Hotel California
by Tyga
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Apr 9, 2013
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 11, 2013
    60
    Hotel California refuses to sort his over-the-top bangers into anything sensible, and without a "Rack City" to make it crossover worthy, this is a full-length to leave for the fans.
  2. PopMatters
    Apr 18, 2013
    50
    On the one hand, the album does very little of what Tyga’s best at and even when it does, Hotel California makes the strange move of bowing to Tyga’s biting prowess rather than original, ratchet works. On the other, everything here is done perfectly well and enjoyably; unless you’re focused on Tyga’s bars, taking him purely as a presence on some nice beats is not excruciating.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Apr 16, 2013
    50
    Hotel California fails to deliver on any of the hype it had leading up to its release.
  5. HipHopDX
    Apr 11, 2013
    50
    His sexual callousness wears off quickly, and what listeners are left with is a release better fit for a Ramada Inn than a Four Seasons.
  6. XXL
    Apr 11, 2013
    40
    It takes fewer risks than Careless World and as a result there are less payoffs.
  7. NOW Magazine
    Apr 11, 2013
    40
    First single Dope has that by way of Dr. Dre’s Deep Cover, but it fails to push the balance of the album beyond mediocrity.

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User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 44
  3. Negative: 19 out of 44
  1. Spangle
    Apr 11, 2013
    2
    Just dreadful. His debut album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King, was not that bad, but this album, on the other hand, was destined to beJust dreadful. His debut album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King, was not that bad, but this album, on the other hand, was destined to be tossed into recycling bins everywhere. At least it was a step up, albeit a small one, from Lil Wayne's new album.… Full Review »
  2. Sci-Fi-Dude1456
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    This album is terrible. Pure garbage is what you will hear once you hear the 1stThis album is terrible. Pure garbage is what you will hear once you hear the 1st track..........................................................................................................................................................… Full Review »
  3. ethanliu
    Jun 20, 2013
    0
    absolutely horrendous!!!!! how did this thing even make it to the shelves? the lyrics are all the same thing,... trying to self indulge inabsolutely horrendous!!!!! how did this thing even make it to the shelves? the lyrics are all the same thing,... trying to self indulge in riches and stupiditiy… Full Review »
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