Fear of God II: Let Us Pray [EP]
by Pusha T
  • Record Label: DECON
  • Release Date: Nov 8, 2011
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Nov 29, 2011
    91
    Every mean word delivers, and with cameos from Tyler the Creator to 50 Cent it's as if he never went solo.
  2. Okayplayer
    Jan 12, 2012
    86
    The LP's best moments are when Pusha digs deeper.
  3. XXL
    Nov 10, 2011
    80
    Although some of its strongest cuts already appeared on its predecessor ("My God," "Alone In Vegas," "I Still Wanna"), Pusha ultimately leaves anticipation for his official solo introduction.
  5. AllMusic
    Nov 9, 2011
    80
    Producers Shawty Redd, Nottz, and A-Traxx all contribute bottom-heavy stunners while West, Diddy, Juicy J, and Young Jeezy add the right amount of outside influence, making this just a tad more "fun" than your usual casket drop from Clipse.
  6. RapReviews.com
    Nov 16, 2011
    75
    He's never too sappy, too apologetic, or too mean-spirited.
  7. The A.V. Club
    Nov 9, 2011
    75
    Fear Of God II is the lean, rousing listen that its predecessor wasn't.
  8. Pitchfork
    Nov 9, 2011
    71
    Its quality is mostly a testament to Pusha's connections and his ear for beats, but the rapping is sufficiently competent enough that the album never drags, which is less of a backhanded compliment than it might read.
  9. Under The Radar
    Jan 19, 2012
    70
    Let Us Pray isn't a classic, but it puts Pusha T on the short list of rappers capable of delivering one. [#39, p. 75]
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  10. HipHopDX
    Nov 9, 2011
    70
    It's isn't exactly a new album or even an entirely new mixtape, but taken at face value, Fear of God II is a solid collection of tracks.
  11. Mojo
    Jun 28, 2012
    60
    He wastes half his solo debut dishing out second rate filler. Thankfully, his true colours shine through on I Still Wanna, Raid and Trouble On My Mind ... although they're frustrating glimpses of a potent artist coasting too readily on past glories. [Jan 2012, p.99]
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  12. Q Magazine
    Feb 13, 2012
    60
    The gloomy beats prove best suited to Pusha's own sinister drawl. [Feb 2012, p.104]
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  13. Uncut
    Dec 12, 2011
    60
    Even though the Neptunes have long gone off the boil, their contributions are so much better than those of the other assembled "star" producers. [Jan 2012, p.96]
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  14. Prefix Magazine
    Nov 21, 2011
    60
    Mostly though, Pusha seems lost.
  15. DJ Booth
    Nov 10, 2011
    60
    Most of Fear of God feels like detached, competent, common-denominator, major-label hip-hop, which would be fine if we weren't already aware what he's capable of.
  16. Spin
    Nov 9, 2011
    60
    Let Us Pray offers a familiar Scarface tableau, but Pusha and cast (including a demonic Tyler, the Creator on "Trouble on My Mind") paint his fantasies with requisite fervor.
  17. PopMatters
    Jan 18, 2012
    50
    Unsteady and muddled.
  18. Rolling Stone
    Nov 9, 2011
    50
    Pusha is too reserved to pull off the revamped sound--he's more Raekwon than Rick Ross, better suited to quick-tongued storytelling than to bombast.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. eli_obeid
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    Flames is an understatement,, Thugger executed it so swiftly in this project................ just wow, what a beautiful work of art. NowFlames is an understatement,, Thugger executed it so swiftly in this project................ just wow, what a beautiful work of art. Now excuse me while I go and bump this album in my car… Full Review »
  2. RonaldOVOXO
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    I've been a pusha fan since the early 2000's. This ep proves that pusha can do good on his own. Early track was on point. Cant wait for hisI've been a pusha fan since the early 2000's. This ep proves that pusha can do good on his own. Early track was on point. Cant wait for his first album & the G.O.O.D music compilation. Cop it if ur a pusha fan… Full Review »
  3. brockcheese
    Dec 20, 2015
    7
    While Pusha is not touching on any new ground in terms of Rap music as a whole, this album still contains great beats and introspective lyricsWhile Pusha is not touching on any new ground in terms of Rap music as a whole, this album still contains great beats and introspective lyrics that question Pusha's own role in the rap game.… Full Review »
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