Elephunk
by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Record Label: A&M
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2003
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Rolling Stone
    50
    The snags occur with the group's efforts at grit and substance.
  2. Amazon.com
    50
    While such willingness to experiment is admirable, in this case the attempt comes off as slightly desperate and too diffuse.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Here, the group courts the mainstream with an almost comic ferocity, jumping on every bandwagon that's passed.
  5. Blender
    40
    Problem is, that kind of constant high gets as dull as life on Prozac. [Aug 2003, p.120]
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Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Most Discussed Album of 2003
71
#71 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 109
  3. Negative: 8 out of 109
  1. Paxster
    Oct 11, 2010
    8
    The Peas best and most commercial album, Elephunk incorporates enough of the old stuff to keep their loyal fans happy and new stuff to draw inThe Peas best and most commercial album, Elephunk incorporates enough of the old stuff to keep their loyal fans happy and new stuff to draw in the punters. One new inclusion at the time was Fergie, who was possibly key to the success of this album. A better singer than all the other boys her up front vocals drive the songs through. A slightly strange song name choice of 'Lets Get Retarded?' got the media into a storm but it's not a bad song and goes along with the some what crazy nature of the Peas. This album is good if not quite great but its perfect if you just fancy a dance.… Full Review »
  2. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    An amazing record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas uses Fergie's voice so well and the result is their best album yet!
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