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Injury Reserve
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  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the Arizona alternative rap group features guest appearances from Aminé, Dylan Brady, Cakes Da Killa, DRAM, Freddie Gibbs, JPEGMAFIA, Pro Teens, Rico Nasty, and Tony Velour.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    May 22, 2019
    90
    I can't imagine there will be too many rap albums this year that better Injury Reserve's debut. This is a band who can achieve the same volatility and straight-up ingenuity of BROCKHAMPTON, on less than a quarter of the manpower.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    May 22, 2019
    84
    Injury Reserve is as cohesive a hip-hop album as one can hope. This is thanks, in large part, to Parker’s ever-so-versatile production, though also, I think, Groggs’ and, in particular, Ritchie’s growing scepticism with modern hip-hop culture, and a heightened awareness of its pretensions.
  3. The 405
    May 22, 2019
    80
    With many other moments that dive into depression, death, addiction among other heavier topics, Injury Reserve’s debut record surpasses any and all expectations as a seamless concoction of serious topics flawlessly juxtaposed by extraterrestrial sounds, humor and righteous anger.
  4. Exclaim
    May 23, 2019
    80
    Stepa J. Groggs and Ritchie with a T are solid, if not remarkable, rappers. And that's fine. What sets them apart is that they feel like real dudes. ... Injury Reserve's real driving force, though, is producer Parker Corey.
  5. The Quietus
    May 31, 2019
    80
    Despite the strength of the track list, there’s little doubt that Groggs, Parker and Ritchie are the stars of the show. The trio’s chemistry infects every track on Injury Reserve.
  6. Pitchfork
    May 22, 2019
    68
    When Corey is at his most inventive, Injury Reserve feels remarkably fresh and singular. ... Too often, though, Injury Reserve gets stuck between its experimental urges and its pop ambitions. In searching for a happy medium, it’s never quite noisy enough or quite catchy enough.
  7. Q Magazine
    Jun 14, 2019
    60
    This debut full-length channels abrasive energy akin to early SoundCloud rap. [Summer 2016, p.111]
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  1. oliverschefer
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Excellent experimentation on the beats by parker which are merged perfectly with the delivery of both Ritchie and Groggs throughout, there areExcellent experimentation on the beats by parker which are merged perfectly with the delivery of both Ritchie and Groggs throughout, there are no true weak spots on their first full length studio album.… Expand
  2. GolemDood
    May 23, 2019
    9
    The debut full-length album of Injury feature incredibly tight production, witty and layered lyrics, and features that do nothing but add toThe debut full-length album of Injury feature incredibly tight production, witty and layered lyrics, and features that do nothing but add to each song.… Expand
  4. PirateReviews
    Jun 11, 2019
    9
    One of the most bad-ass albums of the past few years. Cutting edge and unique production from Parker Corey is easily one of the highlights ofOne of the most bad-ass albums of the past few years. Cutting edge and unique production from Parker Corey is easily one of the highlights of this project. Ritchie with a T and Stepa J Groggs rap with incredible swagger, and their guest features do no less. Rico Nasty, Freddie Gibbs, Aminé, and Cakes da Killa each have unforgettable verses on their respective tracks.… Expand
  5. AdamReginald
    May 23, 2019
    8
    Although this album is sometimes difficult to listen, it's a great project with top-notch production, great features, and fantastic lyrics.
  6. SergioAllIndie
    May 30, 2019
    8
    If you're looking for something fresh and off the wall, Injury's debut is the best runner for your 2019 playlist adds. Not only undergroundsIf you're looking for something fresh and off the wall, Injury's debut is the best runner for your 2019 playlist adds. Not only undergrounds hip hop heads will enjoy it, but I consider that anyone who thoroughly enjoys crafty experimental music will find a thing or two unnoticedly gripping enough to keep checking it, even several times a day. And once you do it, it feels drilling, persistent, not willing to let go of your ears.… Expand
  7. OzymandiasVevo
    May 22, 2019
    7
    Fantastic album. The production is sharp and stellar. The lyrics are clever and potent. This album is a solid project front to back. topFantastic album. The production is sharp and stellar. The lyrics are clever and potent. This album is a solid project front to back. top tracks are probably Jailbreak The Tesla, Jawbreaker, Wax On, Gravy n' Biscuits, and Three Man Weave.… Expand
  8. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    7
    Injury Reserve was a very good album. Great chemistry, eclectic and odd production executed to near perfection, and some great lyricalInjury Reserve was a very good album. Great chemistry, eclectic and odd production executed to near perfection, and some great lyrical performances. There's a lot of depth and character to this album that makes it a very enjoyable, rewarding listen.… Expand

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