It's Almost Dry
by Pusha T
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 154 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 142 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 154
  3. Negative: 4 out of 154
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  1. will_klein_
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    Incredible album sonically. Flawless production by both Kanye West and Pharrell. Pusha T continues to demonstrate his ability to rap with complexity while making it sound simple.
  2. P1mongoose
    May 2, 2022
    6
    I love Push; been a fan since Lord Willin' and soak up just about everything he puts out. However, this album leaves a lot to be desired. At just 35 minutes long, it feels very pared down and overly simple. There are some good innuendos and punches but nothing seemed to really stick out. To wait four years after Daytona for this is a bit a letdown.

    Maybe one or two songs have good    I love Push; been a fan since Lord Willin' and soak up just about everything he puts out. However, this album leaves a lot to be desired. At just 35 minutes long, it feels very pared down and overly simple. There are some good innuendos and punches but nothing seemed to really stick out. To wait four years after Daytona for this is a bit a letdown.

    Maybe one or two songs have good replay value as most tracks just keep rehashing the same coke theme and from an aesthetic point of voice, most of the beats and melodies seem all over the place and a hodgepodge of randomness, which happens when you have two diametrically opposed producers in Ye and Pharrell at the controls.    … Expand
  3. shettyabhay
    May 1, 2022
    9
    Absolutely incredible production by Pharrell and Kanye backed by amazing songwriting with strong bars in each song. Features a little underwhelming but Pusha keeps us invested throughout.
  4. dumbash
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    The only way to follow up Daytona. Another masterpiece. Push is obviously one of the best rappers alive.
  5. Iddo
    May 15, 2022
    9
    Pusha adds another solid record to his discography with Almost Dry. The beats have a slight grime to them that sound so nice being paired with his bars about dealing coke. It’s usually hyperbole when we say an album has no skips but this one really delivers the same amount of punch each and every track.
  6. Blentz499
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    The coke king returns. Sonically awesome with the Neptunes and Ye handling the beats. Pusha Ts lyricism remains as sharp ever. It falls a little short of DAYTONA, but is a very good follow up. If this is when Pusha T says it's almost dry, I can't wait to hear when that **** is dry.
  7. downtothegwound
    Apr 23, 2022
    5
    Honestly, pretty boring. Just didn't stick with me like Daytona did. Also his coke raps are getting old. Rap about something else Push....you're 44, you're not selling coke anymore. We've heard it all, switch it up. Production is solid but nothing push says or does on this album is really impressive. Pretty Bland overall. If i had to pick, Brambleton and Neck & Wrist are really the onlyHonestly, pretty boring. Just didn't stick with me like Daytona did. Also his coke raps are getting old. Rap about something else Push....you're 44, you're not selling coke anymore. We've heard it all, switch it up. Production is solid but nothing push says or does on this album is really impressive. Pretty Bland overall. If i had to pick, Brambleton and Neck & Wrist are really the only tracks that stick and they are mainly due to production.… Expand
  8. DLB_
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    “Daytona”, his previous album, and “It’s Almost Dry” are incomparable for two reasons. First, Push experiments with fresh beats and a split production approach in “It’s Almost Dry” from both Pharrell and Kanye. Second Pusha’s delivery in this album is more broad and experimental than that in “Daytona”. In all, it’s almost dry is a well developed follow up album to “Daytona”.“Daytona”, his previous album, and “It’s Almost Dry” are incomparable for two reasons. First, Push experiments with fresh beats and a split production approach in “It’s Almost Dry” from both Pharrell and Kanye. Second Pusha’s delivery in this album is more broad and experimental than that in “Daytona”. In all, it’s almost dry is a well developed follow up album to “Daytona”.
  9. amrit
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Legend. Pusha t best album to date easy. Real bars, amazing beat/ production. This the type of music you don't yet nowadays
  10. Claw_PL
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    We can hear Pusha at his best so far. Production from Kanye West and Pharrell Williams completes album as a whole .With Pushas pen game getting better and better i simply can't wait for his future projects.
  11. Harsi
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    This album had a lot of expectations on it especially coming after daytona but biy did pusha deliver and deliver so hard,classic beats by neptunes and ye and coke filled bars, hard af,amazing project
  12. spacemanrecords
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    WELL GOSH DANG. I waited till I was in the car to bump this one, and yes that was the correct choice... This is a bumps in the whip certified classic. There is not a single skip on here its just ALL heat. Dreamin Of The Past sample goes super hard! Not much else to say tbh, its a STRONG 9 light 10. Better than Daytona IMO. Cocaines Dr. Seuss forever
  13. icantmore
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    this album is a clear demonstration of how pushat is an artist without the fame he deserves, he brings intimate thoughts and feelings in a way that you can feel clearly and simply, however complex these emotions are, the production brings a perfect experience for what the album proposes, leaving the listener interested and excited about the songs, by far one of the best projects of thethis album is a clear demonstration of how pushat is an artist without the fame he deserves, he brings intimate thoughts and feelings in a way that you can feel clearly and simply, however complex these emotions are, the production brings a perfect experience for what the album proposes, leaving the listener interested and excited about the songs, by far one of the best projects of the year, if not the best… Expand
  14. Yeeyeyey
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    This album is going to be a staple of the year so far in terms of music, with top notch producing by Ye and Pharrell and features from many artists, this is a classic to be. I love the songs Dreamin Of The Past feat. Ye especially the chorus, Rock N Roll feat. Ye and Cudi which is bittersweet being Ye and Cudi's final track together but is one of th3 best, Diet Cokeand Scrape It Off feat.This album is going to be a staple of the year so far in terms of music, with top notch producing by Ye and Pharrell and features from many artists, this is a classic to be. I love the songs Dreamin Of The Past feat. Ye especially the chorus, Rock N Roll feat. Ye and Cudi which is bittersweet being Ye and Cudi's final track together but is one of th3 best, Diet Cokeand Scrape It Off feat. Lil Uzi Vert and Don Toliver is amazing. I love this album, though some songs like Just So You Remember are a bit weak and some audio is a bit off like Ye's verse in D.O.T.P, I think it could be another homerun from Pusha since Daytona.… Expand
  15. d2powermf
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    Very solid, but a few tracks is lackin’. The highlight for me is Just So You Remember. Track has been on repeat all day.
  16. Lorenzo64972
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    Vorrei dare a questo album 9.5 però non si può, peccato. Parlando del disco che dire… ottimo lavoro. Nessuna canzone da skip. Produzioni di Ye e Pharrell magnifiche. Pusha T perfetto in ogni canzone. L’unica nota dolente sono alcuni feat, che secondo me non sono all’altezza del disco. Album rap dell’anno? In caso non uscisse quello di Kendrick. Canzoni da ascoltare subito: Hear MeVorrei dare a questo album 9.5 però non si può, peccato. Parlando del disco che dire… ottimo lavoro. Nessuna canzone da skip. Produzioni di Ye e Pharrell magnifiche. Pusha T perfetto in ogni canzone. L’unica nota dolente sono alcuni feat, che secondo me non sono all’altezza del disco. Album rap dell’anno? In caso non uscisse quello di Kendrick. Canzoni da ascoltare subito: Hear Me Clearly, I Pray For You e Dreamin Of The Past, ma tutte sono validissime.… Expand
  17. MosesMalone
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    A more varied album than Daytona, the inclusion of Pharrell beats gives It's Almost Dry a menacing tone that takes it away from Ye's soul sound. The real achievement there is ensuring the record sounds consistent as it flip flops between producers, but Pusha T never fails.
  18. DC95
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Pusha continues to show that you can get better with age. With the help of Kanye & Pharrell, Pusha put out a phenomenal follow-up to his critically acclaimed album DAYTONA. It's amazing how fresh his coke bars continue to be. Amazing album!
  19. BCDCOsection
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. King Push brings a legendary flow, insane lyricism, and great features like Jay-Z, Pharrell, Ye, Nigo, Labrinth, and more. Pusha T created a hit with It’s Almost Dry, and I think an album worthy of a Rap Album of the Year nomination.… Expand
  20. Rajjah06
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    The perfect combination to Daytona Pusha is sharper than ever he is at ease in any situations
  21. Tach
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Album of the year contender so far. Pusha T raps age like wine, Ye and P did their thing in the producers room. 10/10
  22. HussleW
    Apr 25, 2022
    1
    I did not like the album at all. It was not good sonically and the production was boring.
  23. brockcheese
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    Push returns with his insane flow and great production from Kanye (Yezos), and Pharrell WIlliams. Plus a Clipse reunion at the end is awesome and the last collab between Kanye and Kid Cudi.
  24. bamm83
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    Brambelton - 10/10 Story telling excellent Let the Smokers Shine the Coupes - 10/10
    Dreaming of the Past - 10/10 sample heaven Neck & Wrist - 9/10 bravado polish Just So You Remember - 9/10 He's back Diet Coke - 9/10 lead single, Ye samples Rock N Roll - 7/10 cut Cud and Ye please
    Call My Bluff - 10/10 joker Scrape It Off - 7/10 sounds like a feature Hear Me Clearly - 8/10 mixtape song    Brambelton - 10/10 Story telling excellent Let the Smokers Shine the Coupes - 10/10
    Dreaming of the Past - 10/10 sample heaven Neck & Wrist - 9/10 bravado polish Just So You Remember - 9/10 He's back Diet Coke - 9/10 lead single, Ye samples Rock N Roll - 7/10 cut Cud and Ye please
    Call My Bluff - 10/10 joker Scrape It Off - 7/10 sounds like a feature
    Hear Me Clearly - 8/10 mixtape song Open Air - 8/10 Pharrell beat beauty I Pray for You - 10/10 epic outro, Clipse back    … Expand
  25. grimmmmm
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Production is the some of the best of the last decade. Lyricism is great, as always. Better than DAYTONA.
  26. karageorgiou
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    this album is definitely his best so far with great production and crazy bars. His flow is definitely good but repetitive sometimes, although the album is amazing
  27. Mus1c
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    Pusha T comes thru with his most accessible solo project but continues to cater to his base.
  28. emmanuelj122
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Follow up album to the critically acclaimed “Daytona” is Pusha T’s most well rounded project! “It’s Almost Dry” has depth, amazing production and of course top tier lyrical content. Definitely in the conversation for AOY.
  29. cozyf
    Apr 24, 2022
    8
    Pusha T's newest album, ITS ALMOST DRY, is very good. Personally, I still think DAYTONA is his best, but this album could very well pass it for me.
  30. Jhargrove336
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    Delivery and production is very solid on this record. Call My Bluff is the most stand out track and the rest never disappoint.
  31. pushafan80
    Apr 26, 2022
    0
    I thought the album was sonically weak. The music and beats were subpar. I am a huge Push fan but this was not a good album.
  32. funkyhomosapien
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Another brilliant Pusha T project. Kanye and Pharrell did their best efforts on production on this one. Pusha's masterful coke rap lyrics, great punchlines and raw emotions make this project that good. LONG LIVE KING PUSH.
  33. clem666
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    Damn. What an experience. So varied yet so consistent.
    Production is highly colourful and it varies from 'nods and frowning eyebrows' ('Dreaming of the Past', 'Call My Bluff') to 'an immediate urge to jump wildly in rhythm' ('Rock N Roll', 'Diet Coke'), all of these songs being bangers after bangers. Featured artists go crazy in here as they all have a terrific presence to testify in    Damn. What an experience. So varied yet so consistent.
    Production is highly colourful and it varies from 'nods and frowning eyebrows' ('Dreaming of the Past', 'Call My Bluff') to 'an immediate urge to jump wildly in rhythm' ('Rock N Roll', 'Diet Coke'), all of these songs being bangers after bangers. Featured artists go crazy in here as they all have a terrific presence to testify in order to embellish this powerful record.
    In just twelve tracks, Pusha T has given us a wide range of sounds and rhymes that will stay with us for some time. One of the most surprising to me being the last one 'I Pray For You', with its orchestral and church atmosphere paved with incisive punchlines. Perfect diction, controlled performance, precise beats and concise and pictured reflections.
    Minor let down in my opinion for 'Just So You Remember'.    … Expand
  34. MusicGuyMack
    May 11, 2022
    9
    Milquetoast flows and a handful of spotty production moments and questionable guest appearances sadly hold "It's Almost Dry" back from being all that it could, but the record nevertheless remains solidly engaging and entertaining throughout thanks to lyrics laden with winking pop culture references and the restless, manic energy brough to the album by Pusha T and his collaborators.Milquetoast flows and a handful of spotty production moments and questionable guest appearances sadly hold "It's Almost Dry" back from being all that it could, but the record nevertheless remains solidly engaging and entertaining throughout thanks to lyrics laden with winking pop culture references and the restless, manic energy brough to the album by Pusha T and his collaborators.

    Choice Cuts: "Let the Smokers Shine the Coupes," "Diet Coke," "Hear Me Clearly [feat. Nigo]," "I Pray for You [feat. Labrinth, Malice and Clipse]"    … Expand
  35. AndreBorba
    May 13, 2022
    8
    WOW! Pusha really came for everything, definetly Daytona vibes on this one. Skipless, Pusha brings great featurings and performs the best rap album of the year yet. Let's drink a coke to celebrate that!
  36. JJWA2020
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Great album, Every song on it is good and you don't skip any songs. Listened to it 3 times through.
  37. Wubmayne
    May 16, 2022
    8
    It's a good album with a lot of good songs, but I'm starting to wonder, what the hell is Pusha even talking about half the time? He gets a lot of praise for his rapping skills, but to me his lyrics just sort of feel empty.
  38. IvanSolis2001
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    I like it a lot but it's not better than ''Daytona'', obviously it has an incredible production with Ye and Pharrell.
  39. TJby34
    May 5, 2022
    7
    With the best possible production by Pharrel, and fantastic handpicked features, it's hard to dislike Pusha's latest release. But he still lacks consistency in it's fullest form, certain tracks ironically can sound almost dry at times. Overall, every Pusha T album is worth listening and this is no exception.
  40. Ajmoodz
    May 11, 2022
    9
    Great wordplay. Great production. Coke rap’s best is back. Some of Pusha T’s best work.
  41. hi-cyou
    May 24, 2022
    8
    I've never been a die hard fan of Pusha but this album was enough to make me decide to stick with him and watch for later releases. Sonically, "It's Almost Dry" goes above and beyond and for me its definitely the high point of this project. The only issue i had was the fact that it wasn't long enough for any significant theme or value to stick with me other than just thinking it soundedI've never been a die hard fan of Pusha but this album was enough to make me decide to stick with him and watch for later releases. Sonically, "It's Almost Dry" goes above and beyond and for me its definitely the high point of this project. The only issue i had was the fact that it wasn't long enough for any significant theme or value to stick with me other than just thinking it sounded great. The lyrics throughout are good at best and meaningless at worse, I'm all for the coke raps but with something this sonically amazing i couldn't help but want something deeper or experimental. Despite that and funny enough i think Pusha pushed himself to open new doors for his creativity with this release and will continue to reach new and unseen heights in his career from this point forward.… Expand
  42. Markaaau
    Jun 22, 2022
    8
    Pusha rhyming over Pharrell and Kanye beats its just beautiful. Zero skips on this one
  43. za1
    Sep 8, 2022
    9
    A great album for many reasons. Pusha come back with the bars he had in Daytona, and similar to that album, over great production. Ye and Pharrell both did great. All the features were great, especially Malice. In my opinion, Daytona slightly edges this album.
  44. daytonatabooywr
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    very enjoyable listen. not as bold as daytona but definitely an experience to listen to
  45. bobbysolo
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    weak album. the fact that everytime these new rappers drop **** albums and you still give them 10s tells you how much the rap industry has fallen.
  46. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.

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83

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Slant Magazine
    Jun 23, 2022
    80
    The intricately constructed It’s Almost Dry is still part of a now decades-long roll-out attesting to his bravado—and we’re not complaining.
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  2. RapReviews.com
    Jun 17, 2022
    80
    On “It’s Almost Dry”, Pusha T proves that while he is fixated on selling drugs (almost to an obsessive extent), he is also a truly creative and, yes, original artist.
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  3. The Wire
    Jun 14, 2022
    60
    The issue with Pusha’s fourth solo album isn’t his insistence on portraying a heartless American striver as if he’s the rap game Al Pacino – it’s that he’s unable to consistently conjure the menacing intensity that enlivened his work with with twin brother Malice as Clipse. [Jun 2022, p.52]
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