The Recession - Young Jeezy
Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. The Boston Phoenix
    100
    Elsewhere we get lots of the usual earthquake bass and keening synth arpeggios and staccato horns, and, of course, Jeezy’s hypnotically commanding flow, all of it amounting to one of the hardest mainstream rap albums in years.
  2. RapReviews.com
    85
    Jeezy manages to keep a strong unified album together without ever getting monotonous or tired.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Jeezy has assembled a politically tinged disc that will sound spectacular blasting out of dashboard speakers for the rest of the year...assuming anyone can still afford to drive a car by then.

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User Score
8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. RonaldOVOXO
    8
    This CD is for people who enjoy Trap. I hated trap except for Young Jeezy he's one of my favorite rappers. This album is an instant classic. WE'll be talking about this albums for ages. Its high up there as one of the best rap albums in a long time… Full Review »
  2. seanvanpelt
    10
    Ridiculously low critic rating.. this is one of the best rap albums in years.
  3. maxm
    8
    Seriously!? Hustlers Ambition is one of the best songs on there along with What they want and taking it there....this is an awesome album, yes there are some stupid songs like everything (thanks to lil boosie) but overall this album is way better than people give credit… Full Review »
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