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Vacation in Hell
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the New York hip-hop trio features guest appearances from ASAP Twelvyy, Bun B, Nyck Caution, Denzel Curry, Dave B., Dia, Jadakiss, Joey Bada$$, and Portugal. The Man.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Exclaim
    Apr 26, 2018
    90
    Overall, the trio showcase legend influences in their lines, while still authentically being themselves.
  2. HipHopDX
    Apr 26, 2018
    78
    Vacation in Hell is a worthy effort that showcases the individual strengths of each Zombie member, from Arc Elliott’s compelling concoctions to Meechy’s raspy, full-throated raps and Zombie Juice’s sing-songy hooks and spiritual-political leanings.
  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 26, 2018
    71
    Competent but not always compelling.
  4. The 405
    Apr 26, 2018
    70
    The end result is a clean, seriously impressive hour and seventeen minutes of restless, good old-fashioned hip-hop. Zombies' are here to stay, whether you like it or not.

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  1. clem666
    May 10, 2021
    8
    One might think that a hip-hop/rap trio with such faces and such a long album is once again one of those superficial and money hungryOne might think that a hip-hop/rap trio with such faces and such a long album is once again one of those superficial and money hungry projects. Well let's say that I am truly surprised by the overall density and variety of the record.

    'Vacation in Hell', even if charactrized by a boring repetitiveness at some point (especially at its beginning with all those 'I need a vacation', the album title and the specific track 'Vacation') is also full of wonderful resources. The track "Headstone" accumulates an impressive number of samples, from decent to incredible. By the way the overall production by Erick the Architect is terrific and allows the trio to freestyle and give birth to unbelievably powerful flows. The whole project can seem messy from time to time due to the desire to create many bangers. However, moments like the instrumental part on the last track featuring the monster Denzel Curry 'The Glory' simply remains miraculous. Helped by this terrific production Flatbush Zombies manage to highlight their influences while making a full inspired and original product on their own.

    It's obvious that they couldn't help but try to impress us as much as possible, which explains the huge amount of songs and many fillers. However this allowed them to showcase their amazing guests. I rarely heard such varied fusions between so many artists. Throughout the album there are amazing quotable lines.    … Expand
  2. LZreview-hun
    Jun 11, 2018
    7
    Flatbush Zombies's second studio album is pretty solid. Best production by Erick Arc Elliott so far. There are a lot of great bangers andFlatbush Zombies's second studio album is pretty solid. Best production by Erick Arc Elliott so far. There are a lot of great bangers and serious songs, but unfortunately some filler tracks as well. Plus the flow of the record is not that great, it's like a mess. Favourite Tracks: Vacation, M. Bison, Headstone, Facts, U&I, Best American, The Glory. Worst Songs: Reel Girls, The Goddess… Expand
  4. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 12, 2023
    6
    I really liked their previous style more(I am still relistening "It is all matter of the perspective")

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