The Recession
by Young Jeezy
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Sep 2, 2008
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34

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  1. AdelU.
    Dec 1, 2008
    10
    This CD is perfect. It brings back memorys by changing a few words from the song that Tupac wrote, it talks about politics, it talks about real life situations, not random trash like most of the rappers now-a-days. The Bass is intense, I almost blew up my sub-woofer at my computer desk :P His voice is also addicting to hear, it has a weird flow to it that makes you want to listen more and This CD is perfect. It brings back memorys by changing a few words from the song that Tupac wrote, it talks about politics, it talks about real life situations, not random trash like most of the rappers now-a-days. The Bass is intense, I almost blew up my sub-woofer at my computer desk :P His voice is also addicting to hear, it has a weird flow to it that makes you want to listen more and more... I have bought all of his CD's and I am SURE that this is the best one.… Expand
  2. LynnB.
    Sep 7, 2008
    10
    I love this album. He still raps about white, but he also got into the widely publicized political arena... I'm a huge Jeezy fan from the beginning and it wont ever change!!!!
  3. Chew
    Sep 4, 2008
    9
    I have some feeling these critics haven't looked at the Cd quite well. Thats just my opinion, but seriously! The average of this cd (66 as I see right now) is severely low. Don't underestimate this cd.
  4. WesM.
    Sep 8, 2008
    3
    I don't know... I thought the beats were serviceable but unremarkable and the rhymes remarkably weak. On the other hand, most everyone I've spoken with has RAVED about the album, so it's probably worth a shot if you've enjoyed any of Jeezy's previous work and singles.
  5. maxm
    Feb 12, 2009
    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
  6. seanvanpelt
    Jul 23, 2009
    10
    Ridiculously low critic rating.. this is one of the best rap albums in years.
  7. ww
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    This is hard, forget what the critics are talking about. Jeezy doing it, from the bottom to the top. Let the man shine.
  8. KenwaunF.
    Dec 26, 2008
    10
    The album demonstrates Jeezy's ability to blend real hood talk with political awareness and above average rap skills. The Recession is better than both of his previous albums. He is one of the best!
  9. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 25, 2012
    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
  10. Urbanlistener
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    Probably Jeezy's best album after Lets get it: Thug motivation 101, the recession is a politically engaged LP that is both great in its production and vocal performance by its MC. Jeezy's music works not because of his lyrics but because he has an undeniably addictive flow and voice, chilling hood stories to tell and an A+ trap production who all combine nicely for a dope experience.

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Even if it falls a distant third out of the first three, the scattershot Recession is still a welcome and even risky step forward, one carried by its highlights and the newfound awareness that the cocaine grind isn't everything.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    Young Jeezy balances commercial/ pop aspirations with core hip-hop sounds on The Recession, getting a lift from DJ Toomp, Drumma Boy, Midnight Black and longtime collaborator Shawty Redd on this sonically enjoyable follow-up to 2006's "The Inspiration."
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  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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