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Stereo Typical
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the debut album for the British rap duo of Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule that grew up together and met again in college.

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Down With the Trumpets
Yo, you might hear me make a racket like Wilson Cause I love summer no Rachel Bilson (YES) The winter will come We just have parties inside it's... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Guardian
    Nov 17, 2011
    80
    Ska, country and 80s hip-hop are the cute soundbed for quickfire lyrics that reveal them to be typical teenage boys.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Nov 17, 2011
    80
    All things considered, this is an impressive debut album from Rizzle Kicks.
  3. BBC Music
    Nov 17, 2011
    70
    By bypassing the commonplace put-downs of peers and proffering a very British take on pop-flavoured rap, is an accomplished and infectious introduction to some rightly rising talents.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 17, 2011
    60
    They tag-team across the record with a cheery glint, a self-deprecating wink and a boundless charm that's hard not to like.
  5. Q Magazine
    Dec 15, 2011
    60
    Rizzle Kicks are a pop prospect with a winning charm you just can't teach. [Dec. 2011 p. 137]
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  6. Clash Music
    Nov 17, 2011
    60
    A contemporary-pop triumph.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 17, 2011
    40
    Fun while it lasts, but swiftly forgettable.

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  1. G95CW
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Brilliant debut album with no weak links. Every song is extremely catchy with good lyrics and music from the start of the album to the end.Brilliant debut album with no weak links. Every song is extremely catchy with good lyrics and music from the start of the album to the end. Excited to see what else they can come up with.… Collapse
  2. JGreenwoodW
    Jan 26, 2012
    9
    What a début album! Nearly ever song is perfect and the album is varied which is great. The two artists just work to well offWhat a début album! Nearly ever song is perfect and the album is varied which is great. The two artists just work to well off each other and give a new Indie-Rap genre to the masses. Very popular where i'm from and you will hear their songs at every party!… Expand
  4. djlollyb
    May 2, 2012
    8
    Stereo Typical blends reggae, ska & hip hop and makes it a very good combination.
    From the amazing opener "Dreamers" to the amazing    Stereo Typical blends reggae, ska & hip hop and makes it a very good combination.
    From the amazing opener "Dreamers" to the amazing "Traveller's Chant", Stereo Typical gives Indie-Rap a good name.    … Expand
  5. GavGav96
    May 15, 2012
    8
    While Rizzle Kicks don't put to use any particular hooks or gimmicks, that seems to be what makes then so refreshing. Along with irreverent,While Rizzle Kicks don't put to use any particular hooks or gimmicks, that seems to be what makes then so refreshing. Along with irreverent, but charming, lyrics and a humble, but catchy, production, they manage to intrigue the listener and open them up to a brand new style of alternative hip hop.… Expand

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