Without Warning
by 21 Savage
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Oct 31, 2017
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Nov 15, 2017
    83
    The best song comes early in “Ghostface Killers”, with an excellent rapped chorus from Offset that’s been running through my head since the tape dropped and Travis Scott sounding excellent as always even if he doesn’t say much anything at all.
  2. Consequence
    Nov 7, 2017
    83
    Where the Super Slimey too often felt like a requisite Xanax-blasted victory lap, one notably soft on hooks despite the successful street chemistry of Beautiful Thugger Girls’ hit single “Relationship”, Without Warning exudes vitality and menace.
  3. The Wire
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    All the more powerful for jumping from comic invocations of Ric Flair and Friday The 13th to casual and viciously flippant references to Xanax and other addictions. [Jan 2018, p.78]
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  5. The 405
    Nov 9, 2017
    80
    While this easily could have been an enjoyable throwaway, with two young artists linking up for the hype and moving it, it beats all odds to stand as one of 2017's most enjoyable and essential moments.
  6. XXL
    Nov 8, 2017
    80
    Without Warning is more than a Halloween novelty. Offset and 21 Savage turn their differences in delivery into an undeniable chemistry, while Metro Boomin's production gives the project a proper Halloween-inspired sound so their comparisons to classic villains like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees aren't in vain.
  7. Pitchfork
    Nov 7, 2017
    80
    It’s short and cohesive, an enjoyable and uncomplicated 33 minutes of sheer exhilaration, filled with stings, itches, and cold chills. In one form or another, the collaboration comes as a surprise to all of us, arriving suddenly and carrying within the electricity and satisfaction of a good scare.
  8. Exclaim
    Nov 7, 2017
    70
    The trio's intent is crystal clear here: make hypnotic murder rap that evokes a screwface and head-nod. If horror movies aren't your thing, though, Without Warning might not be the rap project for you.
  9. RapReviews.com
    Dec 12, 2017
    60
    The "Issa Album" was a full course meal while "Without Warning" ends up being more of a snack.
  10. HipHopDX
    Nov 7, 2017
    56
    Like most projects that get recorded without the guise of a meticulous A&R, Without Warning’s billing never exceeds the expectations of any artist--rapper or producer--let alone offer a glimpse of what allows these individuals to rank amongst 2017 Hip Hop’s most popular figures.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 89
  3. Negative: 7 out of 89
  1. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    9
    Довольно неожиданный релиз от 21 savage x offset,да ещё и под продюссерством Metro Boomin,Boomin всегда умел сделать самый сочный звук и вДовольно неожиданный релиз от 21 savage x offset,да ещё и под продюссерством Metro Boomin,Boomin всегда умел сделать самый сочный звук и в этом ему на этом альбоме помогли 21 savage и Offset.Альбом получился хорошим с кучей заедающий песен которых хочется переслушивать снова и снова.Альбом достоен прослушивания.Очень часто в Америке без анонсов дропуют релизы в этом году так делали Futute and Young Thug и Gucci Mane,странно,что казалось бы такие именитые исполнители просто выпускают альбомы не боясь того,что они пройдут незамеченными,но хорошая музыка всегда найдёт своего слушателя.… Full Review »
  2. JosueZea1
    May 24, 2018
    7
    21 Savage and Offset team up to make a very solid album with great production from Metro Boomin. 33 minutes in total and 10 tracks in total is21 Savage and Offset team up to make a very solid album with great production from Metro Boomin. 33 minutes in total and 10 tracks in total is a decent amount for the album. 2 features, one from Travis Scott and the other from Quavo, makes sure that the spotlight isn't taken away from Offset and 21. Out of the 10 tracks, there's 6 tracks where Offset and 21 are rapping together, 2 tracks with Offset alone, and another 2 with 21 alone. The album has a lot of positives, such as the very nicely made hook on "Ghostface Killers". I felt as if the album didn't get so much attention, with the song being the most known was "Ric Flair Drip". 21 and Offset do not fail to compliment each other throughout this album, with one giving the other ad-libs, and vice versa. Something this albums does very well compared to other trap albums is the difference among the songs. Each song sounds unique in its own way, primarily thanks to Metro Boomin on the production. Overall, "Without Warning" is a very dark sounding and compelling album.… Full Review »
  3. PresidentTrump
    Dec 19, 2017
    7
    A collaborate album of rapper 21 Savage, Migos member Offset, and producer Metro Boomin that works really well.

    Fav Tracks: Ghostface    A collaborate album of rapper 21 Savage, Migos member Offset, and producer Metro Boomin that works really well.

    Fav Tracks: Ghostface Killas, Ric Flair Drop, My Choppa hate Ni**as
    Least Fav: Still Serving    … Full Review »
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