The Wild
by Raekwon
  • Record Label: Empire
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2017
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. HipHopDX
    Apr 5, 2017
    86
    With The Wild, Raekwon firmly grabs another trophy for the squad while continuing to pad his own hall of fame legacy in the process.
  2. Consequence
    Mar 27, 2017
    83
    The Wild is a worthy addition to Raekwon’s extensive discography and should comfortably take a position near the top of most fans’ lists.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 27, 2017
    80
    A welcome return to form.
  5. Exclaim
    Mar 27, 2017
    80
    While more uptempo than his fans may have been comfortable with in the past, the project has a noticeable sense of growth and maturity about it. Coupled with incredible production, The Wild reaffirms why Raekwon's been so revered all these years.
  6. Pitchfork
    Apr 14, 2017
    74
    A quick glance at a recent list of his favorite hip-hop records of all-time--rooted firmly in the golden and silver ages of hip-hop--reveals what inspires him most. When Raekwon leans into those sounds and themes, the rhymes that flow through him are evidence that this OG can still hang with the best of them.
  7. AllMusic
    Apr 4, 2017
    70
    The majority of the verses are, however, devoted to street survivalism. The more combative, the better.
  8. Clash Music
    Mar 27, 2017
    70
    The Wild offers solid proof that rappers in their middle ages are far from a spent force.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. AlexDionisio1
    Apr 1, 2017
    4
    Raekwon is all too traditional in The Wild. He has simply failed to innovate musically, conceptually and lyrically. It's time he put down theRaekwon is all too traditional in The Wild. He has simply failed to innovate musically, conceptually and lyrically. It's time he put down the gangsterism and pick up the intellectualism.… Full Review »
  2. ghostface187
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    rae the chef is back at it again with amazing meterial , sound , and feeling . I can belive people are sleeping on this beasst . shaking myrae the chef is back at it again with amazing meterial , sound , and feeling . I can belive people are sleeping on this beasst . shaking my head , indeed .… Full Review »
  3. BigTyCoon
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Very solid album from Raekwon. He's very underrated among the Wu members for solo albums. With this, Shoalin Vs. Wu-Tang, and his two CubanVery solid album from Raekwon. He's very underrated among the Wu members for solo albums. With this, Shoalin Vs. Wu-Tang, and his two Cuban Lynx albums he's solidified himself as second behind Ghostface in Solo LP's.… Full Review »
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