Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight
by Travis Scott
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Sep 2, 2016
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 272 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 226 out of 272
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 272
  3. Negative: 12 out of 272

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  1. MovieLover123
    Sep 21, 2016
    5
    There should be a disclosure on the album that states: Drugs and alcohol needed to enjoy said album. Travis Scott is a vapid industry planted rapper with no talent on the mic or on the production side. He barely produced any track on this album, yet he is suppose to be top notch producer. His lyrics are trash, yet he is suppose to be taken seriously as a rapper. 5/10
  2. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    4
    Not that good..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  3. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    6
    The production at times is mesmerizing and Travis makes you feel his music as always, but it does feel cobbled together and sort of like a B-sides compilation of Rodeo. I would rate this as his worst album, but there's still times here where Travis shows off his indisputable musical genius.
  4. clem666
    Jan 15, 2022
    5
    Travis once again attracts us in his bouncy trap and psychedelic colourful universe. And he is far from being alone to craft this interesting piece of work. Tons of producers and dozens of collaborating singers. As always Cashmere Cat, Mike Dean, CuBeatz and Hit-Boy's presences as producers and writers are part of what made this record inspiring and ever-changing.

    On the other side,    Travis once again attracts us in his bouncy trap and psychedelic colourful universe. And he is far from being alone to craft this interesting piece of work. Tons of producers and dozens of collaborating singers. As always Cashmere Cat, Mike Dean, CuBeatz and Hit-Boy's presences as producers and writers are part of what made this record inspiring and ever-changing.

    On the other side, singer artists made a questionable job. Kid Cudi on 'through the late night' delivers one of his best hmmms verse and chorus. Some may totally dislike it but it has some deep effect on me. With Travis they remain a solid and surprising duo. Can't wait to hear them work together more often. As expected, NAV's part on 'beibs in the trap' is more than underwhelming. I really can't get why this song is so popular. NAV's vocals and vocal performance are awful, lyrics are the dullest of the whole record, and please note that Travis is far from being an inspired and original writer. Definitely could have been better without it. 21 savage on 'outside' is great but his voice is just overly modified, make it sound really fake, almost robotic, lifeless. I guess it may be the point but it's a no. Kendrick contributed to make 'goosebumps' the iconic banger we all know. Did we need that lame house remix during quarantine though ? Don't think so. The Weeknd is just himself on 'wonderful', nothing new to expect here sadly, excepted Travis' performance.

    The rest of the tracks benefits from some highlights here and there. They fuse almost perfectly into each other. But unfortunately if the package is terrific to discover and to listen once, I have to recognize that the wow effect quickly decreases after some listens. Subtract it the many guests, the autotune and its gritty soundscape and 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight' becomes a totally different album, empty of any prowess.    … Expand

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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. 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.
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  2. Clash Music
    Sep 21, 2016
    70
    While Scott might spend the 14 tracks telling us how incoherent he is, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight is anything but.
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  3. 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.
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