Cumball
    Jul 11, 2021
    8
    brockhampton somehow pulled a 180 and made a sad kind of heartbreak album and it was really good, defied my expectations since before listening to this album i had seen some amounts of hate toward it. pretty great album overall
    8/10
  28. M1l3r
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This album is their best one to date. If the SATURATION trilogy was banger season, this is mood season. Everything done perfectly, not a bad song on the album.
  29. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    BOY BYE is my favorite ever song of brockhampton. Very emotional album, I liked it

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Sep 26, 2019
    89
    The album brims with delicate moments like the title track and standout "Victor Roberts." In the former, plumes of electronics caress empathetic lines with genuine emotion, while the latter introduces new associate Victor Roberts with crystallized observations of childhood trauma and grimy electricity. Exhibition of vulnerability and invincibility, Ginger blood-lets an emotional palette where wounds are finally left to heal.
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  2. AllMusic
    Sep 18, 2019
    80
    At this point of the Brockhampton story, the boys have tempered the antics and wild-child energy of past releases, maturing with an authentic grace that will only further endear them to fans of past work looking for more substance and sentiment.
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  3. DIY Magazine
    Sep 4, 2019
    90
    Their most mature and concise work to date.
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