Summary:The seven-track release from Travis Scott and the JACKBOYS features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Offset, Quavo, ROSALÍA, Sheck Wes, Don Toliver, and Young Thug.
Each song is different, and the wide-ranging scope is something we haven’t had from a collective since ‘Revenge Of The Dreamers III’ by Dreamville and J.Cole record label last summer.
Despite impressive features and banging singles, JACKBOYS seems too lean of a project to feel like a noteworthy introduction to Scott’s label and collective.
With so many loose threads, JACKBOYS isn't the compilation album one would hope for — instead, it seems rushed and put together to make a year-end release.
It’s Toliver who sounds like he’s rallying, his voice less like a piece of software and more an instrument of feeling. His singsong verse is one of the few moments on JACKBOYS that isn’t just product.
Very little is going on lyrically above but Smoke’s energy is priceless. That same energy is only marginally filtered through these swift-moving tracks. The entire album is more of an elongated intro to the Cactus Jack brand.
This is a pretty sick and fun EP/album by Travis. It has some great hits even though it is a small project. This album was constantly on playThis is a pretty sick and fun EP/album by Travis. It has some great hits even though it is a small project. This album was constantly on play during the pandemic. My favorite piece was "OUT WEST".…Expand
Esse aqui teve quase todas músicas como um chiclete no meu celular, mas faltou a primeira tem a rosaslia e o lil baby sendo que eu acho muitoEsse aqui teve quase todas músicas como um chiclete no meu celular, mas faltou a primeira tem a rosaslia e o lil baby sendo que eu acho muito melhor a versão só com o travis e tem uma outra que n é lá essas coisas. No geral jackboys é muito bom.…Expand
The JACKBOYS compilation EP allows for Travis to take a sufficient step back for Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and Luxury Tax (in that order basedThe JACKBOYS compilation EP allows for Travis to take a sufficient step back for Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and Luxury Tax (in that order based on the quality of their performance on the project) to take, then share, center stage. The greatest aspect of the EP is the aesthetic it gives off: a dark, mysterious, and intriguing vibe that also in a way prepares the listener for either the future or the continuation of the ideas behind JACKBOYS. Not the best Travis Scott project, but definitely an outstanding introductory project for the label’s, and its artists’ respective futures. 8/10 = B…Expand
Beats sound great, Don Toliver was amazing, and to be honest I liked the project, but it's just another Travis Scott tape at its core. ThatBeats sound great, Don Toliver was amazing, and to be honest I liked the project, but it's just another Travis Scott tape at its core. That isn't a bad thing but its nothing that made me say "wow classic tape". All said though its the best project released so far in 2020.…Expand
A nagging sense of lacking true substance dogs the EP throughout despite immaculate production and fine performances by both Scott and hisA nagging sense of lacking true substance dogs the EP throughout despite immaculate production and fine performances by both Scott and his features, and resultantly functions best as an "Astroworld" palette cleanser/introduction to JACKBOYS above all else.…Expand
While Travis and Don Toliver certainly shine on this album, Sheck Wes and Rosalia's performances leave something to be desired. The HIGHEST INWhile Travis and Don Toliver certainly shine on this album, Sheck Wes and Rosalia's performances leave something to be desired. The HIGHEST IN THE ROOM Remix isn't amazing, and I still prefer the original. The transition from Lil Baby's verse to the outro isn't as clean as the original transition and Rosalia doing adlibs doesn't work for me. On GANG GANG, Sheck Wes delivers a subpar performance at best. HAD ENOUGH has a decent Quavo and Offset verse but the instrumental leaves something to be desired. The high point on the album, for me, is What To Do, which has a very catchy hook and a great Don Toliver verse. What disappoints me the most, however, is that this EP could've been great. On Astroworld, Don Toliver and . Travis had incredible chemistry and it is certainly present here, but it seems like Sheck Wes wasn't 100% necessary. This EP is a far cry from Travis' early works such as Rodeo and Days Before Rode, and I'm not sure I like it.…Expand
An album that really disappointed me a bit, starting with the HITR remix, I didn't like the Rosalia part, after this song the only notableAn album that really disappointed me a bit, starting with the HITR remix, I didn't like the Rosalia part, after this song the only notable thing is OUT WEST, which Thugger saves a lot, and GANG GANG, especially the Don Toliver part , at HAD ENOUGH I was disappointed with the Migos part, and GATTI and WHAT TO DO? I did not like them. Remarkable: Travis saves several songs, although I didn't see him shine too much, the excellent Thugger at OUT WEST and Don Toliver did quite well too. And excellent production. Sorry my english, im from South America.…Expand