HITnRUN: Phase Two
by Prince
  • Record Label: NPG
  • Release Date: Dec 12, 2015
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    60
    And so, yet again, Prince remains an artist in sore need of an outside editor. Still, if your attention span as a Prince fan has been sorely tested, HITnRUN Phase Two is a good point to reconnect with him. [Mar 2016, p.113]
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 11, 2016
    60
    While patchy, the good news is that Phase Two is much better than its predecessor.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Dec 21, 2015
    60
    Like its companion album, it’s wildly inconsistent but when Prince hits form, it’s difficult to argue with the man’s genius.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jan 8, 2016
    47
    The redeeming moments are ones which make some unpredictable moves--any shocks are welcome on a record as polite and poised as this.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jan 8, 2016
    47
    The redeeming moments are ones which make some unpredictable moves--any shocks are welcome on a record as polite and poised as this.
  7. Consequence
    Dec 18, 2015
    42
    While Prince is raging against the dying of the light, there exists no graceful innovation on HITNRUN Phase Two. Instead, Prince presents only an aped version of his one-time vitality.
  8. The Wire
    Feb 18, 2016
    40
    Even in the midst of the fairly wretched Phase Two there are gems but you sure have to dig for them. [Feb 2016, p.54]
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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 8 out of 32
  1. poplife75
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Unlike its predecessor, this is a very pleasant suprise. An album full of lush sounds, great melodies. On constant repeat since I got it. HisUnlike its predecessor, this is a very pleasant suprise. An album full of lush sounds, great melodies. On constant repeat since I got it. His voice has rarely sounded so good on record.… Full Review »
  2. Cpillow
    Dec 13, 2017
    8
    "Hitnrun: Phase Two" is the album Phase One should have been if it was, you know, good. Phase Two doesn't try to copy a trend, and instead"Hitnrun: Phase Two" is the album Phase One should have been if it was, you know, good. Phase Two doesn't try to copy a trend, and instead finds its own identity. Phase Two is an incredibly jazzy alum that covers a multitude of topics and presents some of Prince's best and most underrated work.

    This album hits the ground running with "Baltimore; a great commentary on the current political state of the United States, with some fantastic background vocals and guitar riffs. "RocknRoll Love Affair" tells a cute little story about boy meets girl, with horns to boot. "Xtraloveable" is another hit with more of the jazzy instrumentation that I love.

    Some of the songs near the end are a bit forgettable or in the case of "When She Comes" stays falsetto for far too long. With that being said, this is a vast departure from Phase One and for the better.    … Full Review »
  3. Gastropoda
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    Great late Prince. You can hear that he had a lot of ideas in him. Spirit never left Prince. Those 'Phases' were like some preparation forGreat late Prince. You can hear that he had a lot of ideas in him. Spirit never left Prince. Those 'Phases' were like some preparation for something more and exciting like always with him. Song Revelation is a miracle.. Love U prince. Rest in peace.… Full Review »
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