Breakfast
by Chiddy Bang
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2012
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 28, 2012
    100
    They've made the most exciting debut of 2012 so far.
  2. Okayplayer
    Apr 3, 2012
    84
    Overall Breakfast effectively blends alternative and hip-hop elements into an eclectic montage of fresh lyricism and bursting musical backdrops.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Mar 5, 2012
    80
    Where Asher Roth left house-party hip hop (or just got a little high and wandered off) Chiddy Bang pick it up but bring a whole new focus, a pop-sensibility and a very nuanced delivery.
  5. BBC Music
    Mar 2, 2012
    80
    An instant hit with tasty ingredients, and worth waiting for.
  6. Clash Music
    Mar 1, 2012
    70
    Far from dumbed down and more importantly, rap with a much-needed happy-go-lucky makeover.
  7. AllMusic
    Feb 28, 2012
    70
    Check the Preview EP for a better introduction, but if you're a fan, Breakfast is a great way to start the day.
  8. DJ Booth
    Feb 28, 2012
    70
    Chiddy Bang is the sound of the younger generation, which is to say that they sound like whatever they feel like at the time, and their debut album Breakfast proves it.
  9. Q Magazine
    Mar 14, 2012
    60
    Fizzes with poppy yet streetwise energy. [April 2012, p.94]
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  10. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 5, 2012
    60
    Breakfast turns out to be a reasonably hearty meal, definitely sausage and waffles rather than the aural porridge that "alternative hip-hop" summons up.
  11. Consequence
    Mar 2, 2012
    60
    The album proves worthy enough for the wait, namely due to its shining moments that outweigh the surrounding pitfalls.
  12. The Independent (UK)
    Mar 1, 2012
    60
    There are a few too many tracks on which the hook outclasses the actual rap.
  13. Alternative Press
    Feb 28, 2012
    60
    Gone are the Mary Poppins samples and the rest of the duo's anything-goes ethos; Breakfast is filled instead with Cap'n Crunch-y nuggets of pure, sweet, mainstream hip-hop. [Mar 2012, p.97]
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  14. XXL
    Feb 28, 2012
    60
    It's a pretty fun album to listen to--just don't listen too closely.
  15. Rolling Stone
    Feb 28, 2012
    40
    Ultimately, your Chiddy Bang tolerance rests on your ability to endure the self-consciously cute.

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. rydermusic
    Jun 3, 2012
    7
    The Chiddy Bang are young and full of talent, this album is the proof. Ray Charles is certainly the best track on the album with soul andThe Chiddy Bang are young and full of talent, this album is the proof. Ray Charles is certainly the best track on the album with soul and alternative entries that make it one of the best songs of 2012. From this we can say that Breakfast is the best way to start the day.… Full Review »
  2. homer4president
    Mar 10, 2015
    7
    I personally like the later songs more than the album's earlier songs. "Happening" and "Talking to Myself" are both great songs that wereI personally like the later songs more than the album's earlier songs. "Happening" and "Talking to Myself" are both great songs that were greatly overlooked in my opinion.… Full Review »
  3. emlugo007
    Mar 10, 2015
    7
    I don't know why most people don't like his songs, because I find them to be great. If you don't like hard rap but you like rap, he is greatI don't know why most people don't like his songs, because I find them to be great. If you don't like hard rap but you like rap, he is great for you, their music is quality.… Full Review »
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