3001: A Laced Odyssey
by Flatbush Zombies
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. HipHopDX
    Mar 15, 2016
    84
    Produced entirely by Erick “The Architect” Elliott, the 12-song mind trip is hodgepodge of haunting strings, ambient sounds fit for a sci-fi film and hard-hitting drums.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 4, 2016
    80
    An excellent debut that flows perfectly and offers something new with every return.
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 22, 2016
    80
    A journey into their liberated, tie-dyed consciousness and their best project to date.
  5. XXL
    Mar 15, 2016
    80
    3001: A Laced Odyssey is a perfect first step in a career that is still blooming.
  6. Clash Music
    Mar 15, 2016
    80
    The impressive chemistry the trio displayed on their earlier work continues here.
  7. Pitchfork
    Mar 16, 2016
    72
    3001: A Laced Odyssey does an adequate job of reminding us all of Flatbush Zombies’ smart, sharp lyrics. What they lack in hit-single potential, they make up for in talent, but without a calling-card song it's hard to know what their next move is.
  8. Consequence
    Mar 15, 2016
    67
    Their immaturity and brusqueness is flavored with a new level of social consciousness and introspection.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 60
  3. Negative: 3 out of 60
  1. swagkonyjohnson
    Mar 16, 2016
    6
    The Flatbush Zombies' debut is not bad, but it's unfortunately underwhelming considering the high expectations created by their last mixtapeThe Flatbush Zombies' debut is not bad, but it's unfortunately underwhelming considering the high expectations created by their last mixtape BetterOffDEAD and the general hype leading up to this project. Lyrically the crew is sound, showcasing their chemistry and their charismatic personas, but the production often sounds uniform and the songs lack the uniqueness and creativity that coated their past mixtape. This is still generally a good project that perhaps serves as a solid debut, but this definitely left a lot to be desired.… Full Review »
  2. tristanengen
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    Flatbush ZOMBiES first full-length album proves to be everything that was expected, and more. With the tightly produced tracks that includedFlatbush ZOMBiES first full-length album proves to be everything that was expected, and more. With the tightly produced tracks that included no samples (apart from self sampling previous tracks of theirs) Erick Arc Elliot develops a production sound that proves to be their own, rather than above average aggressive drug rap instrumentals that were wowing the crowd on their previous two mixtapes. This is the Zombies as refined as ever, with Meechy Darko bringing dangerous flows with an unprecedented monstrosity to them. As well as Meech, Zombie Juice also ups the ante, bringing vocal melodies like he has never delivered before, as well as an even more cartoonish double-time flow. Erick "The Architect" also brings his usual lyrical prowess with an amazing flow accompaniment that tightly fits the beats that he produces.

    Fav Tracks: This is it, The Odyssey, R.I.P.C.D., Smoke Break, Bounce, Your Favourite Rap Song    … Full Review »
  3. stoinkfield
    Mar 16, 2016
    5
    The debut album of the Brooklyn hardcore rap group Flatbush ZOMBiES is a meandering, loosely produced album that seemed to be produced tamely.The debut album of the Brooklyn hardcore rap group Flatbush ZOMBiES is a meandering, loosely produced album that seemed to be produced tamely. The Architect is still a production maestro, but this work seems unfocused, not on par with BetterOffDEAD or even D.R.U.G.S, the group's second and first mixtapes. The album is only saved by the vocal performances. Meechy Darko is as good as he has always been, as well as Zombie Juice and The Architect himself. The couple of guest spots are decent as well.

    Recommended tracks: The Odyssey, Bounce, New Phone, Who Dis?, Your Favorite Rap Song, R.I.P.C.D, This Is It    … Full Review »
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