Monkey Business
by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Record Label: A&M
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2005
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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 165 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 97 out of 165
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 165
  3. Negative: 47 out of 165

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  1. SuchiB14
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    This album is great. Not the best of the Black Eyed Peas, but still great. 7/10
  2. JordanT
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    I love this album, the concert was great
  3. Paxster
    Oct 11, 2010
    5
    Way too commerical for the Peas. Superb funky pop songs like 'My Style' are contrasted with dreary, universal peace application 'Union'. Seriously Sting and Will.I.Am, it was never going to work! The song with James Brown is brilliant quite and important in terms of his last work as he died soon afterwards. However, Monkey Business takes catchy too far that it becomes annoying and takesWay too commerical for the Peas. Superb funky pop songs like 'My Style' are contrasted with dreary, universal peace application 'Union'. Seriously Sting and Will.I.Am, it was never going to work! The song with James Brown is brilliant quite and important in terms of his last work as he died soon afterwards. However, Monkey Business takes catchy too far that it becomes annoying and takes the Peas into a commerical wasteland that many critics and original fans are really going to hate. A poor if not terrible effort.… Expand
  4. jos95
    Sep 5, 2011
    10
    This has GOT to be The Peas' best album! I loved it instantly upon hearing it - except for My Humps which is a lousy song but it can be easily dismissed. Don't Phunk With my Heart was the song that won me over to the Peas and Don't Lie and Pump It aren't far behind. James Brown's work on the album is quite remarkable - R.I.P. This album has a great mix of rap songs of all sorts and it isThis has GOT to be The Peas' best album! I loved it instantly upon hearing it - except for My Humps which is a lousy song but it can be easily dismissed. Don't Phunk With my Heart was the song that won me over to the Peas and Don't Lie and Pump It aren't far behind. James Brown's work on the album is quite remarkable - R.I.P. This album has a great mix of rap songs of all sorts and it is impossible to dislike so I recommend you go get it!… Expand
  5. BenG
    Jun 20, 2005
    6
    Ok but not brilliant
  6. BSixsmith
    Nov 20, 2005
    0
    Oh dear lord, their one hype raised by starry eyed anthem 'where is the love' should surely have worn off by now. Lets consider the albums 'best' moments, 'dont phunk wid my heart' is an irritating shocker with trademark poor rhymes and a dull poppiness. 'Dont lie' is slightly better while still retaining its irritating wailing and lack of anything Oh dear lord, their one hype raised by starry eyed anthem 'where is the love' should surely have worn off by now. Lets consider the albums 'best' moments, 'dont phunk wid my heart' is an irritating shocker with trademark poor rhymes and a dull poppiness. 'Dont lie' is slightly better while still retaining its irritating wailing and lack of anything happening. 'My humps' oh god, this really does show the decline, this shoud drop even their young fans brought on by their almost naive innocence, it is appalling. And thier the albums best parts, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggggggggghhhhhhh. The BEP are really, really lovely people but their music, aggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh… Expand
  7. CiCiG
    Jul 12, 2005
    8
    I like this C.D. BEP's are all about positive hip hop...I like how their lyrics are laced with cuss words and "gangsta" crap...it's great to hear positive music these days. Yeah,some of the songs sound a little popish, but i like it overall!
  8. LeviM
    Jan 7, 2006
    4
    Nothing special. "My Humps" is completely tasteless. There are many different alternatives for this album that don't talk about milk and cocoa puffs. Bottom Line: Don't waste the money.
  9. chellec
    Oct 10, 2005
    8
    I loved the CD. It is the best CD i have heared from them yeat. and the best music that i think has come out in years.
  10. IvyC
    Oct 2, 2005
    10
    I love this CD...it's the first I've heard from The Black Eyed Peas. I wasn't overly impressed with them as a whole, until I took a chance on this CD. It stays in rotation in my car and on my computer.
  11. larrycigar
    Oct 8, 2005
    3
    1). Pump it (2) - not very danceable and utterly onnoying beat 2). Don't Phunk with My Heart (6) - beat is a little overdone, and, like all other songs on this album, the lyrics are just searching for cheap rhymes 3). My Style (3) - Where is Justin? Pretty stupid song 4). Don't Lie (5) - It sucks, but still it is one of the better songs 5). My Humps (9) - The best song off the 1). Pump it (2) - not very danceable and utterly onnoying beat 2). Don't Phunk with My Heart (6) - beat is a little overdone, and, like all other songs on this album, the lyrics are just searching for cheap rhymes 3). My Style (3) - Where is Justin? Pretty stupid song 4). Don't Lie (5) - It sucks, but still it is one of the better songs 5). My Humps (9) - The best song off the album. It refers to a womans a** and br**sts, but the beat and lyrics are so catchy its hard not to like this song 6). Like that (6) - Cool beat, dumb lyrics 7). Dum Diddly (3) - fun the first few times you hear it, but gets to be the most onnoying song after 2 times 8). Feel It (2) - as the ying-yang twins say "badd" 9). Gone Going (3) - "don't you love us now that we use guitar in a song?" "no" 10). They dont want music (5) - "eh" 11). Disco Club (0) - Beats go only so far. I feel like bashing fergies face with a bat in her solo "la la la" parts. 12). Bebot (3) - Im sure id like it more if i understood it, oh yeah and the beat sucks a**. 13). Ba Bump (2) - the black eyed peas really know their different ways of saying butt. and what a coincidence, "rump" rhymes with "bump" 14). Audio Delit... (5) - starts of great, ends off no great. 15). Union (6) - after Where Is The Love, this song is so damn unoriginal Overview "do not but this album"… Expand
  12. estiennep.
    Jun 10, 2005
    10
    i can listen to it all day long and i recommend it to everyone who like to dance. totally love this album. especially tracks "unity" and "don't lie".
  13. EchoB
    Jun 13, 2005
    10
    This CD is a beautiful piece off art and composition. I am always fascinated when music really moves me literally and figuratively. The time and effort that was put into each song is apparent, great job. The last song on the CD, Unity... WOW!!!
  14. JayBee
    Jun 10, 2005
    6
    Disapointing But The Music Is Good, and Funky..
  15. MiguelV
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    best CD Ever!!!
  16. KG
    Jun 27, 2005
    9
    Never heard Black Eyed Peas before. This is an excellent album. I went and got all of their music based on this Cd alone. Awesome.
  17. CosmoP
    Jun 6, 2005
    0
    The most groundbreaking R&B recording since "You Gotta Believe" by Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
  18. pzziap
    Jun 6, 2005
    0
    crap!
  19. LaurenceHC
    Jun 6, 2005
    9
    Dancy, fun, catchy, wise... What more can I ask? It's awesome.
  20. KellyW
    Jun 6, 2005
    0
    Got an advanced copy of this and I was extremely disappointed. An absolutely terrible record on all accounts.
  21. RyanC
    Jun 6, 2005
    1
    ouch. all been down hill since that first gem of an album, 'behind the front'.
  22. TH
    Jun 6, 2005
    4
    An album unable to decide whether it's unoriginal, boring, or simply inane -- so it settles for being all three. Best cuts: "Feel It" and "Disco Club" are the pick of this particular bit of refuse.
  23. LockneO
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas truly hit it big with this album. Elephunk didn't get the best reviews, but Monkey Business is out of this world. The other reviewers must be CrAzY, because I loved this album, with James Brown, Justin Timberlake, Sting, and more. It's really great, and I suggest you get this album today!
  24. JasmineJ
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    This is BEP"s best album. I don't know why people r dissing them because they changed their music. Everyone needs to change. They wanted to try something new. I LOVE U BEP ( I AM A TRUE FAN!!)
  25. joyce
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    This album is phunking great!!
  26. mt
    Jun 7, 2005
    0
    wow, pathetic in the extreme. commendable i suppose..also i cant stand jack johnson
  27. jss
    Jun 7, 2005
    8
    Album full of fun hip-hop tracks. They don't pretend that it is anything else. Several of the songs are destinted to be radio hits. Look for this album to do well over the next year
  28. HarvardB
    Jun 8, 2005
    10
    Unique and fresh album consisting of a great variety of styles including Pilipino, Jamaican, Rap, Hip-hop, and an intriguing Beach-sound. Different from the Elephunk record, but the new tracks are phunky and fresh. You can't resist from bobbin' your head and wanting to get down to this album. The Peas were not affraid of change and they got down to "Business." Love the album!!!
  29. Matt
    Jun 9, 2005
    2
    Most of this CD didn't even make me want to get out of my seat, much less groove to the music.
  30. PatrickB
    Jun 9, 2005
    7
    Not as good as Elephunk, but that was inevitable. I love to crank up "They Don't Want Music", but I'm 44.
  31. ChrisR
    Jul 5, 2005
    10
    i love this album
  32. AnneW
    Jul 8, 2005
    7
    I am a bit split on this one. Some of the songs are fantastic. Pump It is my favorite. All of the songs are very danceable and there is even a good song with James Brown. However, some of the songs are not interesting at all. The worst one for me is a song done with Justin Timberlake. Why him? This is a great for dancing, drinking or working out.
  33. fishmongerfunk
    Aug 10, 2005
    0
    wow, this group is so godawful its hard to find the right words to describe their pandering, sanitized rap and their ubiquitous endorsement deals. that chick fergie is a billboard for eating disorders. everytime they show her its all about her abs. in fact, this whole album is regurgitated. there has always been crap in the mainstream but somehow at least the shallowness, violence, and wow, this group is so godawful its hard to find the right words to describe their pandering, sanitized rap and their ubiquitous endorsement deals. that chick fergie is a billboard for eating disorders. everytime they show her its all about her abs. in fact, this whole album is regurgitated. there has always been crap in the mainstream but somehow at least the shallowness, violence, and consumerism of 50-cent and jay-z, etc. is sincere.… Expand
  34. zippyzee
    Aug 25, 2005
    0
    Structured, formula pop music. Nothing stands out as being original. Don't waste your money on this, don't even download it. Show them you're smarter than they think you are by not buying into this generic, uninspired crap.
  35. PeteR
    Aug 28, 2005
    0
    Boring and uninspired. They're trying to be bigger than their music affords.
  36. ColeK
    Sep 23, 2005
    10
    This album is awesome! Plain and simple.
  37. DaneC
    Sep 3, 2005
    2
    Black Eyed Peas can make good rap music. Fergie can sing beautifully. But they choose not to and go against any message they created in there first two albums, both created with out the help of pop singer Fergie, and now make basic poprap music with basic videos and lyrics that are laughable. Listening to My Humps make me cringe, as its coming from a group that once created Joints + Jams, Black Eyed Peas can make good rap music. Fergie can sing beautifully. But they choose not to and go against any message they created in there first two albums, both created with out the help of pop singer Fergie, and now make basic poprap music with basic videos and lyrics that are laughable. Listening to My Humps make me cringe, as its coming from a group that once created Joints + Jams, What It Is and excellent callabos with De La Soul and Charli 2na from Jurassic 5. What saves this album from gettin 0 is the track Like That, which i believe is one of the best rap songs to come out this year, which features rap legends such as Q Tip, formally of A Tribe Called Quest and fellow native tounge Tablib Qweli. To sum up, even Elephunk had more street credability than this. And Elephunk has terrible once past track 5.… Expand
  38. TristanR
    Sep 8, 2005
    10
    my freind likes it and i was all like lets see what she likes it for and i know now that she likes it coz it's AWESOME!!!
  39. ThomasD
    Jan 29, 2006
    8
    Most fun I've had listening to an album in a long time. By no means is it ground breaking or inspirational, but it does provide sufficient beats for when you're on the dance floor.
  40. TheHams
    Feb 14, 2006
    0
    Abysmal. Hideous., Just unlisten-able. I bought this liking their biggest hit single, "Let's Get this Party Started" (I think) and sorta feelin' their new single, Don't Phunk With My Heart, and I thought I'd have a good time. The album started great. Pump It is definitely the best track on there. Then it went south. It's quite obvious no one in the whole BEP crew Abysmal. Hideous., Just unlisten-able. I bought this liking their biggest hit single, "Let's Get this Party Started" (I think) and sorta feelin' their new single, Don't Phunk With My Heart, and I thought I'd have a good time. The album started great. Pump It is definitely the best track on there. Then it went south. It's quite obvious no one in the whole BEP crew can rap at all. It's ameteur at very best. "Like That" was a pleasant surprise, featuring talented MCs Talib Kweli and Q-Tip, but besides those two tracks, I would not waste my money.… Expand
  41. DarylL
    Jun 30, 2006
    1
    Goodness, the stupidity of this album cannot be underestimated. It has the ability to make you feel as if you've just been dumbed down several hundred IQ points. Really, just pathetic, horrific and unlistenable.
  42. RubenM
    Jun 8, 2006
    0
    Music for the ring tone generation, no wonder kids as young as 8 are being given Prozac. Total sell-outs, on their knees saying ah and bending over in the pursuit of fame and greed. These people aren
  43. SAVAGETOAST
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    OMG i love this cd..it is so good, my humps has hooked me up w/ so many chicks...lol! one time i told a guy to not phunk with my heart and dont lie... and i got my ass kicked...lol!.. PUMP IT!! beeiatch!
  44. commonsense
    Jul 13, 2006
    5
    "Great fun with a capital PH. Most tards who have given the BEPs 0 marks here don't have a Phking clue that they are innocuous, vacuous, cheeky, chirpy chappies, without an agenda. Is that so bad? I don't think so. Gangsta rap and other rubbish masquerading as the credibility of black music is what makes me gag - the sick songs by the so called "real rappers" are the ones who "Great fun with a capital PH. Most tards who have given the BEPs 0 marks here don't have a Phking clue that they are innocuous, vacuous, cheeky, chirpy chappies, without an agenda. Is that so bad? I don't think so. Gangsta rap and other rubbish masquerading as the credibility of black music is what makes me gag - the sick songs by the so called "real rappers" are the ones who give the black community their unfair sub human status by the other races. Give me the BEPs any day." wow....just wow. apparently you have no knowledge of history whatsoever. the oppression of minorities in america did not begin in the early 90's; it began wayyy before gangsta rap. that is the most ridiculous excuse i have ever heard. and whether black people are still treated as sub human status by "other races" (you mean, white people, i hope) is debatable, though it might be true in your case. now go "get stupid" and "retarted" as if you aren't enough already.… Expand
  45. BlakeE
    Jul 18, 2006
    0
    Vacuous cretins.
  46. ec
    Sep 5, 2006
    9
    brl album
  47. CaseyRDubya
    May 10, 2007
    1
    they say the Smiths and Marlyn Manson are know for causing suicides. Try listening to My Humps all the way through. Is Fergie a camel or a whale? You have humps you better go to a doctor. And stay there. And please never make music again. This album is a masterpiece compared to Fergie's record.
  48. chadwik
    Nov 7, 2005
    0
    each of their songs is just one of their other songs chewed up and spat out as somthing equally rubbish. all sounds the same. and that woman loves herself too much
  49. BrianaB
    Dec 4, 2005
    0
    I did not like it, what a waste of money. my humps is inappropriate. if u want to talk about your sex life in a song, yuck that is so gross. it is not the type of CD i aprove of cuz of that single, it is just gross and i just hate the CD, they should have made a edited CD for kids and adults who don't like that type of stuff in a CD on a song, without the song my humps, that is just I did not like it, what a waste of money. my humps is inappropriate. if u want to talk about your sex life in a song, yuck that is so gross. it is not the type of CD i aprove of cuz of that single, it is just gross and i just hate the CD, they should have made a edited CD for kids and adults who don't like that type of stuff in a CD on a song, without the song my humps, that is just gross, talk about sex alone, not on a song!… Expand
  50. mininaenaebob
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    I thought this was a very good c.d. It might take some getting used to, but overall it is very very good.
  51. Craig
    Jun 13, 2005
    0
    wow, never did i think i would see a group this bad. This is pathetic. How could people ever listen to this rubbish. Plus, it's a candidate for stupidest, most ridiculous, cheesiest album sleeve of all time. Don't contribute to this nonsense.
  52. Mdub
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    A diverse, fun hip-hop cd with a myriad of styles, such as reggae, funk, dance, and of course, hip hop. It kicks off with the thumpin' Pump it, and remains great throughout. Best tracks: Don't phunk with my heart, Gone going gone, They dont want music
  53. Harrison
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    Best cd all summer
  54. AlanR
    Jun 17, 2005
    0
    You have to have something seriously emotionally wrong with you to listen to this bollocks.
  55. MafG
    Jun 25, 2005
    10
    awesome! fave song is definately My Humps
  56. RussH
    Jun 27, 2005
    8
    Pop this CD in for parties, its perfect for it. BEP just wants to party..nothing wrong with that! The reason for the negative reviews: The columnists were expecting something deep.
  57. matta
    Jun 6, 2005
    2
    Totally uninteresting crap. Even taking this album for what it is(dance and party music), it is pure shite.
  58. GabrielL.
    Jun 6, 2005
    0
    Almost no band deserves a solid 0 for an album, but this deserves negative points. There is nothing good here. Anything that might be considered a pleasent sound is rendered ugly by their soulless and obnoxious pilfering of the past in an obvious attemt to create music so perfectly unobjectable that Best Buy signs them on to a lifetime promotional contract. Don't worry guys, pretty Almost no band deserves a solid 0 for an album, but this deserves negative points. There is nothing good here. Anything that might be considered a pleasent sound is rendered ugly by their soulless and obnoxious pilfering of the past in an obvious attemt to create music so perfectly unobjectable that Best Buy signs them on to a lifetime promotional contract. Don't worry guys, pretty soon you'll only be getting gigs to play in the parking lots of new stores.… Expand
  59. DanielJP
    Jun 6, 2005
    7
    Black Eyed Peas are more the heirs of De La Soul than NWA, although not particularly similar. More textured than Elephunk, their sense of soul searching fun on Monkey Business makes for a fresh and orginal record
  60. EvaM
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    Stylish, hip and super-cool, everything that you could expect from a B.E.P album. Wonderful.
  61. KirstenB
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    It is a great CD! It has so many different styles of music! Every1 should buy it!
  62. AC
    Jun 7, 2005
    9
    Phunky!
  63. LauraM
    Jun 8, 2005
    10
    Gloriously entertaining. Some wonderful emotive track and some dancy hip-hop songs : what more could you expect? Country?
  64. JamieS
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    If you want to "party" this is the album ya should get! Dont miss out, BEP is F-R-E-S-H (Fresh)
  65. Prissy
    Aug 1, 2005
    8
    I Love this CD!!!......I've heard of the blackeye peas and some of their music from the last CD and decided to take a listen.....this is one of the best CD's out right now...positive music, great beats, I am from Phillipine decent and taboo is also he has a song on the CD called "Bebot" in which he's rapping in tagalog....I Love it!!!......I'm gonna buy the CD to I Love this CD!!!......I've heard of the blackeye peas and some of their music from the last CD and decided to take a listen.....this is one of the best CD's out right now...positive music, great beats, I am from Phillipine decent and taboo is also he has a song on the CD called "Bebot" in which he's rapping in tagalog....I Love it!!!......I'm gonna buy the CD to support da Phillippines....and also because of the great music, by the way John Legend is on the CD and I'm lovin' him too....buy his CD too and "GET LIFTED"....he's a great artist and he's a must see in concert......John Legend and the Blackeye Peas, Reppin' to the Fullest!!!!… Expand
  66. Lulu
    Aug 14, 2005
    10
    This album is brilliant, it shows how they have grown as a band from their previous album. Anyone who wants to get up and dance will love this album, blasting it in their cars or playing it at bbq's. It is definately the summers new album. Well done!!
  67. MininaenaeBob
    Aug 31, 2005
    9
    This is a great c.d. Forget about what Pete and Zippy Zee said. This c.d. is awesome. I love all the songs 1-10. I'm not really feeling the last five songs, but the first ten of the songs are exceptional. Fergie sings a lot more, and that's good, Will.I.Am does most of the rapping. It is hard to tell when Apl.D.Ap or Taboo is rapping. I don't think they are as much featured This is a great c.d. Forget about what Pete and Zippy Zee said. This c.d. is awesome. I love all the songs 1-10. I'm not really feeling the last five songs, but the first ten of the songs are exceptional. Fergie sings a lot more, and that's good, Will.I.Am does most of the rapping. It is hard to tell when Apl.D.Ap or Taboo is rapping. I don't think they are as much featured on this c.d. as Fergie and Will. But the c.d. is still really good. Way better than Elephunk...My favorites are Don't Phunk With My Heart, Don't Lie, Disco Club, and Feel It. They are awesome.… Expand
  68. EvanY
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    Balck Eyed Peas Rock
  69. salomey
    Sep 3, 2005
    4
    a painful repetition of cliches
  70. Dips
    Apr 8, 2006
    10
    This is such a good album, just because it doesn't claim to be anything other than dancable, fun, hip hop. I understand why some people don't like songs like "my humps" but its a fantastic song - think of it as the new "baby got back" - totally denouncing the barbie-induced teen anorexic culture. big is beautiful!! Tellin me the boyz "love my lady lumps!" One of the few albums This is such a good album, just because it doesn't claim to be anything other than dancable, fun, hip hop. I understand why some people don't like songs like "my humps" but its a fantastic song - think of it as the new "baby got back" - totally denouncing the barbie-induced teen anorexic culture. big is beautiful!! Tellin me the boyz "love my lady lumps!" One of the few albums where I DON'T have to be drunk or on a night out (or both) to enjoy the songs and have a good dance!!… Expand
  71. TyroneB
    May 23, 2006
    0
    An abomination, I don
  72. PashaP
    May 27, 2006
    9
    Great fun with a capital PH. Most tards who have given the BEPs 0 marks here don't have a Phking clue that they are innocuous, vacuous, cheeky, chirpy chappies, without an agenda. Is that so bad? I don't think so. Gangsta rap and other rubbish masquerading as the credibility of black music is what makes me gag - the sick songs by the so called "real rappers" are the ones who Great fun with a capital PH. Most tards who have given the BEPs 0 marks here don't have a Phking clue that they are innocuous, vacuous, cheeky, chirpy chappies, without an agenda. Is that so bad? I don't think so. Gangsta rap and other rubbish masquerading as the credibility of black music is what makes me gag - the sick songs by the so called "real rappers" are the ones who give the black community their unfair sub human status by the other races. Give me the BEPs any day.… Expand
  73. FidelC
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    Love the variety of music beat! I got to hear this group from my son's downloaded cd & my wife & I totally love them.
  74. Joe
    Aug 1, 2006
    3
    Two words: "My Humps." That song alone is reason enough to avoid this album as if 'twere the plague.
  75. SonGoKu619
    Jan 28, 2007
    0
    JeeeeZ the two most IRRITATING and ANNOYING TRACKS ON THE ALBUM = Pump it and My Humps. Makes me wanna crack my speakerS!
  76. AlexLips
    Jun 30, 2007
    9
    Could have been better but still brilliant.
  77. JasperB
    Nov 13, 2005
    7
    Fun and raunchy. What's not to like?
  78. anoni
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    this album ROCKS. easy and fun, the BEP prove they can get anyone mooving in this eclectic dance yet soulfull mix containing some of the mose versitile artists ever. 10/10
  79. rachg
    Nov 16, 2005
    8
    this album is wicked
  80. ValD.
    Dec 21, 2005
    0
    This is absolutely terrible, especially "My Humps." What person in their right mind wants to hear how guys buy stuff for a girl because she has some nice "humps"? What self-respecting teenage girl can listen to that? Certainly not me.
  81. MaxM
    Oct 23, 2005
    10
    I love the black eyed peas. These reviews are stupid. This album rocks!!! Way better that Ashlee Simpson. This diserves a 10. Even though some songs do stink.
  82. [Anonymous]
    Jun 17, 2005
    8
    Great dance music. Lacks originality though.
  83. SamF
    Jun 29, 2005
    8
    it is hard to beat Elephunk - but this is a great CD - fun, danceable...definately want to move in your seat while driving. Lyrics are worth listening for. Fun, Fun, Fun!!
  84. ALANR
    Jul 24, 2005
    0
    This is pop. MTV fans are all over this. People who actually like music can hear it for what it is, CHA-CHING. Money makin', money money makin'...and that's it.
  85. jacobm
    Aug 31, 2005
    7
    i can dig it, positive lyrics are a definite plus
  86. StormieH
    Sep 13, 2005
    0
    Pitiful. What was once a ok rap group has become a hopeless main stream band. The songs are boring and they don't make me want to dance, they make me want to puke.
  87. CharysseB
    Dec 13, 2006
    0
    "These people aren
  88. MarkN
    Mar 14, 2006
    0
    Wasn't worth the limewire download
  89. kellys
    Apr 25, 2006
    10
    This band should get 10 out of 10
  90. RobC
    Jul 15, 2006
    5
    the worst thing on the album is where they use the sample for pump it
  91. william
    Nov 15, 2005
    2
    Not good. "My Humps" is completely tasteless, with a terrible beat to boot.
  92. TheWalrus2000
    Mar 7, 2013
    2
    The Peas need to reevualate their career after this awful blank sounding cd.
  93. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    8
    Something lacks in this one, but not something huge. This album still rides on Pump It, Don't Lie, Don't Phunk With my Heart, and more. Not only good hip hop, but good music to move to.
  94. ChristgauWannab
    Nov 20, 2017
    8
    Unapologetic high-energy hip-pop with thumps and silly rhymes that can get stuck in your head for days. "My Humps" could be the female answer to "Baby Got Back." Yes, it's nonsensical, but given that the BEP, known for the smash hit "Where Is The Love?," ends the monkeying with "Union," you can't say that they aren't aware. "Pump It," "Don't Phunk With My Heart," and "Like That" togetherUnapologetic high-energy hip-pop with thumps and silly rhymes that can get stuck in your head for days. "My Humps" could be the female answer to "Baby Got Back." Yes, it's nonsensical, but given that the BEP, known for the smash hit "Where Is The Love?," ends the monkeying with "Union," you can't say that they aren't aware. "Pump It," "Don't Phunk With My Heart," and "Like That" together have enough energy to power up the electricity of the entire Earth. This is one for the dancefloor.… Expand
  95. miguelcstb
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    This album started great. Great songs with great production and even great transitions, but as it progressed, the songs started to get monotonous, with only a few standing out, but regardless of that, one can still enjoy the album as a whole.
  96. clarinhaaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This album is full of jams, my favorite black eyed peas album for sure, I miss those old days
  97. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Dispate of what people say, this is my favorite Black Eyed Peas album, so many amazing songsss
  98. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Another amazing album by The Black Eyed Peas, so many great songs here, Don't Lie is an anthem!
  99. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This album is soooo great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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#32 Most Discussed Album of 2005
63
#63 Most Shared Album of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    A bland meringue. [3 Jun 2005, p.81]
  2. The Guardian
    40
    The lyrical inspiration has evaporated.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Monkey Business is just as bright if not quite as fun as Elephunk.
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