Under Construction
by Missy Elliott
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Dot Music
    60
    'Under Construction' isn't a retro album, so much as it's informed by both new and old. But it also isn't beyond question whether this return to roots doesn't conceal a lack of inspiration.
  2. PopMatters
    50
    Unfortunately, a talented producer doesn't a great album make, as is the case with the shabby Under Construction.

Awards & Rankings

36
#36 Best Album of 2002
84
#84 Most Discussed Album of 2002
72
#72 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
  1. clem666
    Nov 27, 2021
    7
    Great project ! Far from being refreshing (obviously according to today's standards) this album remains a major pillar for hip-hop history. IGreat project ! Far from being refreshing (obviously according to today's standards) this album remains a major pillar for hip-hop history. I found that the album starts with some quite disappointing productions : from the intro to 'Work It' included the tracks sound pretty aggressive, unnuanced and rough. After that 'Under Construction' takes a major turn and tends to become a album more chill, attractive and catchy. The peak for me was the two songs 'Slide' and 'Play That Beat' while the very end of the album manages to reconnect to what I mostly disliked in its early stages. The remix track with 50 Cent constitute a major let down and is terribly disappointing.

    All along the LP the message is clear, ineteresting and engaged. It felt amazing to listen to such a confident, creative and humble female artist deliberately playing a male game with strong male standards. And we all have to admit she did it more than better. Respect Missy.    … Full Review »
  2. Felipecritic
    Nov 24, 2017
    7
    Missy e Timbaland deveriam virar um duo, os dois são muito poderosos juntos! Junta-se o rap da MIssy com as batidas do Timbaland e resulta emMissy e Timbaland deveriam virar um duo, os dois são muito poderosos juntos! Junta-se o rap da MIssy com as batidas do Timbaland e resulta em ótimos álbuns.… Full Review »
  3. BWETMatangi
    Aug 9, 2013
    5
    Everybody loves Missy, but this is her worst work. "Work It" is the summer anthem of the album, and that's the high point. But Missy is very talented.
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