Run the Jewels 3
by Run the Jewels
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. Slant Magazine
    Jan 9, 2017
    60
    The level of discourse on Run the Jewels 3 may be higher than your standard hip-hop grandstanding, and the references may be current and the beats may be more intense, but the album remains too entrenched in the grammar of the past to ever feel entirely fresh.

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#9 Best Album of 2016
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#31 Most Discussed Album of 2016
13
#13 Most Shared Album of 2016

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 422 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 397 out of 422
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 422
  3. Negative: 19 out of 422
  1. Hafner
    Dec 26, 2016
    10
    Easily my favorite RTJ album thus far, and quite possibly the best rap album for me this millennium. The first 2 RTJ albums had songs that IEasily my favorite RTJ album thus far, and quite possibly the best rap album for me this millennium. The first 2 RTJ albums had songs that I would skip over, but I am not finding a single mediocre song on this one. It's apparent Jaime worked his ass off producing this one, and Mike coming through with the butter smooth flows as always. Jaime and Mike will go down as a legendary duo. El, take me as your apprentice, I want to mix beats like you do.… Full Review »
  2. YanTheAnimal
    Dec 26, 2016
    10
    RTJ3 > RTJ2 > RTJ. This album is much more versatile then the previous two, and it also hits harder then the previous two. One of the bestRTJ3 > RTJ2 > RTJ. This album is much more versatile then the previous two, and it also hits harder then the previous two. One of the best hip-hop albums of the last decade.… Full Review »
  3. EpsilonSigmaMu
    Dec 26, 2016
    9
    To quote a user on reddit, El-P couldn't make a bad beat if he tried. On top of El being continuously at the top of his game, the lyrics areTo quote a user on reddit, El-P couldn't make a bad beat if he tried. On top of El being continuously at the top of his game, the lyrics are once again timely, sharp, and a blast to listen to. One. Banger. After. Another.… Full Review »
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