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Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 272 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the rapper is an Apple exclusive and features contributions from such artists as André 3000, Kid Cudi, Swizz Beatz, Blac Youngsta, Cassie, 21 Savage, Kendrick Lamar, Bryson Tiller, Young Thug, Quavo, The Weeknd, K. Forest and Nav.

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Goosebumps
Yeah 7:30 in the night Ooooh ooh I get those goosebumps every time, yeah, you come around, yeah You ease my mind, you make everything feel... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. XXL
    Sep 14, 2016
    80
    Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is a roller coaster ride of an experience, with an endless amount of highlights, whether it be an indelible hook here or timely guest verse there.
  2. HipHopDX
    Sep 16, 2016
    78
    There isn’t a ton of lyrical progression for La Flame on this album. ... But he soothing digitized finish and woven through the most polished contemporary drums in Hip Hop, it’s truly hard to hate. That puzzling beauty is the best part about Scott’s music.
  3. Pitchfork
    Sep 14, 2016
    72
    Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight escapes as Travis Scott’s best work yet: a combination of elevated significance, self-awareness, and the old trick of spinning something so plain into something so luxurious.
  4. Exclaim
    Sep 14, 2016
    60
    Scott's hedonistic lyrics about sex and drugs remain awfully vapid for what's been billed as a trap masterpiece (the utterly banal "SDP Interlude" takes the cake). ... Scott's strength, of course, continues to lie in his ear for beats, with part of his appeal being his ability to make songs with less than rewarding subject matter still sound cool.
  5. AllMusic
    Dec 12, 2016
    60
    Swarming basslines and sluggish beats likewise form the rhythmic foundation, with gauzy and tickling keyboards adding sweetness to Scott's hedonistic hooks. Only on "Guidance," through scuttling drums granted by DF, is there a significant shake-up.
  6. PopMatters
    Sep 14, 2016
    50
    The results here are highly mixed, and he might simply be the kind of artist who should take more time on his releases, even if that extra time isn’t completely his choice.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 14, 2016
    30
    Birds’s stripped-down approach bares an utter lack of finesse behind a microphone.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. CasperWenneke
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    this album was straight fire. all of the songs were memorable, and i could turn up to all of them. Goosebumps and pick up the phone, wasthis album was straight fire. all of the songs were memorable, and i could turn up to all of them. Goosebumps and pick up the phone, was probably the most memorable of the all, but my favorite was Coordinate… Expand
  2. suhrke
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    I can't believe how good this album actually is, the beats are on a level I haven't seen since TLOP and perfect mixture between turn up partyI can't believe how good this album actually is, the beats are on a level I haven't seen since TLOP and perfect mixture between turn up party songs, and more personal and social influential tracks.
    The way he creates a track using only 6 words in the entire song and it's still super heavy and the collabs with cudi, cassie, nav, kendrick are amazing.

    10/10    … Expand
  4. djdenzel777
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    If you listen to Travis Scott for dope lyricism then I'm not sure why you even listen to Travis Scott. Travis Scott should be listened to forIf you listen to Travis Scott for dope lyricism then I'm not sure why you even listen to Travis Scott. Travis Scott should be listened to for the vibe and atmosphere he creates. This project simply has great music laid out through a very cohesive project.… Expand
  5. volynsal
    Sep 16, 2016
    9
    One of the best albums to turn up to. Hype was justified, strong AOTY prospect.

    Highlights: the ends, way back, through the late night,    One of the best albums to turn up to. Hype was justified, strong AOTY prospect.

    Highlights: the ends, way back, through the late night, goosebumps, wonderful    … Expand
  6. Aplucity
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    Birds in the Trap Sing Mcknight is one of Travis' good albums. However, most of the songs are pretty generic with some exceptions like sweetBirds in the Trap Sing Mcknight is one of Travis' good albums. However, most of the songs are pretty generic with some exceptions like sweet sweet and the ends. 8/10… Expand
  7. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    7
    so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
  8. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    4
    Not thatNot that good..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand

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