Straight Outta Ca$hville
by Young Buck
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Spin
    83
    Scarily single-minded in its depiction of a violent man coming of age. [Oct 2004, p.117]
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  2. Vibe
    80
    Blessed with a raw authenticity and rousing presence, Buck is one of the more adaptable MCs to date. [Jul 2004, p.135]
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  3. AllMusic
    70
    What makes it great is excellent producer and guest rapper choices, a tight track list with nearly perfect flow, and the fresh G-Unit meets crunk and Lil Jon sound that dominates the album.
  5. Billboard
    70
    Buck may not be as charismatic or as lyrically compelling as his cohorts, but he still makes a strong impression.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    Buck shows that he's talented enough to run his own crew. [2 Sep 2004, p.146]
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  7. The New York Times
    70
    This album isn't revelatory, but it is convincing, and although Young Buck's subject matter never surprises, the tracks sometimes do. [30 Aug 2004]

Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
  1. BWSfan
    Feb 4, 2007
    9
    i h8 g-unit but this is an album before the bad g-unit shit came out (basically last year) and buck is not different cuz hes rich ok ya money i h8 g-unit but this is an album before the bad g-unit shit came out (basically last year) and buck is not different cuz hes rich ok ya money changes ppl but hes real he is the only guy i have any damn respect for in the crew. as for the album itself great beat. good lyrics but still gotta say...ggggg-unot… Full Review »
  2. DanA
    Dec 5, 2006
    6
    Generic southern rapper.This album has good moments but overall isn't great. For a rapper he's good, but in general, musically, Generic southern rapper.This album has good moments but overall isn't great. For a rapper he's good, but in general, musically, he's weak.… Full Review »
  3. Andaran
    Jan 18, 2006
    10
    Buck is the best from G-Unit this clearly shows his talents
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