CrasH Talk
by ScHoolboy Q
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 3, 2019
    80
    The album’s slower tempo won’t be for everyone: if you’re all thrills, no substance, then maybe this album is not for you. But you have to respect ScHoolboy Q’s dedication to showing us a different outlook on life, and exploring many emotions. Introspective--yes, but these are songs for the summer.
  2. AllMusic
    May 2, 2019
    70
    At 40 minutes, this is easily Q's leanest LP. It would be meaner with the removal of the inane Travis Scott collaboration "CHopstix," the uncharacteristic single.
  3. Exclaim
    May 1, 2019
    70
    From those raw, candid lyrics, to ScHoolboy's increasing pop acumen, CrasH Talk reveals many sides of an increasingly (and compellingly) unpredictable MC.
  5. HipHopDX
    May 15, 2019
    68
    There are without doubt a few tracks on this album that could make it to your favorite ScHoolboy playlist but said “few” don’t outweigh the remaining dozen that fall flat on their blank face.
  6. Pitchfork
    May 1, 2019
    67
    CrasH Talk might not have the mean-mugging raps of Blank Face LP or the weed-infused smoker anthems of Habits & Contradictions, but it’s comforting, like diving into the fifth or sixth season of your favorite network sitcom.

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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 86
  3. Negative: 5 out of 86
  1. Connorcox1997
    May 4, 2019
    8
    ScHoolboy Q's CrasH Talk is a good album, although it's not his best work as his other albums. I like a couple of songs on the album. LikeScHoolboy Q's CrasH Talk is a good album, although it's not his best work as his other albums. I like a couple of songs on the album. Like "Drunk ft 6lack" was a dope song, "5200" was amazing, and "Dangerous ft Kid Cudi" was dope. But there are like two songs on the album that I thought was corny. Like "Chopstix" with Travis Scott, I thought that was alright, the beat is nice, and ScHoolboy Q killed it on the song; however, and even though I'm a Travis Scott fan, his chorus on the song was a bit weak. And the other song "Water" with Lil Baby was one of the worst songs off the album, and Lil Baby did not have to be on the song. The production on the album is dope though, and ScHoolboy Q did his thing in the album. In the end, it's a good album, but to be honest, I would consider being his worst album to date. 8/10… Full Review »
  2. C_dot
    May 22, 2019
    5
    CrasH Talk is the first blemish on Q's discography. Such a shame after waiting 3 years since his last project, Blank Face LP, which wasCrasH Talk is the first blemish on Q's discography. Such a shame after waiting 3 years since his last project, Blank Face LP, which was absolutely fantastic. This album, although taking 3 years, somehow has feeling that it was rushed. It has some great songs (Tales, Numb Numb Juice, 5200) that feel album worthy, but the rest of the album feels hollow and contains filler tracks. The production is rather poor and very tame for a ScHoolboy project, and although this may be his best written album, the sonic quality does not match up with his lyrics.… Full Review »
  3. tinoMHSH
    May 3, 2019
    10
    The production is incredible. The lyrics are accessible.A departure from the usual themes with impressive results. Well done.
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