Alfredo
by Freddie Gibbs
  • Record Label: Empire
  • Release Date: May 29, 2020
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 120
  3. Negative: 5 out of 120
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  1. Jacksjus
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This album is a certified banger. Definitely takes me back to the late 90's early 2000's with it's sound. The album is short without the filler and has quality lyricism throughout. It also is arguably The Alchemists best work.
  2. CoryOraleus
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is an excellent album, easily the best production of the year. Gibbs put time into these rhymes
  3. Atum_
    Jun 15, 2020
    9
    Excellent album. Production is so nice, and summery, especially on "Something to rap about", which is my favorite track on the album. Although Freddie raps about what he usually does, this still is an excellent album, and it's not so long that you get bored. I really don't have much to say about this record, it is excellent and one of the best albums to come out this year. Hope moreExcellent album. Production is so nice, and summery, especially on "Something to rap about", which is my favorite track on the album. Although Freddie raps about what he usually does, this still is an excellent album, and it's not so long that you get bored. I really don't have much to say about this record, it is excellent and one of the best albums to come out this year. Hope more collaborations between Freddie and The Alchemist will come soon.… Expand
  4. GLang
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    Probably rap AOTY at the time of this review...Freddie just may be the best rapper out right now. Piñata in 2014 may have seemed like an anomaly in his otherwise decent-but-not-great discography, but over the last couple of years with Fetti, Freddie, Bandana, and now Alfredo with Alchemist, he’s proven his place in the lane of coke rap greats. This album isn’t quite as good as Piñata, butProbably rap AOTY at the time of this review...Freddie just may be the best rapper out right now. Piñata in 2014 may have seemed like an anomaly in his otherwise decent-but-not-great discography, but over the last couple of years with Fetti, Freddie, Bandana, and now Alfredo with Alchemist, he’s proven his place in the lane of coke rap greats. This album isn’t quite as good as Piñata, but at only 10 songs and 35 minutes, it’s a quick, great, fun listen… Expand
  5. Da_Rap_Oracle
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gangsta Gibbs’ (& The Alchemist’s for that matter) Catalogs Continue To Grow and Grow With More Of The Doper Rap Of Our Generation! These two can NOT miss....especially when working together! This and their collab album “Fetti” (w/ Curren$y in 2018) are both legendary imo and are instant classics.. the features are great and the replay value is UNREAL … Expand
  6. Tmikh
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    From the beats to the production this album is excellent the only problem I have with this album is the features took the experience on some of the songs but otherwise Freddie and the Alchemist killed this album

    The best songs
    -God is perfect
    -Frank Lucas
    Something to rap about

    Worst Songs
    -Scottie Beam
    -All glass
    -Skinny surge
  7. amrit
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing **** album. Freddie underrated. Buy his **** support real music. 10/10
  8. Basedpump
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Classic Gibbs rapping with a legendary producer on the beats. Hope they make a bigger tape.
  9. freddiegibbsfan
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    I love freddie gibbs, hes the only rapper that can compare to the kings eminem logic and nf. good album!!!!!
  10. mirzamoney
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing body of work. Al & Freds chemistry is on point throughout the whole tape.
  11. Lajaleaa
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    ( 82/100 )

    "Alfredo" es una rápida colaboración entre Freddie Gibbs, el rapero que estrenó en el 2019 su quinto álbum "Bandana"; y The Alchemist, un productor y DJ dedicado al HeavyRap yHeavy-HipHop que ha trabajado con Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt, y otros. Hay atractivo y versatilidad en la dinámica entre las letras y la música. La producción es pesada y llena de    ( 82/100 )

    "Alfredo" es una rápida colaboración entre Freddie Gibbs, el rapero que estrenó en el 2019 su quinto álbum "Bandana"; y The Alchemist, un productor y DJ dedicado al HeavyRap yHeavy-HipHop que ha trabajado con Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt, y otros. Hay atractivo y versatilidad en la dinámica entre las letras y la música. La producción es pesada y llena de samples, loops, ritmos lentos y bajos espesos que darán un golpe somnoliento en el público y un viaje relajado entre temas inmediatos sobre racismo, economía, política, sociedad, drogas, etc. El Rap de Freddie actúa como un reflector ante el ambiente de supresión que genera The Alchemist y se ayudan a presentar un proyecto que, aunque no sorprende ni desborda relevancia, sí demuestra un balance interesante y emotivo de intenciones añejas sobre el poco cambio entre las dificultades del pasado y el presente.
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    "Alfredo" is a quick collaboration between Freddie Gibbs, the rapper who presented in 2019 his fifth album "Bandana"; and The Alchemist, a DJ and producer dedicated to Heavy-Rap and Heavy Hip-Hop that has worked with Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt, and more. There's attractiveness and versatility in the dynamic between the lyrics and the music. The production is heavy and full of samples, loops, slow rhythms, and dense bass that will give a drowsy hit to the public and a lay-back trip between immediate topics about racism, economy, politics, society, drugs, etc. Freddie's rap acts like a reflector among the suppress ambient that creates The Alchemist and they help each other to present a project that, even if it doesn't surprise or overflows in relevance, it does show an interesting and emotive balance of rusty intentions about how little difficulties have changed between the past and the present.    … Expand
  12. sebastianmina
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    This album is amazing, you can really tell Freddie got his 10000 hours in for his mastery. Features held their own as well.
  13. okbuddyjosh
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    If you like The Alchemist and Freddie Gibbs, this is the album for you. The Alchemist is back with smooth yet hard beats, something he has delivered with every project he has worked on this year (The Price Of Tea In China, and LULU). Freddie Gibbs matches the energy and composure he mastered on Piñata and Bandana to prove that he is truly one of the most consistent rappers right now. SomeIf you like The Alchemist and Freddie Gibbs, this is the album for you. The Alchemist is back with smooth yet hard beats, something he has delivered with every project he has worked on this year (The Price Of Tea In China, and LULU). Freddie Gibbs matches the energy and composure he mastered on Piñata and Bandana to prove that he is truly one of the most consistent rappers right now. Some high points: all of 1985 (the beat and verses are incredible), Tyler The Creator on Something to Rap About, Freddie on Scottie Beam, and all of Babies & Fools. A must listen and my 3rd favorite album of this year.… Expand
  14. VestingBoot
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Probably my album of the year. Besides bolt cutters. This is a work of art. The beats selected are great the features especially Tyler and Benny bring a lot to the album. Its a classic in my eyes. Amazing project.
  15. SkinngSuge
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Certified grown man music, being a 10 track project for any other artist would've given me a sense of doubt about the quality lacking or not enough substance in the album. Alfredo does not suffer from this preconception at all, Piñata was my personal Freddie project to date before this and I really thought it wouldn't have been topped but this album with Freddie's sharp lyrical playCertified grown man music, being a 10 track project for any other artist would've given me a sense of doubt about the quality lacking or not enough substance in the album. Alfredo does not suffer from this preconception at all, Piñata was my personal Freddie project to date before this and I really thought it wouldn't have been topped but this album with Freddie's sharp lyrical play coinciding with his ever present gritty sub-nature portraying the drug and crime ridden life prior to music and Alchemist producing some of his finest work to date this album is a sure lock for Album of the year. Freddie continues to cement himself as one of the most decorated and consistent MCs of the modern era with a discography many will call legendary already.… Expand
  16. 21MJB24
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    One of the best hip hop albums you’ll hear all year. Gibbs & Al are a match made in heaven.
  17. JulianTarantino
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    Easily one of the best albums of this year. Freddie Gibbs' rapping dovetails perfectly with The Alchemist's production.
  18. Griff03
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    This album is surely the rap AOTY, Freddie's flow and voice make every song enjoyable and re-playable as well. Great quality.
  19. RevolvedTekno
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Top notch writing, perfect production and great features tie together a unique project.
  20. payneg
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best put together albums from 2020, I think that Alfredo will be a top 10 album from the 2020s. The Alchemist went crazy with these beats. And Freddies melodic and lyrical verses just makes you feel relaxed and exited at the same time. And the features were astonishing too with Rick Ross and Tyler, The Creator Freddie didn't lack any star power, and the star power came through.
  21. proreview0
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    Still believe freddie gibbs was robbied of album of the year sadly the best always gets snubbed in the grammys.
  22. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    perfeito pra caralho fodase so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil so qro deixar no perfil
  23. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Amazing gangsta rap album. Freddie shows us once again he is up there. The Alchemist also shines again. very sad this album didn't get the grammy. Overall an amazing experience with no skips at all!
  24. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.

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#18 Best Album of 2020
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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. RapReviews.com
    Sep 8, 2020
    90
    Gibbs and Alc show no signs of allowing the credits to roll.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jul 17, 2020
    80
    Headier and more reflective than that 2018 release yet laced with some drums with churn and bump beneath Gibbs' double-time wit, it reinforces the reputations of both artists in the hip-hop underworld.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Jul 15, 2020
    80
    Gibbs is a masterful curator who knows who to match his flows with, like on God is Perfect and Look at Me, splicing soul loops, movie clips, and inventive beats etched into his gruff vocals. The beats are an attraction in itself, but make no mistake: they wouldn't be as good if Gibbs weren't behind the mic spitting his poetic yet matter-of-fact observations.
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