Jesus Piece
by Game
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 12, 2012
    80
    This feature-filled, somewhat messy effort is a welcome surprise, focusing in on its topic and then freeing it with the greatest of ease and making the previously maverick Game sound like a natural born ringleader.
  2. DJ Booth
    Jan 10, 2013
    70
    Jesus Piece certainly isn't his best album, but if it ends up being his worst, then Jayceon's doing pretty damn good for himself.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Dec 12, 2012
    50
    Jesus Piece can't even make the playoff, thanks to Game's airless delivery. [14 Dec 2012, p.72]
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  5. Exclaim
    Dec 18, 2012
    50
    There are some good songs on Jesus Piece, but they're decent in spite of the Game, not because of him.
  6. HipHopDX
    Dec 12, 2012
    70
    Jesus Piece ends up being the least compelling release in Game's storied catalogue, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a listen.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    Dec 12, 2012
    63
    Game makes a better villain than he does a good guy, however, and on this often-earnest album he seems hard-pressed to accept that.
  8. Pitchfork
    Dec 12, 2012
    60
    It's more focused than he's been in awhile, and while you couldn't call an album featuring 2Chainz, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne (twice), Future, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown, Common, Pusha T, Jamie Foxx, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and more "lean," Jesus Piece is less all-over-the-place than The R.E.D. Album.
  9. PopMatters
    Jan 7, 2013
    50
    Sonically professional yet lyrically amateur to the point you may find yourself listening to the album multiple times without any idea what any of it was actually going on about.
  10. RapReviews.com
    Dec 13, 2012
    65
    To be honest, this just doesn't really feel like a Game album--there's a distinct lack of drama, of real hyperbole, of genuine excitement. It tends to come across as a resume.
  11. Rolling Stone
    Jan 2, 2013
    70
    Game has always been kind of a blandly rugged rhymer, so he gets points for infusing his soul search with some conflicted humor.
  12. Spin
    Dec 13, 2012
    50
    This disconnect between Jesus Piece's gambit and its execution, between Game's intention and the raps served up by his guests, results in the headliner being reduced to a mere spectator on too much of his own album.
  13. The New York Times
    Dec 31, 2012
    50
    When the Game isn't rapping about other rappers--which is rare--he is sometimes rapping like other rappers.
  14. The Source
    Feb 21, 2013
    90
    Jesus Piece is a complete and compelling body of work compiled of consistent MCing and a diverse sonic palette. [Feb-Mar 2013, p.87]
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#66 Most Discussed Album of 2012
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#24 Most Shared Album of 2012

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 60
  3. Negative: 5 out of 60
  1. AstroQueef
    Jan 4, 2013
    1
    One of the worst hip-hop albums this year. Lyrically, this album's trash, and Game name drops more than the white pages. The production isOne of the worst hip-hop albums this year. Lyrically, this album's trash, and Game name drops more than the white pages. The production is alright, but nowhere near good enough to save the album. And the features.... Tyga, Lil Wayne? Come on. Ali Bomaye stands as the only song on this album which is at least half decent, just grab that and steer clear of the rest. It's sad to see Game sliding further downhill with each new album.

    PS. The amount of dick-riders giving this album high reviews is ridiculous. Jake13 I'm looking at you.    … Full Review »
  2. geedup
    Dec 19, 2012
    5
    Game has never been one of my favorite MCs, even during the G-Unit/aftermath dayz. Listening to this confirms my suspicions. The rap game isGame has never been one of my favorite MCs, even during the G-Unit/aftermath dayz. Listening to this confirms my suspicions. The rap game is passing Game by. Good production on alot of the tracks but before I even listened to it I could have predicted what it'd be like. No originality and seems to follow the same blueprint as past albums with less success.… Full Review »
  3. Mwoullard
    Dec 19, 2012
    10
    one of the beat releases of 2012. Yall ni**as hatin on him. JESUS Piece

    5 best songs in no order: See No Evil, Jesus Piece, Pray, Church,    one of the beat releases of 2012. Yall ni**as hatin on him. JESUS Piece

    5 best songs in no order: See No Evil, Jesus Piece, Pray, Church, cant get right
    5 worst songs in no order: scared now, ali bomaye, *crickets chirp*    … Full Review »
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