Injury Reserve
by Injury Reserve
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
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  1. 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 lyrical performances. There's a lot of depth and character to this album that makes it a very enjoyable, rewarding listen.
  2. 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. top tracks are probably Jailbreak The Tesla, Jawbreaker, Wax On, Gravy n' Biscuits, and Three Man Weave.
  3. 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 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,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 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
  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 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.
  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. 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 to each song.
  7. 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 are no true weak spots on their first full length studio album.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Q Magazine
    Jun 14, 2019
    60
    This debut full-length channels abrasive energy akin to early SoundCloud rap. [Summer 2016, p.111]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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