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. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    The brightest actual pop album of 2003.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    90
    The unashamed enthusiasm and fun in 'Elephunk' makes BEP the true heirs to the legendary De La Soul.
  3. PopMatters
    90
    Elephunk drops non-stop hook and hump, an album with almost no missteps and more than its share of undeniable, thumping joy.
  5. Spin
    83
    [BEP] pick up where the Fugees left off. [Aug 2003, p.119]
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  6. E! Online
    83
    Sounds uniquely fresh.
  7. AllMusic
    80
    Like a latter-day Digital Underground, Black Eyed Peas know how to get a party track moving.
  8. Alternative Press
    80
    Better partiers than preachers, these Peas have found their pod. [Sep 2003, p.118]
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  9. Filter
    77
    Sweaty, funky and thump-inclined. [#6, p.82]
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  10. The A.V. Club
    70
    Elephunk may not blow up, but it does go pop with enough style and verve to make its lack of substance irrelevant.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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