Fireplace: TheNotTheOtherSide
by Hodgy
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 19, 2016
    80
    This is certainly Long's most substantive release, and also a highlight of the extended Odd Future discography.
  2. The Wire
    Jan 27, 2017
    70
    A confused but compulsive listen. [Feb 2017, p.60]
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  3. Exclaim
    Dec 19, 2016
    70
    While the self-examination he committed to tape this time around isn't quite as pointed as those of other figures in the genre this year, it's a worthwhile story to hear as we welcome Hodgy back to the mic.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Dec 19, 2016
    67
    To Hodgy’s credit, several of the tracks on Fireplace do manage to break free of vague personal change into songs that are resonant for their tension.
  6. Pitchfork
    Dec 19, 2016
    50
    Musically, it is hardly satisfying, as the fleeting enjoyable moments are swallowed up by a great deal of frustrating mediocrity.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. nirvanafreak
    Jan 12, 2017
    9
    One of my favourites of 2016. No filler at all on this. It was such a surprise that it turned out this good. I mean I did not expect to loveOne of my favourites of 2016. No filler at all on this. It was such a surprise that it turned out this good. I mean I did not expect to love this at all.… Full Review »
  2. TheReviewer24
    Dec 31, 2016
    7
    It was pretty good. Some clever bars here and there, a lil wayne feature, solid beats. Hodgy is really just doing some of the same stuff heIt was pretty good. Some clever bars here and there, a lil wayne feature, solid beats. Hodgy is really just doing some of the same stuff he did with Odd Future but just at a better level.… Full Review »
  3. AlexDionisio1
    Dec 23, 2016
    8
    Mature real rap over less-is-more beats from a great Odd Futurist. Hodgy creates positive heat in Fireplace and wild fires on the West CoastMature real rap over less-is-more beats from a great Odd Futurist. Hodgy creates positive heat in Fireplace and wild fires on the West Coast hip-hop scene.… Full Review »
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