Crown Royal
by Run-D.M.C.
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17
  1. Revolver
    60
    This collaborative overkill is the same misstep that hobbled the group's last comeback attempt, 1993's Down With The King. [#4, p.108]
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  2. Revolution
    50
    More often than not, their beats don't sound "old school," just old. [Feb 2001, p.101]
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  3. Dot Music
    50
    Really, this isn't really a Run DMC album, they're just guests on it.
  5. Nude As The News
    45
    Little more than infuriatingly lame collaborations.
  6. Pitchfork
    41
    Run-DMC wind up overwhelmed by the guest stars and the schizophrenic nature of the production.
  7. Alternative Press
    40
    Seems like a tarted-up version of 1986's Raising Hell.... This is for diehard fans only. [#154, p.87]
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  8. Q Magazine
    40
    It works for the first three tracks.

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. BlueOysterStan
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    Although this album did not feature much DMC, the songs Rev Run put out were very solid and contained little to no filler.
  2. Leszek1712
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    This album is different from their previous ones.
    But I like that "new" style.
    It's sad that DMC shows up so rarely here, yet I think it's    This album is different from their previous ones.
    But I like that "new" style.
    It's sad that DMC shows up so rarely here,
    yet I think it's their best album.    … Full Review »
  3. BIGMAN22
    Apr 6, 2016
    0
    i will always remain a fan of their past work that put them on the map with their unique style. but sadly this one sounds very uninspired andi will always remain a fan of their past work that put them on the map with their unique style. but sadly this one sounds very uninspired and poorly done and will easily be forgotten in time.… Full Review »
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