Harlan & Alondra
by Buddy
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jul 20, 2018
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Exclaim
    Jul 26, 2018
    90
    Harlan & Alondra feels like an older album in the same way that Buddy gives the impression of rappers from the past, but when you add in modern day energy, the album becomes very special.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 26, 2018
    85
    2018 is barely halfway through, but Harlan & Alondra will have to be crowbarred out of end-of-year lists come December. An absolute triumph.
  3. The New York Times
    Aug 1, 2018
    80
    Like YG’s songs, Buddy’s music is full of small homages to the Los Angeles sounds of yesteryear. But while YG is polishing one idea until it shines blindingly, Buddy is crossing generations, building new paths.
  5. HipHopDX
    Jul 26, 2018
    80
    Buddy’s self-acceptance ensures his future in Hip Hop is bright and shines through on Harlan & Alonda. The pursuit of his goals has finally paid off with this grand debut.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jul 26, 2018
    74
    Even sharing a track with current it-man Ty Dolla $ign on the mellow celebration of “Hey Up There,” he’s able to hold his own. Conversely, when he leans into rapping, he achieves an emotive style of delivery that injects his words with extra resonance. Still, Buddy is at his best when he lets himself be carefree.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Yikes137
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    H&A is one of the smoothest hip-hop albums ever released. The production is the highest quality, and the sounds that Buddy and his crew choseH&A is one of the smoothest hip-hop albums ever released. The production is the highest quality, and the sounds that Buddy and his crew chose mesh perfectly. On top of that, Buddy has incredible hooks on every song and his ability to deliver and switch flows is as good as any top rapper in the game. It's a must-listen album and most likely has a permanent place in my top 10 favorite albums of all time.… Full Review »
  2. jacobfurness
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    Buddy's unique style is shown off on this album. This project is perfect "good vibes" music.
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