Rotten Apple
by Lloyd Banks
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 9 out of 32

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  1. michaelc
    Oct 18, 2006
    8
    Great Lyrics. Beats remind me of that 80's LL and Rakim. There are three tracks that felt tacked on.
  2. Ggaines
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    lloyds the shit yo
  3. Mince
    Oct 15, 2006
    8
    Not quite as good as The Hunger For More, but this album delivers. Best tracks are: Survival, Hands Up & You Know The Deal. I recommend you buy it if you are a fan of Banks or G-Unit.
  4. steveh
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    lloyds flow is the shit. fuck all u haters!!!!!
  5. emilio
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    off the hook
  6. TerryM.
    Oct 12, 2006
    9
    A very good album by Banks.
  7. DarnellS
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    yo people really need to stop haten cause his word play his better that anyone out word up! but back to banks just read this he say " dont act like i didnt bring new york back with them hits i should be on your baseball cap" and thats off his mixtape
  8. martt
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    the best ever
  9. MikeIll
    Oct 12, 2006
    9
    This album is getting way too many negative reviews. At this point, I actually think I might like it better than the first one. In terms of a complete package of voice, lyrics, flow, syllables, and poetic structure, there is basically nobody in the game that compares to Banks, Jay-Z included...that's right, I said it! The production could be better (Playboy 2 is one of the worst This album is getting way too many negative reviews. At this point, I actually think I might like it better than the first one. In terms of a complete package of voice, lyrics, flow, syllables, and poetic structure, there is basically nobody in the game that compares to Banks, Jay-Z included...that's right, I said it! The production could be better (Playboy 2 is one of the worst beats I've ever heard make a major rap CD), but Banks still makes every song enjoyable with his trademark punchlines. "You Know the Deal", "Strangers", and "Survival" are all amazing street tracks, and "Help", "One Night Standin'", and "Iceman" all have big hit potential. My advice is listen to the album in its entirety before you make a purchase decision. Banks, 50, and G-Unit fans will not be disappointed, but it may not be the more casual listener's cup of tea.… Expand
  10. demarcusf
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    banks is fuckin ill,my nigga b out der killen dis mix shit an record shit niggas b sleepin on banks.50 may be the biggest known nigga in g unit but banks is the illest on that lyric/punch line shit holla banks
  11. NafeeT
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    Banks changed it up from the first album, and it's meant to be more raw, u have to be a dumbass not to realize that, overall this album is way underrated and is just as good as his first one.
  12. SeanC
    Dec 18, 2006
    10
    G-Unit
  13. TPMAUG01
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    A very good follow up to his first album. This album feels a lot darker though. Production is strong and Banks is a beast on the mic. The 'softer' songs are also pretty good. Listen to it if you like lyrical, dark, gangsta albums

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Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    50
    The highlights are way high, but the album as a whole is "fans-only."
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  2. Blender
    50
    Trademark G-Unit, pakced with a few thunderous club jams and too little else. [Oct 2006, p.128]
  3. E! Online
    75
    Banks seems determined to launch a one-man revival with perfectly polished tracks like "Addicted" and "Hands Up."
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