5.0
by Nelly
  • Record Label: Motown
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2010
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Dec 8, 2010
    75
    His lyrics are vacuous as ever, but those hooks sure are sticky.
  2. Billboard.com
    Dec 8, 2010
    72
    The rapper proves he still knows what it takes to make a solid, well-rounded album.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Dec 8, 2010
    70
    If you're willing to put up with the headaches of finding and acquiring the right version though, 5.0 is a worthy follow-up to "Brass Knuckles" that should keep his millions of fans well satisfied.
  5. Boston Globe
    Dec 8, 2010
    70
    Nelly has recruited an all-star supporting cast and emerged with a tuneful mainstream effort that should yield a number of hits.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Dec 8, 2010
    50
    He essays a few fashionably global-sounding electro-club tracks, including an Auto-Tuned one with T-Pain and Akon, and at least four numbers where he swipes guys' girlfriends. Keri Hilson and Kelly Rowland help him stretch out; Plies, Yo Gotti and T.I. add muscle
  7. Uncut
    Sep 19, 2012
    40
    The fault lies in the lightweight material. [Feb 2011, p.84]
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  8. Slant Magazine
    Dec 8, 2010
    40
    5.0 is never overtly awful, but it definitely sinks into the zone of mediocrity occupied by so many mainstream rap albums, where they sit like dishes moldering beneath dirty water.
  9. AllMusic
    Dec 8, 2010
    40
    The rallying choruses are not effective, and he's short on ideas; threatening to steal attached women is a default topic. 5.0 is, by a considerable margin, Nelly's least essential release to date.
  10. HipHopDX
    Jan 13, 2011
    30
    Much like Brass Knuckles before it, 5.0 might just be another forgettable release from the St. Lunatic.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. alexanderab
    Oct 13, 2013
    7
    "Just A Dream" was a great opener to 5.0, and when I saw the critic and user reviews I was shocked. Nelly dropped a solid album, and I"Just A Dream" was a great opener to 5.0, and when I saw the critic and user reviews I was shocked. Nelly dropped a solid album, and I appreciate it much more now that the inferior "M.O." is out. A nice, smooth pop-rap sound that is very mellow.… Full Review »
  2. big-bad-bear
    Dec 2, 2010
    6
    A decent comeback album from Nelly. features a few good songs but also features a few song which might not have made the cut if more time wasA decent comeback album from Nelly. features a few good songs but also features a few song which might not have made the cut if more time was spent on the album.… Full Review »
  3. Killuminati
    Nov 16, 2010
    9
    A great comeback for Nelly. This album is on the same level as Sweat and Suit, with some of the best racks he's put out in years. ThoughA great comeback for Nelly. This album is on the same level as Sweat and Suit, with some of the best racks he's put out in years. Though there are a few disappointments such as "I'm Number 1", and the half sung "Long Gone", other tracks more than redeem the album such as "Go", "Making Movies", and of course "Just A Dream." One track that stood out in particular is Nelly's "Gone", featuring Kelly Rowland. This song brings back memories from the classic "Dilemma." Overall, this is a classic and distinct album that marks the return of Nelly. A definite buy.… Full Review »
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