The Money Store
by Death Grips
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Apr 24, 2012
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 440 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 397 out of 440
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 440
  3. Negative: 25 out of 440
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  1. speedybill47
    Jan 9, 2013
    10
    Best album of the Year, Favorite Rap Album Ever now. Sonic Hellscapes, Grime, Rap-Punk Vocals and Screeches Make this sound like nothing else ive heard in years
  2. galzil
    Apr 27, 2012
    10
    "The Money Store" is A fresh, mind bottling, catch-your-breath kind of record. Death Grips explosiveness seems more "catchy" on this one (relatively to "Exmilitary") but don't let that fool you; MC RIDE still scream and shout into the mike, Zach Hill drumming is powerful and haunting and the BEATS [oh, the beats] are phenomenal. The production on "The money store" is flawless;"The Money Store" is A fresh, mind bottling, catch-your-breath kind of record. Death Grips explosiveness seems more "catchy" on this one (relatively to "Exmilitary") but don't let that fool you; MC RIDE still scream and shout into the mike, Zach Hill drumming is powerful and haunting and the BEATS [oh, the beats] are phenomenal. The production on "The money store" is flawless; well-arranged chaos. I enjoy every minute. Bottom line - Death Grips took experimental Hip-Hop to the next level. Can't wait for the next album they will drop later this year.… Expand
  3. JamesStringer
    Apr 25, 2012
    10
    Wild ride from start to finish. Death Grips have found the formula, then proceeded to take a dump on it. MC Ride's lyrics and flow are perfect, production is incredible, the hooks are brilliant, and Zach Hill's drumming is outstanding. Utterly amazing.
  4. Tnolfi1
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
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  5. OneDayBail
    Apr 25, 2012
    10
    Nice album. The Money Store is a breath of fresh air. If you've listene to their first album, Exmilitary, then i would say your in for a treat. Death Grips comes in hard on the new album, setting a crazy tempo that will fluctuate throughout the album, keeping the listener is a satisfiying, shocking state. Zach Hill (drummer) continues to be the peice that sets this show apart from otherNice album. The Money Store is a breath of fresh air. If you've listene to their first album, Exmilitary, then i would say your in for a treat. Death Grips comes in hard on the new album, setting a crazy tempo that will fluctuate throughout the album, keeping the listener is a satisfiying, shocking state. Zach Hill (drummer) continues to be the peice that sets this show apart from other hip-hop fusion acts. at times, it's hard to remmber that its live drumming, but the crazy time signatures will suddenly remind you. Production is super-clean despite the array of gritty, distorted samples. lyrics are dark, but not pretentious. this album is not for everyone, thats for sure, but even if u like it a little bit, there'll come an intoxicated night in your future where you'll be glad u have it on deck.… Expand
  6. badmonkey
    May 5, 2012
    10
    This album has inspired me to start making electronic music. I'm from Sacramento and until recently I had not heard of them but no I think that they are awesome. This record is my favorite record so far from 2012. I look forward to No Love.
  7. CurlyJefferson
    May 31, 2013
    10
    You may not like this album the first time you listen to it, or the second, or even the third. However, that's how The Money Store gains its depth; upon repeated listens, instruments previously unheard pop out of a chaotic barrage of sound and the songs begin to form an order that you can follow along, even bob your head to. At the end of the year, TMS has remained a perfectYou may not like this album the first time you listen to it, or the second, or even the third. However, that's how The Money Store gains its depth; upon repeated listens, instruments previously unheard pop out of a chaotic barrage of sound and the songs begin to form an order that you can follow along, even bob your head to. At the end of the year, TMS has remained a perfect juxtaposition of gritty electronics, bone-chilling yet catchy vocals and damaged-beyond-the-point-of-recognition samples that will leave you feeling abused, raped, and begging for more.… Expand
  8. Andremax
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    The Money Store is chaotic, agressive, abstract, strange and quite innovating. You hardly will listen someone sounds like Death Grips - they are its own genre.
  9. stringerrrrr
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    Okay so essentially imagine a homeless black man imagines what pop will sound like in 20 years, but being brought up in downtown Sacremento (wat) he just can't shake his hip-hop roots. Yeah that's pretty much what I feel Death Grips were going for here.
  10. spencertherobot
    May 3, 2014
    10
    This is one of those albums you listen to, and because of your love for it, look for more like it, but come to a rude awakening when you see it's one of a kind.
  11. Daniel_B
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    It's still new, but in the two years since it was put out, it's become clear to me that this is my favorite hip hop album of all time. Better than It Takes a Nation of Millions? Yes. Better than 3 Feet High? Yes. Better than 36 Chambers? Yes.
    Every track has so much going on in it that the replay value is through the roof. And despite Death Grips being a band that sounds esoteric    It's still new, but in the two years since it was put out, it's become clear to me that this is my favorite hip hop album of all time. Better than It Takes a Nation of Millions? Yes. Better than 3 Feet High? Yes. Better than 36 Chambers? Yes.
    Every track has so much going on in it that the replay value is through the roof. And despite Death Grips being a band that sounds esoteric and inaccessible on paper, the hooks on nearly every track are among the catchiest you'll hear. The album is fast paced, having as much in common with hardcore punk as it does hip hop, and it isn't light listen by any means.
    MC Ride shows off his quieter, but still fast paced flow in Get Got, and maintains his lungbursting screaming on most other tracks, while Zach Hill's breakneck drumming drives the beats, supported by Flatlander's incredible performance as a producer on the record, making this one of the most unique listens you'll ever have the pleasure to come across.    … Expand
  12. ScotchRobbins
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Hold on to your ass: this album is a piece of work.

    If you are looking for something unique but brutal, bordering on incoherent, then behold The Money Store. Unrelentingly intense and profane, industrial and alienating. Strong beats, stronger hooks, strongest overall experience I've seen in a while.
  13. VieraDidnos
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    This was the first Death Grips album I listened to, now I have the entire discography on my phone. I pretty much exclusively listen to this band now. There isn't anything I can say which hasn't been said already. The instrumentals hit hard, Ride's vocals are brutal and fantastic and Zach's drumming is great. In my opinion, the best Death Grips album.
  14. EdenIsNotHere
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Intense, obscure, grumey, brutal, somewhat incoherent, punkiest, raw, catchy, mortal, forward-thinking, visceral, mind-bottling; those are few of the words I could describe this incredible record. Along with Channel Orange, good kid m.A.A.d. city and Visions, this is one of the best records of 2012 and possibly of the decade. If you want for something punk/industrial/hip-hop/noiseIntense, obscure, grumey, brutal, somewhat incoherent, punkiest, raw, catchy, mortal, forward-thinking, visceral, mind-bottling; those are few of the words I could describe this incredible record. Along with Channel Orange, good kid m.A.A.d. city and Visions, this is one of the best records of 2012 and possibly of the decade. If you want for something punk/industrial/hip-hop/noise influenced, vocally, instrumentally and lyrically ground-breaking, while maintaining catchy and structured songs, this is probably your record. It's not for everyone, and probably you will have mixed feelings at first or just hate it, but when it clicks, it's instantaneous. Awesome ****

    FAV TRACKS: "Get Got", "The Fever (Aye Aye)", "Lost Boys", "Blackjack", "Hustle Bones", "I've Seen Footage", "Double Helix", "System Blower", "Punk Weight", **** That", **** Please", "Hacker".

    LEAST FAV TRACKS: "The Cage" but it grew on me tbh.    … Expand
  15. sOMEpOOPHOLE
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    Went on this album with impossible expectations and somehow they were surpassed.
    Death Grips is a truly "unique" group and The Money Store is one hell of a first impression (without counting their "Exmilitary" mix tape).
  16. noble_streaky
    May 14, 2019
    10
    This album makes me want to throw bricks at old ladies that's my way of saying this is amazing and listen to it right now if u can so u will want to throw bricks at old ladies as well
  17. ImNotLincoln
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    A true standout for experimental hip hop. Every track on here is amazing, MC Ride is captivating over the glitchy beats on this album. The lyrics are immense and amazing. One of the best albums of the decade and a true boundary pusher for hip hop.
  18. aabortus
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    I love this album, when i first heard it i really hated it because of the sound. After i got used to the unorthodox sound i loved it. This is one of the greatest albums of the 2010's for sure.
  19. AntonioJilian
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    LOUD, NOISEY, AND UNIQUE
    every track is catchy as hell and im so mad that I've only knew who death grips were in 2020
  20. weirdcritic
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    This album really grows on one if it is given ample of listen time, and if one is brave enough. It has some very catchy, innovative hooks, along with production that is chef's kiss. It really makes you get into the mind of the mentally diseased person they are trying to get into the mind of. With that said, its sound is not for everybody, and is certainly not pleasant to listen to for theThis album really grows on one if it is given ample of listen time, and if one is brave enough. It has some very catchy, innovative hooks, along with production that is chef's kiss. It really makes you get into the mind of the mentally diseased person they are trying to get into the mind of. With that said, its sound is not for everybody, and is certainly not pleasant to listen to for the first time. But as you start to get around the brash tracks, you start to be fascinated by how consistently something new is being fed to your ears every track. Every track has its own feel, its own personality. A very deserving 10/10 in my humble opinion.… Expand
  21. DontListen2Me
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    This is probably my favourite album of all time, its perfect front to back. I would encourage everyone to give it at least a few listens.
  22. zacharystutland
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    A noisy, aggressive and most importantly agitated combo of glitched production, math rock-influenced drumming and Ride's screaming vocals and flows give us one of the most Hyper, personal, and flawless albums of the decade.
  23. Ignatioss
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece and is one of the best if not the best album of the 2010’s. It is just amazing. The production is top notch with lyrics that is meaningful and amazing. The vocals are better every time I listen to it and everything is amazing
  24. ccrist
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    Death Grips burst into the mainstream with the Money Story in a way no other group could’ve imagined before, by instead of making expressing songs with lyrics trying to say something poetic, they just make a great album by simply making an album with their ideas and McRide expressing the discomfort and the disgust with the music genre
  25. Macklee
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    This album is insanely unconventional. Heavily samples strange, obscure records and distorts it to a deafening level. Crazy, evil lyricism, wonderful production and drums, and just extreme hype all around
  26. Westy_
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    good from start to end this album is a strong follow up to the last album they made(ex military) #bedrendcaerti
  27. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  28. MusiclyMade
    Jun 8, 2012
    9
    What Death Grips have managed to do on 'The Money Store' is move forward and become more accessible without sounding like they've been instructed to do so. They've taken the fundamental aspects of their sound which made Exmilitary sound so raw and visceral and turn them into ingredients for writing hard-hitting rap songs with more of a 'pop' edge, with most of the tracks focusing on hooksWhat Death Grips have managed to do on 'The Money Store' is move forward and become more accessible without sounding like they've been instructed to do so. They've taken the fundamental aspects of their sound which made Exmilitary sound so raw and visceral and turn them into ingredients for writing hard-hitting rap songs with more of a 'pop' edge, with most of the tracks focusing on hooks and loud choruses in the way Exmilitary never did. The Money Store is a perfect balance of brutality and accessiblity and could be one of the best albums of 2012, and maybe one of the best of the 2010s.… Expand
  29. Vampire25
    Feb 7, 2013
    9
    This is truly unlike any hip-hop/punk record I've ever heard. They fuse those two genres better than any other band I've listened too. Death Grips are extremely in your face, discussing death and political issues to the most abrasive degree possible. The opener "Get Got" is by far one of the best tracks I've heard in a really long time, probably ever. The Production, the drumming, MCThis is truly unlike any hip-hop/punk record I've ever heard. They fuse those two genres better than any other band I've listened too. Death Grips are extremely in your face, discussing death and political issues to the most abrasive degree possible. The opener "Get Got" is by far one of the best tracks I've heard in a really long time, probably ever. The Production, the drumming, MC Ride's fantastic brutal lyrics, all top-notch fantastic. All In All, Death Grips not only craft a great hip-hop record, but an important one also. I recommend this highly. A-… Expand
  30. Rangerage
    May 15, 2012
    9
    Definitely one of the more interesting albums so far this year.
    It brings the raw , unconstrained emotion and power of their first album to a purpose for this and have produced an amazing album with it.
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The Wire
    Jul 24, 2012
    70
    Their debut album is even more extreme. [May 2012, p.57]
  2. Mojo
    Jul 18, 2012
    80
    From the second opener Get Got's frantic arpeggiations synths kick-in there's little let-up on a mind-mugging set so fresh even Delia Smith can't test its flavour. [Jun 2012, p.85]
  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 20, 2012
    80
    The relentless macho intensity would be oppressive were Hill and Morin not having so much fun pillaging everything from punk to crunk. [Jun 2012, p.100]
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