Maths + English
by Dizzee Rascal
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Jun 5, 2007
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Drowned In Sound
    60
    Our advice, then: pick and choose via online outlets to get the best out of this album, as in this instance Dizzee’s mathematical skills have failed to calculate a formula for another must-buy release.
  2. Uncut
    60
    If nothing else, [his] accountant will be pleased with Maths & English's broad appeal. [Jul 2007, p.99]
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  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    Maths + English is not without its gems.
  5. Stylus Magazine
    58
    The price of diversity is cohesion and there are points where Maths + English veers wildly off track.
  6. Spin
    50
    Scattered. [Jul 2007, p.95]

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best Album of 2007

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. KhalidB
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    AAMAAZZING release by dizzee, i agree the lily allen and alex turner(arctic monkeys) contributions werent neccesary, But a High light of this AAMAAZZING release by dizzee, i agree the lily allen and alex turner(arctic monkeys) contributions werent neccesary, But a High light of this album would be Da Feelin' the lyrics are okay, but the beat and samples were Amazing in it, Dizze is an amazing lyricist however, hes making critically acclaimed music that most 30 year olds make (hes 22, on his 3rd cd, all of them thus far were AMAZING).. just bravo dizzeee… Full Review »
  2. seand
    Jul 29, 2007
    9
    amazing, best hip hop album of the year so far. i like his use of somewhat more conventional American hip hop stylings while still retaining amazing, best hip hop album of the year so far. i like his use of somewhat more conventional American hip hop stylings while still retaining his original sound… Full Review »
  3. RogerT
    Jun 25, 2007
    9
    A return to greatness after the personally rather dissapointing Showtime. Generally packed with tunes although I feel the Artic Monkeys and A return to greatness after the personally rather dissapointing Showtime. Generally packed with tunes although I feel the Artic Monkeys and Lily Allen contibutions were uneccesary. The track Pussyhole (Old Skool) should have you throwing some shapes. Excellent return… Full Review »
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