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Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky and Raury.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. HipHopDX
    Nov 21, 2017
    82
    A lot of the otherworldly iterations might make it difficult for some of his peers to grasp, especially if you don’t have the time to properly digest it. SYRE requires patience, a thorough listen and acute attention to detail otherwise it’s just going to sound like a strange pontification on existentialism that the casual listener simply doesn’t have the time to decipher.
  2. Exclaim
    Nov 21, 2017
    80
    At first listen, the album is scattered and slightly exhausting; it takes several attempts to make sense of everything you're hearing, and some listeners may run out of the patience required to dissect it all. Those with a longer attention span, though, will find SYRE a very promising debut that offers new delight with every play.
  3. AllMusic
    Dec 6, 2017
    70
    As a debut, it has enough standout moments to pique interest in a future when Smith could stand toe to toe with his many inspirations.
  4. The Wire
    Dec 19, 2017
    70
    He might be a slightly better rapper [than his father Will], he’s certainly a more adventurous artist and the fact that he’s a product of his generation shouldn’t detract from that. [Jan 2018, p.78]
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  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 21, 2017
    60
    The record isn’t weighed down by its ideas--it could just do with a filter, a producer with more sway, or even someone in the process to say: “Actually Jaden, mate--most trees are green.”
  6. Pitchfork
    Nov 21, 2017
    51
    While there are some musical highlights--like the 8-bit ambience of the Ricky Eat Acid-produced title-track--the album is constantly in pursuit of a voice it never finds. Which highlight Smith’s writing, some of the worst in rap this year. His lyrics are crass and half-baked and insulting to one’s intelligence.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Darksyn
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    U and Ninety are just two masterpieces, that two songs might be the best ones in the project
  2. lostboy8000
    Nov 22, 2017
    9
    For a debut album from a 19 year old, this is insanely well done.
    People complain about the corny lyrics, however there are moments here    For a debut album from a 19 year old, this is insanely well done.
    People complain about the corny lyrics, however there are moments here where Jaden shines lyrically. Overall, there is room for growth but remember that this is his debut album. With time, we can definitely expect to see improvements in lyricism.
    As far as production goes, this album probably has some of the best for the year. Lido did his thing, alongside the other producers involved.    … Expand
  4. Kahlil007
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    I'm tired of seeing reviews saying he's weak lyrically. Yes his lyrics is not his strength but the fact that a 19 year old can even make dueI'm tired of seeing reviews saying he's weak lyrically. Yes his lyrics is not his strength but the fact that a 19 year old can even make due with this production and have great lyrical MOMENTS in a debut project like this, is insane. His charisma, thoughts, and flow keeps you engaged alone, but trust me as he gets older his lyrics will upgrade as well.
    A strong debut, i'll give it a 7.5 on a good day 8/10 i've always been a casual fan but this made me into an official one.
    Highlights: B,L,U,E, Falcon, Ninety, Lost Boy, Icon, Fallen    … Expand
  5. TrentRey
    Nov 21, 2017
    7
    A very decent debut album, from actor/rapper, Jaden Smith. Syre has some highlights and some songs that should've been cut from the album.A very decent debut album, from actor/rapper, Jaden Smith. Syre has some highlights and some songs that should've been cut from the album.

    The album actually started off very strong with the tracks, B L U E. Those songs are followed by the track, Breakfast.

    The track had the potential to be great but ended up mediocre. The next good track is Lost Boy. It's a long track but it's very chill and the beat is very easy to listen to. His singing isn't bad in the song.

    Batman sounds like a rip-off track from Kanye West. I don't even know why this song is on the album. IT doesn't even fit. Along with the track Watch Me. Watch Me and Batman literally sounds like Facts and Black Skinheads from Kanye West.

    Fallen and The Passion are very good tracks. The last good song on the album is Syre. This album had a lot of good moments but also had a lot of boring and ridiculous tracks on the album also.

    6.5/10    … Expand
  6. fireyose
    Jan 13, 2018
    7
    Surprise surprise! Jaden is making an impact in the music scene. Strong production, smooth melodies and savage transitions makes this an albumSurprise surprise! Jaden is making an impact in the music scene. Strong production, smooth melodies and savage transitions makes this an album I consistently come back to. Keep it up. You've gotten my attention.… Expand
  7. freshie
    Feb 3, 2018
    6
    A commendable debut effort from the much discussed Jaden Smith. Some songs lack polish and spark, yet SYRE provides a handful of songs thatA commendable debut effort from the much discussed Jaden Smith. Some songs lack polish and spark, yet SYRE provides a handful of songs that shows Jaden's future potential.… Expand
  8. miguelcstb
    Dec 7, 2021
    3
    While listening to this album I couldn't wait for it to end, cause even though Syre is almost as long as the average album, it felt like itWhile listening to this album I couldn't wait for it to end, cause even though Syre is almost as long as the average album, it felt like it was longer because of how boring and repetitive the album is. I felt like Jaden tried to be influential and have his Kendrick Lamar moment, but the only thing he managed to do was to make songs with weak and somethimes even cringey lyrics. For me this album only got a bit interesting during the second half. And yes, there are some good songs, but nothing too outstanding... they're just not as monotonous as the other songs.… Expand

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