Live from the Underground
by Big K.R.I.T.
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Jun 5, 2012
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 22, 2012
    60
    Live From The Underground offers nothing game-changing, but is definitely enjoyable (especially on high energy jams like "Yeah Dats Me"), emulating its influences well.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 6, 2012
    50
    It breaks very little new ground--which does have the upside of the songs sounding catchy because you feel like you've heard it all before.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 59
  3. Negative: 1 out of 59
  1. NJR
    Jun 6, 2012
    9
    This album is being criminally under rated by critics and fans across the internet, the production sonic genius, every single instrument isThis album is being criminally under rated by critics and fans across the internet, the production sonic genius, every single instrument is used to perfection and the whole thing comes together beautifully, after a day or two of listening I would have put it on par with R4 but after a solid week it's now surpassed even that, you really need to take time and listen to every note, line and key. I will be playing this album for years to come and I also have no doubt he will go on to create even better LP's.… Full Review »
  2. BrokeBong
    Jun 6, 2012
    10
    Simply incredible. I haven't heard an album with this amount replay value in a real long time, and that goes across all genres. This masterfulSimply incredible. I haven't heard an album with this amount replay value in a real long time, and that goes across all genres. This masterful debut reminds me of other notable first albums by rap artists, like Dr. Dre's The Chronic and Notorious B.I.G's Ready To Die, the effort displayed on this record by K.R.I.T is irrefutable, and a testament to the fact that there isn't harder working rapper in the game. This record goes into my collection alongside all of my other rap favorites, and will definitely come to define my Summer. 10/10 because I wish all of my favorite rap artists put out music on this level.… Full Review »
  3. thugnificent2
    Mar 30, 2013
    8
    the beats are great, but need less poppy sounds at times. the first few songs are gold, while the last few are hit or miss. only listen ifthe beats are great, but need less poppy sounds at times. the first few songs are gold, while the last few are hit or miss. only listen if you're a fan of krit… Full Review »
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