The R.E.D. Album
by Game
  • Record Label: DGC
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2011
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Pitchfork
    Aug 29, 2011
    48
    The R.E.D. Album will likely fade into obscurity immediately upon arrival, but if it doesn't raise some eyebrows around major label offices, then this is a failure of not just one person, but also of an entire industry.
  2. PopMatters
    Aug 26, 2011
    50
    A lot of what initially made Game an intriguing artist is missing from this release, replaced instead by fleeting moments of great music and extended periods of mediocrity or whackness.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Aug 30, 2011
    40
    It's proof that, just when you least expect it, he can still rage compellingly.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Aug 30, 2011
    50
    Throughout The R.E.D. Album, he runs himself ragged trying to realize the masterpiece he pictures in his head, but he just doesn't have the coordination to pull it off.
  6. Slant Magazine
    Aug 22, 2011
    60
    The profusion of guests and mania for exhibiting street hardness sometimes makes The R.E.D. Album feel unfocused and exhausting.
  7. NOW Magazine
    Sep 1, 2011
    40
    The features wouldn't be so bad if Game didn't yield to the wattage and personalities of his co-stars. (Again, he can rap when he tries.) Used as a constant crutch, however, they quell his ferocity.
  8. Village Voice
    Aug 22, 2011
    40
    When there is a firm hand reining him in, Game can still make good rap music. Left to his own devices, however, he produces a dismaying mess.

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#59 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#32 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 62
  3. Negative: 4 out of 62
  1. AliveAgain
    Aug 23, 2011
    10
    Give me a 2011 album better than this? This is the greatest album of the year. Critics can hate, but true fans know good music when they seeGive me a 2011 album better than this? This is the greatest album of the year. Critics can hate, but true fans know good music when they see it. Game...is...back!… Full Review »
  2. dwightschrute
    Aug 23, 2011
    10
    Great production, great lyrics, great songs, great album.

    Game brings fire on all aspects, he boasts one of the best voices in hip hop and he    Great production, great lyrics, great songs, great album.

    Game brings fire on all aspects, he boasts one of the best voices in hip hop and he certainly holds his own on every track. Well worth the purchase, a very interesting and colourful listen.    … Full Review »
  3. WarriorV1
    Aug 23, 2011
    10
    Amazing album. Don't see how you can dislike it. Definitely better than the Documentary and very much anticipated and well received, to me atAmazing album. Don't see how you can dislike it. Definitely better than the Documentary and very much anticipated and well received, to me at least. It has the best production, amazing lyricism, and the substance to last. Game just made his second classic!… Full Review »
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