The Hard Way
by 213
  • Record Label: TVT
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2004
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    80
    This is the most enjoyable album of Warren's and Nate's careers to date, by a long shot, and it's among Snoop's most enjoyable as well.
  2. E! Online
    75
    It's a welcome throwback in today's complicated rap game.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    Exquisite, state-of-the-art beats, rhymes and vocal hooks. [25 Sep 2004, p.65]
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#39 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. N3m3sisDogg
    Jul 4, 2005
    9
    Westside til I die. Dis is a return ta da real fo Snoop and Wg n Nate. Pan it all ya want, I bin waiting since 4ever ta hear shit like this Westside til I die. Dis is a return ta da real fo Snoop and Wg n Nate. Pan it all ya want, I bin waiting since 4ever ta hear shit like this again from da real westside riddaz!… Full Review »
  2. Chea
    Oct 23, 2004
    9
    I think they did a good job by just doing what they know best ! Could be a lott better but I still enjoy it to the fullest....true, if you I think they did a good job by just doing what they know best ! Could be a lott better but I still enjoy it to the fullest....true, if you like the west you like it… Full Review »
  3. BigPunn
    Sep 22, 2004
    3
    I think its a sad attempt by some broke down has-beens to make gangsta hits which should of been titled 2 bitches, 1 ho, 3 dicks
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