L.A.X.
by The Game
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Aug 26, 2008
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. AllMusic
    70
    Add the "Jam on It" sample producer Nottz lays on "Ya Heard," the sultry backing track Scott Storch designed for "Let Us Live," and a superstar guest list that's a mile long, and this scattershot album is easy to recommend despite its flaws.
  2. Billboard
    70
    The Game goes surprisingly mellow in comparison to his first two efforts.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    L.A.X. might not hit the heights of its two predecessors, but it is one of the more complete and satisfying major label rap releases of the year.
  5. Pitchfork
    64
    That inferiority complex and desperate need for approval keeps L.A.X. surprisingly entertaining even though there are far more weak tracks on it than good ones.
  6. Urb
    90
    The Game pairs that unabashed love with swirling ideas and concepts that elevate the record to an easy contender for album of the year.
  7. RapReviews.com
    75
    He has definitely still come back with an admirable album - I'm just not sure that it is as MEMORABLE as it could have been.
  8. Slant Magazine
    70
    With the Game's third and best album, LAX, which drops without the baggage of a high-profile beef, we learn more about who the rapper really is: a guy who loves hip-hop, from top to bottom, and is as comfortable giving shout-outs to Will Smith and Uncle Luke as he is to Wu Tang and NWA.
  9. Prefix Magazine
    65
    The album, weighed down by a few awkward romance tracks and a well-meaning but ill-fitting MLK tribute, drags in the second half, and there’s no one moment to parallel the odd ache of 'Doctor’s Avocate.' But it’s once again more than the sum of its parts.
  10. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    While the 19-track disc could use a good trimming, The Game's routine is just as entertaining the third time around.
  11. PopMatters
    70
    Though LAX has its debilitating faults, it certainly stands up with any rap full-length released this year, which for this point in Game’s career, might even make it a miracle.
  12. musicOMH.com
    80
    Perhaps one of the telling strengths of LAX is that despite all star guest appearances from the likes of Ludacris, Travis Barker, Nas and the aforementioned Ice Cube it is very much The Game's album.

Awards & Rankings

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#71 Most Shared Album of 2008

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 67
  3. Negative: 4 out of 67
  1. Urbanlistener
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    Yet another near-perfect West Coast gangsta rap album by Game, who manages to keep up with his sharpness, aggressiveness and style on theYet another near-perfect West Coast gangsta rap album by Game, who manages to keep up with his sharpness, aggressiveness and style on the mic. Even with the departure of Dre and 50 as producers, the beats are still dope as ever and the original Cali sound is still blaring through your headphones.… Full Review »
  2. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 4, 2012
    9
    Great album and guests. who knew Nas & Common would be on the album. This album is worth listening to and buying. Game keep making moreGreat album and guests. who knew Nas & Common would be on the album. This album is worth listening to and buying. Game keep making more classics and bring back the West coast (Im from the east coast)… Full Review »
  3. BeauG.
    Sep 19, 2008
    9
    There are alot of hatters out there. game does a solid job on this album. I haven't taken LAX out of the cd deck in my car for 5 days now.
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