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CrasH Talk
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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, 6LACK, Kid Cudi, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.
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Floating
[Intro: ScHoolboy Q] Fall in this bitch, transfusion with the drip drop Sauce everywhere and got broccoli in my Ziploc Tatted on my face, no role... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Pretty Much Amazing
    May 1, 2019
    58
    DJ Dahi, Sounwave and Cardo handle the bulk of beats here, with additional help from ScHoolboy staples Nez & Rio, plus the venerable Boi-1da and Jake One. Except the results are less DAMN. and more Redemption, the Jay Rock album from last year that everyone has already forgotten.
  7. The 405
    May 1, 2019
    40
    CrasH Talk is an unfortunate example of what can happen when someone gets the creative validation they’ve desired, only to find themselves at an impasse.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. tinoMHSH
    May 3, 2019
    10
    The production is incredible. The lyrics are accessible.A departure from the usual themes with impressive results. Well done.
  2. ArianE
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Great album, one of the best rap albums in recent years. Many memorable songs and great performances.
  4. TheKidBo
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    I love school boy q. This was my favorite album under him. This album needs more love. A 6.8 is disrespectful.
  5. fmeirinho
    May 2, 2019
    8
    First impression is not a good one. Then from Water you feel thirsty, then you get Dangerous and dance , Floating to have some Tales to tellFirst impression is not a good one. Then from Water you feel thirsty, then you get Dangerous and dance , Floating to have some Tales to tell and call Attention and in the end you Die with Em. History Schoolboy Q, in some years this will be a rare 10s-20s rap ep :)… Collapse
  6. VBSBazooka
    Nov 4, 2021
    6
    ScHoolboy Q is back at it again with his incredible lyricism and production. Emphasis on the "again." This whole album, while far from bad,ScHoolboy Q is back at it again with his incredible lyricism and production. Emphasis on the "again." This whole album, while far from bad, just feel svery boring and safe. Nothing experimental happened here, just a lot of the same stuff we've come to expect. Which is why I am letting the listener interpret this as a praise or a criticism because this could've been exactly what you wanted or exactly what you didn't. Personally, while writing this I went to put down that it had an hour long runtime and when I went to check, it was only 40! So maybe I'm misremembering or maybe it was just that much of a slog .I went into this neutral and came out slightly better off than I was.

    Favorite Songs: CrasH, Numb Numb Juice, Die Wit Em
    Least Favorite Songs: CHopstix (feat. Travis Scott)    … Expand
  7. 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.… Expand
  8. bluebeardtattoo
    May 2, 2019
    0
    Отстойный альбом. Ни звучания ни текстов.

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