When It's Dark Out
by G-Eazy
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2015
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 10, 2015
    80
    There aren't many surprises here for fans, save for the fact that he manages to spin the same nocturnal stories of drugs, partying, and fornicating over 17 addictive tracks without it ever growing stale.
  2. Billboard.com
    Dec 10, 2015
    70
    When It's Dark Out marks a vast leap forward: His cadences are more agile, his boasts more boastful, his guest list tighter (Too Short, E-40, Kehlani).
  3. Pitchfork
    Dec 10, 2015
    67
    G-Eazy is at his best when he steps out of the shadows and raps assuredly, and there are signs of that on When It's Dark Out.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 68
  3. Negative: 8 out of 68
  1. Whoupclicklike
    Dec 22, 2015
    3
    Aside from the good production, this album is nothing but a generic pop-rap album. There is no depth in this album. I did like a couple songsAside from the good production, this album is nothing but a generic pop-rap album. There is no depth in this album. I did like a couple songs like Random, Everything will be OK, and Sad Boy but other than that, this album is garbage.
    If it's trendy, G Eazy will try to emulate it

    Strong 3    … Full Review »
  2. NickSiscoe
    Feb 12, 2016
    0
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  3. TalentlessHack
    Jan 8, 2016
    5
    While I have not listened to G-Eazy's previous record "These Things Happen" due to my personal bias obscuring anything that was left of anWhile I have not listened to G-Eazy's previous record "These Things Happen" due to my personal bias obscuring anything that was left of an objective opinion, I decided to suck it up on this one and listen to it from front to back. It's definitely not "the worst" Hip Hop album created, it's just one that is not engaging as it's contemporaries. It is kind of...generic.

    I will praise this album for it's solid production. Almost every single song on here is meticulously crafted. But when it's paired up with a rapper as G-Eazy, they kind of lose their steam. I know that I won't get hot bars and introspective lyrics on a G-Eazy joint, but when you compare this album to other mainstream joints like "A.L.L.A.", "Rodeo" and many others, it just sounds lackluster here. His content is the same, which I wouldn't mind if it didn't last for 17 tracks. And his flows and rhyme schemes aren't anything special.

    If this were an instrumental album, I would have definitely have some songs here in my rotation. But this is not an instrumental album, so I have to consider the rapper's input too. G-Eazy really has to step up his rap game. Make it slightly more original, throw some more fire and personality into mix or something.

    When It's Dark Out is a listenable project that is sadly lacking in originality and personality, two prerequisites that are essential for any Hip Hop artist. Be it an introspective rapper, or a party performer.

    Fav Tracks: Random, Of All Things
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