Haram
by Armand Hammer
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Beats Per Minute
    May 17, 2021
    88
    Haram feels like the truest representation what they set out to do at the start of their journey as a duo. As a result, it finds them asking the questions everyone is avoiding.
  2. AllMusic
    Dec 8, 2021
    80
    As grim as the album seems, something constantly pulls it back from sinking into utter despair, and the majestic closer "Stonefruit" feels nothing less than triumphant.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Jun 24, 2021
    80
    In many ways a critique of the legacy of slavery and colonialism, Haram possesses a manic, catastrophic atmosphere.
  5. The Wire
    May 18, 2021
    80
    An album as complex as this encourages listeners to reflect on themselves. [May 2021, p.46]
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  6. Pitchfork
    May 17, 2021
    78
    Colored by the Alchemist’s palette, Haram offers another perspective of New York City’s hard heart, rooted in ruminations on power and how it’s wielded. These are the spiritual descendants of Def Jux, rappers that not only embrace the darkness, but wear it as a protective cloak.
  7. Clash Music
    May 17, 2021
    70
    The best tracks on 'Haram' come together with crooked production that twitches with sharp samples and cuts, and AH’s billy woods and Elucid filling the space with pointed flows.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. KERED999
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    This is so hard, the production is amazing, the verses are perfect and the collaborations add what little was missing, alchemist alwaysThis is so hard, the production is amazing, the verses are perfect and the collaborations add what little was missing, alchemist always fulfilling my expectations.… Full Review »
  2. Vinillagodzilla
    Jun 1, 2021
    9
    Loved, how the Alchemist found the ugliest sounds and made disgustingly good beats that Armand Hammer killed. The way they portray they beautyLoved, how the Alchemist found the ugliest sounds and made disgustingly good beats that Armand Hammer killed. The way they portray they beauty in the ugly is why I think it has a case for album of the year.… Full Review »
  3. JulianTarantino
    May 20, 2021
    8
    Underground duo Armand Hammer teams up with profilic Beverly HIlls producer The Alchemist to produce the best hip hop album of 2021 so far.Underground duo Armand Hammer teams up with profilic Beverly HIlls producer The Alchemist to produce the best hip hop album of 2021 so far. The dark colonialism-anger charged theme of the duo's verses pairs well with the ever-consistent Alchemist beats, though I did think some of their rhymes were over-crytical. Not for the mainstream, but still a good album… Full Review »
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