Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. For those who listen to hip-hop for great lyrics, GZA is still as good as it gets.
  2. Alphabets picks up where Animal Planet left off and the devastating Labels began in 1995, but it suffers from the law of diminishing returns.
  3. 40
    These C-grade tracks ape RZA's trademark sound, but lack any sense of melody; and the album seems randomly cut-and-pasted. [Oct 2008, p.112]
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. May 20, 2016
    10
    GZA remains one of hip hop's top lyricists delivering mind dazzling rhyme patterns over stellar production. he displays those miraculousGZA remains one of hip hop's top lyricists delivering mind dazzling rhyme patterns over stellar production. he displays those miraculous skills on here. like liquid swords this one doesn't disappoint. Full Review »
  2. CaseyE
    Sep 1, 2008
    10
    Holy good god this album is amazing. sooooooo smooth makes me very happy.