Tasty
by Kelis
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 5 out of 56

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  1. gagaforever
    Sep 17, 2010
    10
    A Very Good Album. "Milkshake" was the hype, but what people didn't hear was the rest of this great album. Kelis's voice is enough to grab your atention, but combine that with hot beats and synths and you get a masterpiece. Key Tracks: "Milkshake" "In Public" "Marathon"
  2. NseE
    Feb 8, 2004
    10
    Kelis' music has always been tough to categorize. Something like Alternative urban might do. She's always kind of reminded me of Björk. 'Trick me' is the opening track and it's a delightful bouncy slightly reggae-tinged number. Very catchy. The innuendo laden 'Milkshake' (Grammy nominated top 3 hit) is also really catchy and reminiscent of Kelis' music has always been tough to categorize. Something like Alternative urban might do. She's always kind of reminded me of Björk. 'Trick me' is the opening track and it's a delightful bouncy slightly reggae-tinged number. Very catchy. The innuendo laden 'Milkshake' (Grammy nominated top 3 hit) is also really catchy and reminiscent of 'Nasty girl' by Vanity 6. Same goes for 'In public' which features Nas providing a slightly risque rap. Raphael 'Nusoul' Saadiq provides 3 classy numbers, 'Glow', 'Attention' which grabs your attention, and 'Marathon' which is one of my favorites, with ethereal vocals closing the song. 'Stick up' is fantastic, featuring ghostly whistling and humming. 'Sugar honey iced tea' is a fantastic breezy number from the Neptunes. This is a good cd which grabs you instantly, but gets even better the more you hear it. Never a dull moment. I hope with this, Kelis finally gets the recognition she deserves. … Expand
  3. MKL
    Dec 20, 2003
    9
    Music is more fun when artists take risks. Kelis takes risks. Kelis is fun. She's also witty, righteous, soulful, and drop dead gorgeous. You'd be seriously missing out if you didnt get yourself a taste. Pun intended.
  4. cmeyer
    Jan 2, 2004
    8
    A fun, funky surprise from the MILKSHAKE girl! Their are plenty of songs to bounce to (Millionaire, Milkshake, #2) and others that are nice R&B flavored tracks. This is totally enjoyable album and hopefully not her last one!
  5. gigic
    Jan 29, 2004
    10
    Kelis is downright awesome and I am so glad she came back and it getting the shine she deserves.This album is aweome..every single track is playable..Rock on mama ..we love u.. www.ultimatekelis.com
  6. sassycutie
    Jan 6, 2004
    10
    I really like this cd, and i remember her other song like"caught out there"that was hot too, but TASTY is off the chain, my favorite is Milkshake and In public...Nice Job Kelis, Nice Job.Bless YOu.
  7. nicoleh
    Feb 12, 2004
    10
    i love this c.d expecially the song milkshake!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. amandal
    Apr 2, 2004
    8
    It's wicked... it's a very catchy song and i love her song milkshake especially. u rock gurl.
  9. JamesH
    Jun 25, 2005
    10
    This is an amazing album. It has some of the best R'nB/Hip Hop/Soul songs this century. Kelis has pushed the boundaries and created something that artists such as beyonce could only wish about. While beyonces album was good in its own right, when compared to what Kelis can do her music sounds weak and poor. A masterpiece.
  10. SolarC
    Dec 19, 2003
    8
    While i haven't heard Kaliedescope or Wanderland I enjoyed Tasty very much. It's the first album from the Star Trak label that has a similar feel to NERD's In Search Of... Every track is enjoyable and just has that "man this feels good" kind of sound to it. Standout tracks are "Trick Me", "Milkshake", "Sugar Honey Iced Tea", "Protect My Heart", "In Public", and "Attention". While i haven't heard Kaliedescope or Wanderland I enjoyed Tasty very much. It's the first album from the Star Trak label that has a similar feel to NERD's In Search Of... Every track is enjoyable and just has that "man this feels good" kind of sound to it. Standout tracks are "Trick Me", "Milkshake", "Sugar Honey Iced Tea", "Protect My Heart", "In Public", and "Attention". The album has it low points like "Millionaire" produced by Andre 3000, which I can't put my finger on why i dislike it other than about how silly it sounds. Overall a great CD and if you're a fan of the Neptunes, Kelis, and the Star Trak label then its an album you'll love. Not quite the achievement of In Search Of.. or even "Lord Willin'" but very enjoyable in it's own right.… Expand
  11. KuleniV
    Oct 2, 2004
    10
    I love this album!! Especially the song Millionaire featuring Andre 3000. I can't get enough of it...I can't wait to hear her next album.
  12. aldenl
    Jan 4, 2004
    9
    Rock on rocker chick Glow by far is the best song on the cd besides the irresistable Milkshake!
  13. RavenR
    Mar 8, 2004
    10
    The dance moves collaborate with what Kelis is trying to accomplish in the video. It's Off The Chainz.
  14. JohnW
    Dec 16, 2003
    10
    It's hot its better than her first one
  15. JanissaF
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    Kelis did her thang on this CD. I'm really feelin' dat milkshake! Whaat! Keep doin' what cha doin' and do believe I'm gon' get that "Tasty" album.
  16. ytonyytony
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    Excellent album, Best Female R&B Alternative Pop album so far (2003)
  17. KimT
    Dec 29, 2003
    8
    This album definately sets Kelis apart from the likes of Ashanti and other talentless souls that plague the industry. Kelis has made an honest album that is indeed tasty.
  18. cassiel
    Jan 14, 2004
    10
    it is awsome.
  19. moy
    May 18, 2004
    8
    me gusta mucho la cancion milkshake
  20. AllanA
    Dec 15, 2003
    9
    Great fun. The cuts: Trick Me, Milkshake, In Public, Millionaire, Glow and Marathon, are all standouts in an album that outshines the competition with intelligence and risk taking. Another all-out jam like Milkshake would have been nice though, and I can't say I like it more than Kaleidoscope. Still, Tasty's an outstanding, sexy album definitely worth checking out.
  21. PAMELAS
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. alexandraj
    Dec 31, 2003
    10
    loveee the album
  23. ashlyk
    Nov 29, 2005
    10
    its awsome...i love u kelis!
  24. spazzinmekon
    Nov 17, 2010
    9
    I ended up picking up this album very late, like about a month ago, but i'm so happy that i finally got it. I didn't know that Kelis had such a smooth quality to her work. There are so many tracks on here that i ended up loving instantly. This is a definite must to have i think.
  25. BWETMatangi
    Aug 15, 2013
    8
    Amazing album. I know Kelis is kind of a one hit wonder, with her song "Milkshake", but this album really started her career. One of my favorite songs just so happens to be on the album, and it's called "Trick Me".
  26. Felipecritic
    Oct 23, 2017
    7
    Kelis é incrível e nunca decepciona. Com certeza um avanço dos seus CDs anteriores (Kaleidoscope e Wonderland). Tasty é inovador e mantém o estilo R&B/Soul de Kelis.
  27. nehemias
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Buenísimo el album, kelis se pasó. Mezcla demasiados géneros musicales, me encanta 10 puntos

Awards & Rankings

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#91 Best Album of 2003
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#52 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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#57 Most Shared Album of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Playlouder
    80
    After the patchy pleasures of 'Wanderland', 'Tasty' is a huge Roman orgy of an album.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    80
    While Tasty features predictable envy-inspiring flaunts of sex and cash, the album is good-hearted, too.
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  3. Blender
    80
    It's a declaration of independence, and she pulls it off stunningly. [Jan 2004, p.105]
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