Word Of Mouf
by Ludacris
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 27, 2001
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. CDNow
    80
    There's still lots of the nasty, freaky humor and grimy lyrics that make Ludacris so much fun.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    With his fashionably foul worldview, Ludacris could indeed be [Redd] Foxx's bastard son, and ''Word'' often seems like nothing so much as an extended Dolemite routine set to hip-hop beats.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    There's a more commercial edge to the beats, as well as a subversive edge you'd expect from an MC who's cribbed from Eddie Murphy routines.
  5. E! Online
    67
    It's not exactly the most sophisticated rap album of the year... but with production by Swizz Beatz on "Cry Babies (Oh No)," the head-bobbing chorus for "Rollout (My Business)" and the smooth joint effort with Nate Dogg ("Area Codes"), the crass clown can be entertaining.
  6. Q Magazine
    60
    On occasion, Ludacris fumbles the ball... but he can certainly mix it with the big boys. [Jan 2002, p.104]
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  7. Playlouder
    60
    It's crude, certainly, but Ludacris has enough wit and chutzpah to elevate this above the dross.
  8. AllMusic
    60
    Unfortunately, the album doesn't quite measure up to its hype and should disappoint those expecting Ludacris to top his past successes.
  9. Billboard
    50
    "Word of Mouf" never quite meets the standard 'Cris set for himself with his debut.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Most Discussed Album of 2001
99
#99 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    Luda's second album is filled with filthy, funny and freaky rhymes sure to please any fan of humorous rap, with great beats to bounce to. AreaLuda's second album is filled with filthy, funny and freaky rhymes sure to please any fan of humorous rap, with great beats to bounce to. Area codes and Move **** are arguably the album's best songs.… Full Review »
  2. Mikko
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    Classic shit. The best dirrrty south -album ever, no doubt about that. Beats, guests, lyrics... U know the deal. I hope that "Release Classic shit. The best dirrrty south -album ever, no doubt about that. Beats, guests, lyrics... U know the deal. I hope that "Release Therapy" could be even better album than this one.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Aug 18, 2004
    5
    I hate rap, and I hate this guy's message but I must say, he is SOO much better than the others out there (DMX, Dre, and especially 50 cent)
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