P.T.S.D.: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
by Pharoahe Monch
  • Record Label: W.A.R.
  • Release Date: Apr 15, 2014
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. RapReviews.com
    Apr 23, 2014
    90
    Pharoahe Monch has always been among the most talented rappers in the game, and now with PTSD, he has an album that showcases not only his lyrical prowess, but also his ability to craft a fully focused and theme driven album.
  2. The Wire
    Jul 21, 2014
    80
    While PTSD is sometimes a slog, it's always substantial. [Jun 2014, p.63]
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  3. AllMusic
    May 13, 2014
    80
    All of it comes together for an album that's deep, attractive, and well-executed, but it's also incredibly wise.
  5. XXL
    Apr 23, 2014
    80
    P.T.S.D. takes listeners on a worthwhile journey from confusion and loneliness to bitterness and triumph.
  6. Exclaim
    Apr 23, 2014
    80
    Seamlessly weaving complexity into internal rhymes in verses and the overall thematic premise, PTSD excels at both micro and macro levels.
  7. HipHopDX
    Apr 23, 2014
    80
    Much like with W.A.R. and Desire, P.T.S.D. seeks to accomplish more than just keep Pharoahe’s spot on the criminally-underrated lists warm; instead, it makes a case for placing him among the Chuck Ds and Ice Cubes as one of Hip Hop’s sharpest social voices.
  8. Austin Chronicle
    Jun 19, 2014
    78
    Troy Jamerson remains one "Bad M.F.," most evident on fifth track "Damage," a pointed anthem about pop culture and sociological injustices over a searing sample extracted from LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out."
  9. Pitchfork
    Apr 23, 2014
    66
    What Pharoahe Monch is doing may not be as vitally important as it once was, but it still can feel surprisingly vital.
  10. PopMatters
    Apr 28, 2014
    60
    The album’s structure collapses under its own weight thanks to questionable production and a plot that never becomes cohesive. Still, Monch’s bars are among the best in the game. Put his words over shoestring production and your jaw would still drop.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. BIGMAN22
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    another incredible album by a legend. his storytelling has always been remarkable. he sounds great as ever. doesn't sound rusty at all. hisanother incredible album by a legend. his storytelling has always been remarkable. he sounds great as ever. doesn't sound rusty at all. his lyrical skills remain flawless.… Full Review »
  2. BlakkkSteel
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    This album is a lot better than W.A.R. Desire is a little bit better in my opinion, but just by a hair. PTSD is about as good as InternalThis album is a lot better than W.A.R. Desire is a little bit better in my opinion, but just by a hair. PTSD is about as good as Internal Affairs. Props… Full Review »
  3. Daniel_B
    Jul 28, 2014
    7
    Definitely liked the album a lot more than I thought I would, but didn't really want to return to it for more than three listens. A fewDefinitely liked the album a lot more than I thought I would, but didn't really want to return to it for more than three listens. A few standout tracks, and nothing particularly weak, but it's not in the conversation for year's best or anything.… Full Review »
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