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The Recession
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest album for the Atlanta-born rapper includes guest appearances by Nas and Kanye West.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  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. 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.
  3. Slant Magazine
    80
    There's a unique pleasure in hearing a once one-dimensional rapper discover complexity, and for that Recession is nearly indispensable.
  4. Blender
    70
    If recession-era Jeezy sounds a lot like boom-time Jeezy--describing coke cooking and the cars one gets in reward—that’s because he has always fancied himself an educator, a Learning Annex lecturer, an inspirational-desktop-calendar hustler.
  5. Pitchfork
    65
    Bolstered by a gimmick and a catchphrase, the album is by-and-large Jeezy qua Jeezy, and the new fissures aren't enough to keep pundits gabbing.
  6. Hartford Courant
    60
    The Atlanta crack rapper's third album is largely a faithful rehash of his first two platters, which transformed him from unrepentant hustler to unlikely inspirational figure.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    37
    Jeezy's sonic sins would be partially pardonable were The Recession to flash any hint of fun or humor. Instead, the street-cred-consumed caricature is more content to rip off Tupac Shakur ("Hustlaz Ambition") and write abominable hooks.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. seanvanpelt
    Jul 23, 2009
    10
    Ridiculously low critic rating.. this is one of the best rap albums in years.
  2. 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 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
  4. 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 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!… Expand
  5. 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 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.… Expand
  6. 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 itsProbably 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.… Expand
  7. 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.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… Collapse
  8. 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 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.… Expand

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