Tape One [EP]
by Young Fathers
  • Record Label: Anticon
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2013
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. BBC Music
    Feb 12, 2013
    80
    The results are both reminiscent of preceding emissions from rap’s fringe-mentality movers and shakers, and compellingly unique in their colourful fusions.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Feb 12, 2013
    60
    Their blend of the parochial and multi-cultural with a hint of dark mystery combines to promising effect here.
  3. The Boston Phoenix
    Feb 12, 2013
    88
    Calculated yet impulsive, Young Fathers prove Scottish hip-hop's viability.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 12, 2013
    80
    The sounds are pure alchemy and result is pure magic. The only complaint is the length--too short at just under a half hour.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Daniel_B
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    Such an amazing mixtape. Very short, but the first five songs are all incredible. Rumbling, Deadline, and Sister are probably the best threeSuch an amazing mixtape. Very short, but the first five songs are all incredible. Rumbling, Deadline, and Sister are probably the best three songs on the whole tape, and all three are phenomenal. A completely unique sound which I think is also pretty accessible.… Full Review »
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