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

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  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 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 GetThe 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.… Expand
  2. Haley
    Jul 8, 2003
    10
    This is the best song in the world"Were is the love?"
  3. danille
    Jul 11, 2003
    10
    i love it
  4. JemimaH
    Aug 3, 2003
    10
    Yes! the album is really good and that song "Where is the Love" man that's the best song ever i herd Black Eyed Peas All da way with JTimberlake!!!
  5. Jimbob
    Sep 20, 2003
    10
    great
  6. paulw
    Oct 1, 2003
    10
    this album is one of the albums i have heard in a long time
  7. DemonT
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    Very nice!
  8. rhiannon???????????
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    u guyzzzzz rok this iz de best cd WHERE IS THE LUV ROX!!!!!!!!!! keep up de gr8 work az a matta of fact im loistenin 2 it now
  9. ashleyj
    Jul 30, 2003
    10
    this cd rules. and its my boyfriends fav. song which is "where is the love"
  10. BallingtonY
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    A masterful blend of beat, bass and lyric. Versatile and complete.
  11. sandy
    Sep 19, 2003
    10
    omg - every song is sick! I could not stop nodding my head - when my head stopped my foot started.
  12. sugf
    Sep 20, 2003
    10
    this album brings nothin but FUNK!!....every lyrics and every song made me want to dance,sing,and relate
  13. JoelB
    Sep 24, 2003
    10
    "Where is the love" is the worst song on this cd, by far... that being said, this is the best cd I have heard all year
  14. maddyGuru
    Sep 25, 2003
    10
    I think it had lots of great tracks with a variety of rap, pop/funk and pop/dance with lots of sweet special effects and various singing styles to keep anyone happy.
  15. DAmarieV
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    that cd is the bom if u aint got it u better buy it or youra losser ($#@%%^)
  16. {Anonymous]
    Jun 19, 2004
    10
    I love this cd! Buy it! Best cd I've ever bought!
  17. DONALD
    Jun 3, 2004
    10
    yeeaaahh!!!!!!!! im so proud of u men!! lets rule the world with lots of love!!!! all pilipino's are very proud of u guys especially apple or allan pineda his true name!!! were proud of u bro!!keep up the good work.pilipinos are truly great!! idol kita talaga bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALLAN PINEDA RULESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
  18. slobodan
    Sep 10, 2005
    9
    very, very good.
  19. ec
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    bst album of 2003!!
  20. moisesc
    Mar 2, 2007
    10
    it is a very good album i like it alot i think that it is an exiting music
  21. MulvaGoodwin
    Oct 20, 2003
    10
    I luv this cd!!!!!!!!! it's the best!!!
  22. ArielC
    Oct 7, 2003
    10
    the is the best hip hop cd i have ever heard. it kicks ass. its almost as good as linkin park and iron maiden
  23. JamilP
    Jul 13, 2003
    10
    This cd is straight as fuck, hip hop to the fullest
  24. Cassiek
    Jul 26, 2003
    10
    I Love this cd, it's meaningful and expresses itself in various styles. PEACE......
  25. DaveP
    Aug 22, 2003
    10
    Great big fluffy party record. Put it on and dance your arse off!
  26. MichaelS
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    Where is the love is the best song that I have ever hear well it is the only song I have heard but I reckon the other are even better I am telling you this is the best album in the universe.
  27. RaquelR
    Aug 28, 2003
    10
    i think its great its not only for adults but also for teens and kids!
  28. clynsomething
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    i'm not into much hip hop But these guys Are something Fun and SicK! a dime all the way...!
  29. orlaw
    Sep 10, 2003
    10
    The best new hip-hop group around in ages. Each one of them has a aunique voice and the band should be around for a long time. The sing is great and Justin is good on the single to. Hope to hear more stuff like that in the future.
  30. caitlinb
    Sep 14, 2003
    10
    they rroocckk I love them
  31. KortneyJ
    Feb 14, 2004
    8
    I like this cd but, there is like 2 songs I do not like.
  32. Ned
    Jun 19, 2004
    8
    This was overall a good cd. It had a one questionable song, Let's Get Retarded? Maybe it had a hidden meaning, but I didn't get it. What really disspointed me was that the song was just like Let's get it Started. Overall though, most songs were above average.
  33. jessem
    Aug 11, 2004
    10
    Best cd ever. I loved it. Black eye peas rule.
  34. BryanW
    Dec 20, 2005
    10
    I love this CD! it's just soo much fun! i love dancing to it my mirror!! haha
  35. dannym
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    excellent beats. love to hear some more like "lets get retarded" - the ultimate stoner party song!!!
  36. someguy
    Feb 6, 2005
    8
    pros: up-beat, freshly unique, pop music at its best cons: some "okay......." songs, let's get retarded????? overview: a nice album scarred by senselessy weird songs, such as lets get retarded
  37. Joey
    Jun 9, 2005
    7
    This is a fantastic album! Honestly you'll be hooked and if you're not then there's something wrong with u
  38. AlexLips
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    Brilliant!
  39. fredflinstone
    Jul 19, 2003
    10
    it totally rocks!
  40. AllieS
    Jul 23, 2003
    10
    This song and album is the bomb!
  41. ZackI
    Aug 16, 2003
    10
    Hey! It's the coolest song i've eva heard! Especially "where is the love" Took me into a world of fantasies!
  42. BradS
    Aug 24, 2003
    10
    this album needs no comments
  43. owenrw89
    Dec 14, 2016
    7
    Pop-hop at it's finest. It's fun from start to finish. The production is simply yet strong and each track brings something new and quirky. OK, so some of the rapping is a little on the simply side and many old-school fans may feel they went too commercial, but it's a difficult album to dislike.
    One of 00's defining albums.
  44. owenrw2889
    Mar 4, 2011
    7
    POSITIVE - This album offers a very raw sound that kept BEP within the Hip Hop genre but with the addition of Fergie they just managed to cross over into the pop genre, and this - is a good thing. Each track has a very individual sound, a sound you can listen to for 'chilling' purposes, but turn it up - and it becomes an unexpectingly loud album for dancing purposes. NEGATIVE - I feelPOSITIVE - This album offers a very raw sound that kept BEP within the Hip Hop genre but with the addition of Fergie they just managed to cross over into the pop genre, and this - is a good thing. Each track has a very individual sound, a sound you can listen to for 'chilling' purposes, but turn it up - and it becomes an unexpectingly loud album for dancing purposes. NEGATIVE - I feel considering they are a 'group' there are alot of solo efforts on the album, or duets. Reading the small print you notice a not-so-fair ratio of tracks that include vocals from backing artists, and miss out the group themselves. Now - another point i feel is negative (although don't focus on it to much) is the fact that the singles they released from the album are mixed quite severely, given this, the singles are better than the album versions, but why do that to the fans ? Selling the album to them with songs that are not-quite-as-good as the one's they heard on the radio?
    OVERALL - A quirky album that all in all deserves to go down in history as one of the best re-birth albums of all time. It may not be a 10/10 for effort or overall sound, but don't overlook this album, it's one for collection.    … Expand
  45. anonreview
    Mar 18, 2011
    9
    This album is superbly individual, exciting and introduces a great sound that is to be called The Black Eyed Peas.
  46. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 26, 2013
    7
    Overall, not bad of an album. "Shut Up," "Where is the Love" and "Let's Get it Started" were excellent tracks that made the album worth listening.
  47. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    8
    This is an album that really focuses on the good old hip hop. Fresh beats and rhymes makes this album by the Peas a real cult classic. No one song is consistently annoying or maddening.
  48. ChunkDump
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    Wheres The Love? and Lets get it Retarded/Started were the anthems of the early 2000s. Will, Apl and Taboos bars and Fergie singing make this project literally pop. hey mama was great too but didnt hit the same.
  49. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Oh, this is such an amazing album, The Black Eyed Peas are great and Fergie's vocal adds so much to the table
  50. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The Black Eyed Peas uses Fergie's voice so well and the result is their best album yet!
  51. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    An amazing record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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.
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  2. Urb
    20
    The crew's 1982-ish rhyme schemes and vapid lyrics reach new lows. [Oct 2003, p.85]
  3. 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.
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