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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 232 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the Texan rap group was recorded in Abbey Road Studios as well as Hawaii.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. DIY Magazine
    Sep 24, 2018
    100
    After Saturation's freewheeling spirit and an insatiable appetite for fun, Iridescence had to confront the past nine months, and make a statement as to how the band move forward. It does so emphatically.
  2. Consequence
    Sep 24, 2018
    91
    Iridescence is full-to-bursting; it’s like almost eating too much food, almost drinking too much booze; it’s getting close to too much, and still asking for more.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 24, 2018
    90
    The more you listen, the more intricacies you notice. The more you listen, the more you realise just how defining this record will be for the future of Brockhampton.
  4. HipHopDX
    Sep 24, 2018
    82
    As a highly experimental album, the occasional misfire is a guarantee. Ultimately, Iridescence is an exciting way to start a new trilogy and is a testament to Brockhampton’s perseverance.
  5. AllMusic
    Oct 11, 2018
    80
    Very much a product of their time, Brockhampton absorbs what they need from across genres, sharing honest confessions from their varied personal backgrounds (the most striking provided by group leader Kevin Abstract) and reflecting its mixed audience as a voice of their generation. Brockhampton have seized upon this defining moment with Iridescence, a defining peak in their young career.
  6. Clash Music
    Sep 28, 2018
    80
    Iridescence feels like Brockhampton have regrouped musically to create a great, if not perfect, representation and platform to build on.
  7. Pitchfork
    Sep 26, 2018
    66
    A collection of mosh-pit conductors, crowded songs, and fleeting moments of delicacy. Outside of the clear-eyed admissions of Abstract, the vocalists often get swallowed in the heavy mix, making the absence of Vann, their sharpest MC on past releases, noticeable.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. YoungLinkCon
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    The Fourth Studio album from BROCKHAMPTON does not disappoint. After the recent allegations towards one of their core members "Ameer Vann" andThe Fourth Studio album from BROCKHAMPTON does not disappoint. After the recent allegations towards one of their core members "Ameer Vann" and having him leaving the group, many were left to worry how their next project would turn out and if it could compete with the SATURATION trilogy. To no surprise the album knocks it out of the park with songs such as NEW ORLEANS, TAPE, J'OUVERT, etc. The record tackles the last 9 months of their career talking about all the struggles they've had to deal with having risen to fame so fast. If you like experimental music definetly check this one out.… Expand
  2. omar3213
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best albums that the group has ever released and one of the best albums I have ever listened to. At first listen I was notThis is one of the best albums that the group has ever released and one of the best albums I have ever listened to. At first listen I was not sure about how I felt about it but the more I listened to this album the more I realized how incredible it really is. From the production to the vocals, everything is top notch. If you didn't like the album at first listen then I really recommend listening through it again and giving it another try. I believe that this album is better than the iconic saturation 1 and saturation 2. I still think that saturation 3 is a little better than this album but not by much. I can't wait to see where the group goes from here. Ultimately, I would give this album a 9.5 out of 10!… Expand
  4. krimzon
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    On their fourth album in only 15 months Brockhampton have ramped everything up to eleven. This record makes their debut Saturation'sOn their fourth album in only 15 months Brockhampton have ramped everything up to eleven. This record makes their debut Saturation's ultra-ambitious mix of soft RnB and in-your-face, hardcore bars look like tiny pre-school baby time by comparison. This record is all over the place. It's one of the craziest albums I've heard from a major-label rap group, and is the reason why Brockhampton will likely be one of the most influential artists of the next decade. If there's one thing I love, it's artists who aren't afraid to take risks and who aren't afraid to make mistakes in order to push themselves. Brockhampton are that group, except without the mistakes.… Expand
  5. brockcheese
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    This is a really cool project that shows that they can be just as good as saturation even without banging out 3 albums a year. The lack ofThis is a really cool project that shows that they can be just as good as saturation even without banging out 3 albums a year. The lack of ameer vann shines through.… Expand
  6. Gkirkman
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    I think this album is a stepping stone that people haven’t stepped up with yet but will as time goes on.
  7. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Truly a big leap from the SATURATION trilogy. The absence of Ameer is pretty visible, still, album is very good
  8. Yeezus
    Sep 28, 2018
    0
    This is one of the most overrated "boy bands" going around in music right now. I am happy they are getting success, but this is a letdownThis is one of the most overrated "boy bands" going around in music right now. I am happy they are getting success, but this is a letdown compared to the saturation series.… Expand

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