Rodeo
by Travis Scott
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Sep 4, 2015
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  1. andrewerdna
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    Blown away by Travi$ on this one. As every artist grows and changes, so does their music and this is a work of art. Not so impressed with the production wished Travi$ wouldve handled it a little more. Other than that, Album of the Year, with great features. My favorite from the album is Maria, Im Drunk ft. Justin Bieber and Young Thug!
  2. masanga2k14
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Travi$ on this one is giving an impeccable piece of work. This album is the perfected form of what many Atlanta artists such as Future have only attempted to do by creating high art ignorance. This album is cohesive and when in a inebriated stated the album dark and wavy sounds are only enhanced. This music is definitely that of the new generation as it is dark and the deep bass onlyTravi$ on this one is giving an impeccable piece of work. This album is the perfected form of what many Atlanta artists such as Future have only attempted to do by creating high art ignorance. This album is cohesive and when in a inebriated stated the album dark and wavy sounds are only enhanced. This music is definitely that of the new generation as it is dark and the deep bass only consistently follows the vibes of a drug endued party.… Expand
  3. tpab
    Mar 7, 2016
    9
    This album is autotune done right. A creative theme plus great rapping and production creates an excellent project and also his best project surpassing days before rodeo and owl pharaoh
  4. Connorcox1997
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Travis Scott's debut album Rodeo is a fantastic start to his career. The beats are extremely dope, the production is great, and the features on this album did their thing. I absolutely loved all the songs on the album. Rodeo is an excellent start to Travis Scott's career. I Highly Recommend it.
  5. arnmlr6
    May 7, 2016
    8
    Not a perfect album, but it's damn near close. First and foremost the production on this project is phenomenal; I don't think there's a beat on this album that doesn't use the trap sound in the most professional or creative way possible. The lyrics are catchy, the narrative is interesting and clever, and the albums mood, feel, and aesthetic is extremely rich. One of my favorite albums ofNot a perfect album, but it's damn near close. First and foremost the production on this project is phenomenal; I don't think there's a beat on this album that doesn't use the trap sound in the most professional or creative way possible. The lyrics are catchy, the narrative is interesting and clever, and the albums mood, feel, and aesthetic is extremely rich. One of my favorite albums of the year by far and I cannot wait for Travi$ Scotts next one.

    Favorite Tracks: Antidote, Oh My Dis Side, Nightcrawler, Flying High, Piss on Your Grave    … Expand
  6. Skovronski
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Travi$ Scott se reinventa novamente. A estrela solitária de Houston finalmente tem sua chance de explodir, e ele agarra ela com toda sua força. E apresenta para o público um ótimo trabalho. Em alguns momentos soou como Yeezus, Days Before Rodeo e em outros Owl Pharaoh, mas nada que seja repetitivo. Ele acerta nas produções e nas participações. Todos estranharam a participação de JustinTravi$ Scott se reinventa novamente. A estrela solitária de Houston finalmente tem sua chance de explodir, e ele agarra ela com toda sua força. E apresenta para o público um ótimo trabalho. Em alguns momentos soou como Yeezus, Days Before Rodeo e em outros Owl Pharaoh, mas nada que seja repetitivo. Ele acerta nas produções e nas participações. Todos estranharam a participação de Justin Bieber no começo, mas após a canção, todos notamos o seu potencial para rimar, ele pode ir longe. Uma das colaborações mais aguardada pelos fãs de Kanye West & Travi$ Scott finalmente ocorre. A faixa 'Piss on Your Grave' originalmente obtinha participação de outra lenda, Paul McCartney. Pelo nível de ambos artistas, eu esperava algo memorável, mas não é uma faixa decepcionante. Enfim, falo agora sobre a melhor faixa do álbum '90210', com produção de DJ Dahi e participação de Kacy Hill, o trio colabora para realizar uma excelente faixa.

    Um ótimo álbum para um debut.

    9.0/10    … Expand
  7. kidcwithaperiod
    Dec 2, 2015
    7
    Travi$ Scott is an artist I've had mixed feelings about in the past. I didn't like most of his previous work, such as Days Before Rodeo and the singles dropped inbetween that project and Rodeo itself but I was incredibly surprised by the final product.

    The majority of tracks on this record are great, such as Antidote, Maria, I'm Drunk, Pray 4 Love, Nightcrawlers and 90210. The features    Travi$ Scott is an artist I've had mixed feelings about in the past. I didn't like most of his previous work, such as Days Before Rodeo and the singles dropped inbetween that project and Rodeo itself but I was incredibly surprised by the final product.

    The majority of tracks on this record are great, such as Antidote, Maria, I'm Drunk, Pray 4 Love, Nightcrawlers and 90210. The features on the record are also surprisingly decent, with features from Quavo of Migos, 2 Chainz, Swae Lee, The Weeknd and Toro Y Moi which are all pretty nice.

    The main two issues I have with the album are the track 'Piss On Your Grave ft. Kanye West' and the album cover itself. Normally, I wouldn't allow a piece of artwork that accompanies the album itself to factor into my like/dislike of an album but the cover art here is so repulsive that it made the album unappealing to me prior to listening and still makes me have mixed thoughts about purchasing the album physically just due to how much I dislike the cover art.

    Overall, Travi$ Scott came through with an incredibly surprising first studio album but like his previous records, there's numerous flaws in his work which bring the album down a few points.    … Expand
  8. Youngmetro
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    An amazing album that plays out like a movie and has some of the most unique production i heard . Travis combines the Atlanta trap sound with cloud rap influences to make a unique sound.Combined with the personal lyrics ( while nothing technical wise crazy ) provides a feeling this is a mini documentary of shorts about Travis rise . Combined with all that makes this album feel like itAn amazing album that plays out like a movie and has some of the most unique production i heard . Travis combines the Atlanta trap sound with cloud rap influences to make a unique sound.Combined with the personal lyrics ( while nothing technical wise crazy ) provides a feeling this is a mini documentary of shorts about Travis rise . Combined with all that makes this album feel like it could be dropped today ,and still not only be as good and unique but maybe even more so.… Expand
  9. elhenzo
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    Favorite tracks: 90210, Pray 4 Love, Nightcrawler, Antidote, Maria I'm Drunk, Wasted, Piss on Your Grave, Oh My Dis Side, 3500, Impossible, I Can Tell, Ok Alright, Never Catch Me
    Least favorite track: Pornography
  10. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    Rodeo takes trap into places it never dreamed of being before, and establishes himself as one of the premier talents of his generation. A truly magnificent piece of work that ages like fine wine. The production is unreal, the concept is well done and Travis also adds a lot of character to the project with his underrated lyrics. Rodeo is an indisputable classic of the generation and aRodeo takes trap into places it never dreamed of being before, and establishes himself as one of the premier talents of his generation. A truly magnificent piece of work that ages like fine wine. The production is unreal, the concept is well done and Travis also adds a lot of character to the project with his underrated lyrics. Rodeo is an indisputable classic of the generation and a coronation of Travis as trap's greatest of all time.… Expand
  11. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    8
    I initially wrote Travis off as just another Future type rapper when I first heard him but then I decided to give him a fair shot with this album and damn it's actually really good and quite diverse when compared to the stereotypical auto tune rapper.

    Best songs: 90210 / Oh My Dis Side / Pornography
  12. jmo
    Aug 12, 2018
    8
    Travis Scott Delivers a Modern Trap Classic taking the basic formulaic genre trap and bringing it into a moody dark sensational album. The Album gets off to a fast start a dark trap banger showing the story of Jacques Webster narrated by the Grand Hustles' T.I. Following that, we have an even darker song titled "Oh My Dis Side" halfway through the tempo switches to a more upbeat excitingTravis Scott Delivers a Modern Trap Classic taking the basic formulaic genre trap and bringing it into a moody dark sensational album. The Album gets off to a fast start a dark trap banger showing the story of Jacques Webster narrated by the Grand Hustles' T.I. Following that, we have an even darker song titled "Oh My Dis Side" halfway through the tempo switches to a more upbeat exciting track talking about how Travis made it to this point in his life. The Song also has an excellent verse from Migo's Quavo. Travis Continues his mastery flow and production throughout the entire album delivering something unimaginable and surprising due to his average, half-baked mixtapes he's released before Rodeo. Travis Delivers a dark artistic Trap project filled with amazing production and decent but average lyricism.

    Lyrics 7.5/10
    Production 8/10
    Vocals 8/10
    Features 8/10
    Overall 8/10

    Favorite Tracks 3500 (feat. 2 Chainz & Future), Oh My Dis Side (feat. Quavo), 90210 (feat. Kacy Hill), Maria I'm Drunk (feat. Young Thug & Justin Beiber, Nightcrawler (feat. Swae Lee & Cheif Keef)

    Worst Tracks: Wasted (feat. Juicy J), P*ss on Your Grave (feat. Kayne West),    … Expand
  13. ImNotLincoln
    Jul 1, 2019
    9
    I personally loved this album, I feel Travis really put the "art" into trap music on Rodeo and yet was still able to appeal to a wide audience as well as experienced music listeners who were looking for a little more from him. His production here really shines and while you can tell he takes a lot of influence from southern rap music and Kanye West, it's never at the point where he isI personally loved this album, I feel Travis really put the "art" into trap music on Rodeo and yet was still able to appeal to a wide audience as well as experienced music listeners who were looking for a little more from him. His production here really shines and while you can tell he takes a lot of influence from southern rap music and Kanye West, it's never at the point where he is copying them, or blatantly ripping off their ideas. Travis is able to put his own spin on it and his auto tuned vocals sound great all across the album. This is not a flawless album, Travis is not the most spiritual lyrical miracle rapper on the planet but he delivers enough substance and personality in his bars that it outweighs his setbacks on this album. Piss On Your Grave is a cool song but it doesn't really fit in with the rest of the songs here, I don't know why Kanye wanted it to be on Rodeo, if he had released it as a single It still would sounded better. It seems like he was influenced heavily by Death Grips Jenny Death album, which was released at the end of March that year, it's likely as they've been influences to him before. Otherwise than those blemishes this is a fantastic album, and in my opinion it's one of the best trap rap albums ever made and a must listen for any who think trap can only be mindless club songs made by talent less bums.
    9/10    … Expand
  14. BSKI
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    A beautiful and intricate album, you have the dirty and grimy vocals of Travis Scott that keep the dark vibe of the album going whilst keeping the trap aesthetic and you also have the AMAZING production behind this album. Songs like 90210, Ok Alright, Oh My Dis Side and basically every song on this album feature amazing instrumentals which is what keeps Travis as one of the most diverseA beautiful and intricate album, you have the dirty and grimy vocals of Travis Scott that keep the dark vibe of the album going whilst keeping the trap aesthetic and you also have the AMAZING production behind this album. Songs like 90210, Ok Alright, Oh My Dis Side and basically every song on this album feature amazing instrumentals which is what keeps Travis as one of the most diverse trap rappers. His instrumentals and vocal melodies are artistic and expressive and on Rodeo he is at his peak. Rodeo is the best TRAP album that has been ever created so far and it'll be along time coming before an album like this will be topped.… Expand
  15. JohnPaulG
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Best Album by Travis, Such emotion as shown in this album and till this day i love all the songs and can relate to that.
    90210 is the best song travis ever sang.
  16. akshayshawarma
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    9.3/10

    Best Tracks: Maria I'm Drunk, 90210, Oh My Dis Side, Apple Pie, Pray 4 Love, Pornography Worst Tracks: Never Catch Me, Ok Alright, Flying High Best Features: Young Thug, The Weeknd, Kacy Hill, Future, Justin Bieber, Swae Lee Worst Feature: Toro y Mio After some solid mixtapes like Owl Pharoah and Days Before Rodeo providing further insight into Travis Scott's catchy    9.3/10

    Best Tracks: Maria I'm Drunk, 90210, Oh My Dis Side, Apple Pie, Pray 4 Love, Pornography
    Worst Tracks: Never Catch Me, Ok Alright, Flying High

    Best Features: Young Thug, The Weeknd, Kacy Hill, Future, Justin Bieber, Swae Lee
    Worst Feature: Toro y Mio

    After some solid mixtapes like Owl Pharoah and Days Before Rodeo providing further insight into Travis Scott's catchy autotune style, He was considered nothing but an artist that you could play in the radio or strip club and put his discography as background music, But in late 2015 Travis proved every music outlet wrong by comprising a masterpiece of an album containing dark trap bangers about his Houston upbringing like Oh My Dis Side and Nightcrawler but also some lyrical ballads about Travis's shady association with crime and drugs. The best part of this album is probably the amazing trap production, mostly produced by Travis himself as he got his big break from producing with Kanye West on the GOOD Music compilation song tape, also known as Good Friday. His production increases here incorporating more elements into songs like smooth beat switches and fantastic drums and 808's. The features also shine here with melodic verses from The Weeknd and Swae Lee to hard trap banger formatted verses from legendary trap artists like 2Chainz and Future. Every feature on here is perfectly placed, especially old school legend T.I and his intro and outro to the album depicting Travis as a young rebel who bends the laws and exceeds society expectations on the intro track Pornography and the original version outro track: Apple Pie. Travis is also at his best with his autotune as his voice is instrumental and the instrumental is his voice, adding onto the young Houston rebel who bends rules theme. The lyrics aren't anything amazing but they are still pretty solid talking about topics like being an outlaw, drugs, strippers and the crazy events that Travis encountered upon his lifetime. 90210 is his most lyrical track talking about the dangers of the 90210 zipcode alley in Houston and talking about how fame impressed his fantasy after the beat switch. In conclusion, Rodeo is a trap masterpiece and i sone of the best albums ever made    … Expand
  17. okbuddyjosh
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Travis Scott in his debut album shows that his dreamy and dark production style can brings a lot to the trap scene. 5 years after this album was released it is still the greatest trap album of all time. After two relatively lower quality EP's, this album shows just how much potential LaFlame has. The production is incredible, Travis' lyrics are meaty and important, and there are fewTravis Scott in his debut album shows that his dreamy and dark production style can brings a lot to the trap scene. 5 years after this album was released it is still the greatest trap album of all time. After two relatively lower quality EP's, this album shows just how much potential LaFlame has. The production is incredible, Travis' lyrics are meaty and important, and there are few mediocre to bad tracks. The album opens up with Pornography which introduces us to the type of person Travis is through T.I.'s monologues and the lyrics themselves. Following the intro track, is Oh My Dis Side, one of the first of Travis' many two parters, and the second part features great verse from Travis and Quavo. Another high point on the album is 90210, my favorite song on the album. The first part is dark and psychedelic and features Kacy Hill belting over Travis' melodic singing/rapping. The first part melts into the second part where Travis displays his lyrical ability with an an amazing verse full of quotables. The are many other high points on the album such as the trippy Nightcrawler, the catch Antidote, and a great second verse on I Can Tell. There are few songs that don't sit well with me which is why this album is perfect.… Expand
  18. Jetskigucci
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Man, this album aged beautifully. In the hip hop world, rodeo is viewed as a classic piece that was the beginning of how trap music is today. The wide variety of styles and moods of the album really shows Travis’s artistic ability. The feature list is incredible, with Kacy Hill’s vocals gliding through 90210 or The Weeknd crooning on Pray 4 Love or Swae Lee and Chief Keef’s hazy club trapMan, this album aged beautifully. In the hip hop world, rodeo is viewed as a classic piece that was the beginning of how trap music is today. The wide variety of styles and moods of the album really shows Travis’s artistic ability. The feature list is incredible, with Kacy Hill’s vocals gliding through 90210 or The Weeknd crooning on Pray 4 Love or Swae Lee and Chief Keef’s hazy club trap sound on Nightcrawler. Not only is this album very influential for music now, it was ahead of it’s time. In 2015, trap music wasn’t a thing yet and rap was growing in different ways. After this album, a new path for rap was born and artists since then have followed this way of rap immensely. Another important aspect of this piece is that no song sounds alike and the sound in this album has grown from Travis Scott’s previous project, days before rodeo. This variety in styles of rap throughout the album makes this album easy to enjoy for a variety of listeners, as there’s different songs for everyone that all come together in a cohesive special package. If you look at this album in Travis’s discography and compare it to his former and latter albums, this album defines his sound that he elbowed into the super star he is today. Next, after talking to listeners today after 5 years since the release, the album has immense replay value and is still very popular today. Lastly, while talking with other listeners we all agreed that after 5 years of this album being out, there’s nothing like it. No one has released something close to this album with this much influence and importance. All in all, this album defines the change of rap music in the 2010’s and is a 10/10 in my eyes.… Expand
  19. dandowski
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Rodeo é considerado um dos melhores álbuns de trap de toda a história e com certeza um dos mais bem realizados e influentes da decada. Travis nesse projeto coloca a prova que o Auto-Tune pode ser usado como outro instrumento agregador para a música
  20. RegenT_A_1300
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    really good, inspirational, only thing weighing it down from an 11 is that denzel isn't there, xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
  21. Jarrett
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    People who have no understanding of audio production will never grasp why Travis Scott is so talented. Its deeper than rap. This is art. Definitely impressed with this young man's craftsmanship.
  22. SouthBeachLebro
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    The best elements of days before rodeo and owl pharaoh while being mastered with the best producers in the game made Rodeo the certified classic that it is
  23. Whatsversace
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    This album to be honest I felt was the ultimate cohesion of yeezus, days before and owl pharaoh I felt this album did exactly what it set out to do and is a strong contender for album of the year at this point. Travis definitely upped the ante on this album and put the game on notice
  24. nirvanafreak
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RODEO BY TRAVIS SCOTT
    Rating:82/100
    Favourite Tracks: Antidote, Piss On Your Grave (feat. Kanye West), Maria I'm Drunk (feat. Justin Bieber & Young Thug), Oh My Dis Side (feat. Quavo), Night Call (feat. Swae Lee & Chief Keef)
    Least Favourite Tracks: 3500 (feat. Future & 2 Chainz)
    It took me a few days to figure out how I felt about the new Travis Scott album. For a few days it was sat in my iTunes and then when i finally decided to dive into it i couldn’t really figure out if I hated or loved what I’d heard so I left it a few days and when I listened to it again it just clicked. I love it. The beats are super atmospheric throughout, its really cohesive, he makes great use of samples and the dark synths highlight the records (often depressingly) dark mood. Travis Scott’s vocal contributions don’t really impress me that much but I can get through them and there’s plenty of features to keep things rolling (even if they are a bit peculiar.) I wouldn’t say any of the songs are bangers (except maybe ‘Antidote’) but they’d still do well on the radio. The only song I actually dislike is ‘3500’, it’s like 7 minutes (why???) and it barely changes. I really liked ‘Piss On Your Grave’ I can’t see why it was getting hate, the raw drums and Jimi Hendrix sample sound great. Kanye West is fine on it as well I wasn’t expecting him to spit some fire and he didn’t. I guess Travis could have done Kanye’s part himself to the same effect but it would be a bit outrageous if he wasn’t on the album.
    Will I Return To It: Yea
    Try This If You Like: Kanye West    … Expand
  25. Swae
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Rodeo is one of the best albums this year. Travis killed it on this album hope the albums he can release in the future will be the same quality as Rodeo.
  26. RonTron
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    This is Yeezus done right. As a fellow HHH, we're surrounded by simplistic artists like Future, Migos, etc and by "real" hip hop like Kendrick and J. Cole. Travis Scott has struck a cord, albeit closer to simplistic rap, between the two genres. The album broods with absolutely beautiful instrumentals like Pornography and 90210 to deep cuts like 3500 and Piss on Your Grave. However, thereThis is Yeezus done right. As a fellow HHH, we're surrounded by simplistic artists like Future, Migos, etc and by "real" hip hop like Kendrick and J. Cole. Travis Scott has struck a cord, albeit closer to simplistic rap, between the two genres. The album broods with absolutely beautiful instrumentals like Pornography and 90210 to deep cuts like 3500 and Piss on Your Grave. However, there is one exception to the album. There are no "bangers". This isn't Days Before Rodeo in the slightest, with the exception of Drugs You Should Try. The features are all fitting, and the album rides smoothly without getting too boring. If you're a fan of Travis for his signature autotune sing song rap, listen to this immediately.… Expand
  27. saulb25
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    This is an album that will get mixed reviews. It doesn't appeal to everyone. I really enjoyed this album and I can say it will be on rotation for a while. (Blah Blah Blah Travis Scott bites other artist... blah blah blah he sounds like this and that....just enjoy the music and if you don't there are many other artist you could listen too)
  28. JACK15q
    Mar 7, 2020
    9
    This album is amazing, Its the best trap album of all time. It has good beats, lyrics and flow.
  29. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10
  30. Nnnathalie
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    If you liked " My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy ", you will love this album. Worth listen for the incredible " dramatic " Mike Dean synthetizers. Best song : Pray 4 Lovd
  31. bruhfromthela
    Sep 6, 2015
    6
    This album is not original. This is super average, jumping into the trends, Travis is biting all his features on this. Hed didnot find himself here. This is super dissapointment, this is some **** overrated, all he does is vampirizing his producers and consigners, this is wack as **** 6/10
  32. davidofgraft
    Sep 5, 2015
    1
    Why do people like Travis Scott? I legitimately can't figure it out. All he does is rip off the style of others, including but not limited to Drake, Kendrick, Kid Cudi, and Kanye (this dude is basically a cheap imitation of Kanye, let's be honest). Thus, nothing is special about his music. Almost song on here is unimpressive and unoriginal. The only songs that sound even remotely good areWhy do people like Travis Scott? I legitimately can't figure it out. All he does is rip off the style of others, including but not limited to Drake, Kendrick, Kid Cudi, and Kanye (this dude is basically a cheap imitation of Kanye, let's be honest). Thus, nothing is special about his music. Almost song on here is unimpressive and unoriginal. The only songs that sound even remotely good are "P*** On Your Grave" (featuring Kanye) and "Pray 4 Love" (featuring The Weeknd). And trust me, Travis Scott is not the reason that these songs are good. Do yourself a favor and don't bother trying to enjoy this album.… Expand
  33. brockcheese
    Sep 7, 2016
    6
    This album has an excellent production and it sounds like the complete package until you actually listen to Travis' lyrics. Every verse he's on is whack af.
  34. Jumpman
    Jan 16, 2016
    7
    A lot of ******* be hating on laflame but he knows how to make a project worth listening and vibing to ,mostly intoxicated. This is not as good as days before but it's still lit.
  35. MovieLover123
    Jul 26, 2016
    6
    After multiple hearings, I have come to the conclusion that Rodeo is simply just an "Ok" album from an Ok artist. Sure, it has great moments like tracks 90210 and Maria Im Drunk, but overall it's a soulless album from an empty vessel called Travis Scott. Ok alright!
  36. dell221
    Aug 12, 2018
    6
    this album is just ok the beats are ok nothing really bad here. but antidote is really good. love that song. to bad nothing else up here is as good
  37. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    8
    Great album.
  38. Atum_
    Jul 16, 2020
    3
    I don't know why, but this just didn't click with me at all, I thought most of the tracks were pretty uninteresting and felt bored at times, might need to give it a second listen when it's not 2 am, but regardless, really only enjoyed 90210 and Pray 4 Love, and I had heard both plenty of times prior to listening to the album. Have to say that 90210 is his best song though imo, love thatI don't know why, but this just didn't click with me at all, I thought most of the tracks were pretty uninteresting and felt bored at times, might need to give it a second listen when it's not 2 am, but regardless, really only enjoyed 90210 and Pray 4 Love, and I had heard both plenty of times prior to listening to the album. Have to say that 90210 is his best song though imo, love that song.
    Favorite Tracks: 90210, Pray 4 Love    … Expand
  39. TeoM
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    The best Trap album ever period. Songs like Impossible, Apple Pie, Oh My Dis Side and 90210 are masterpieces.
  40. ben_zo77
    Nov 28, 2015
    7
    I, along with many others, expected a lot out of this album. It disappointed me, to an extent. Scott proved he could make a cohesive album, but there's some mediocre material littered throughout. He tightened up his unique sound, but I would have liked to see some progress to an even greater level. Despite the project's flaws, there's a few bangers that I'll be bumping for awhile, and I'mI, along with many others, expected a lot out of this album. It disappointed me, to an extent. Scott proved he could make a cohesive album, but there's some mediocre material littered throughout. He tightened up his unique sound, but I would have liked to see some progress to an even greater level. Despite the project's flaws, there's a few bangers that I'll be bumping for awhile, and I'm definitely looking forward to what Travis can do with his next album. ~ 7.1/10 ~ w/ deluxe edition tracks: 7.0/10
    Best track: "Nightcrawler"
    Other notable tracks: "Piss On Your Grave", "Maria I'm Drunk" & "I Can Tell"    … Expand
  41. Swishalicious29
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    Absolutely love the beats on this record and the way Travis complements them as well. Yeah its not smart or lyrical, but it just wants to have a good time and it succeeds at that. "3500" is an epic seven minute undertaking with excellent guitars in the background and a humorous verse from 2 Chainz, "Oh My Dis Side" is just one of the many songs here that pulls of an excellent transitionAbsolutely love the beats on this record and the way Travis complements them as well. Yeah its not smart or lyrical, but it just wants to have a good time and it succeeds at that. "3500" is an epic seven minute undertaking with excellent guitars in the background and a humorous verse from 2 Chainz, "Oh My Dis Side" is just one of the many songs here that pulls of an excellent transition into the next part of the song. "Wasted" has some middle eastern style to it which is really enjoyable and "Antidote" is a hazy intoxicating song which is one of my favorites of 2015. Overall I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this record and I am eagerly awaiting the next project Travis puts out.… Expand
  42. imdajudgem8
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Lyrically, this album is pretty mediocre in fair honesty. It is the production however, which keeps this album truly lit and enjoyable. The production from Scott is incredible, and this album is obviously influenced from Yeezus in terms of the abrasive, experimental-trap sound. Plenty of bangers and awesome album!
  43. OutlawSlate
    Sep 15, 2015
    8
    Travis Scott first album is while not the best out this year it is his best work of his career and it has shown through catchy tracks such as Oh my Dis Side and the very wonderful 90210. If you have the money or want to know who Travis is well this is a good way to start .
  44. AlecSweatshirt
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    I did not like "Days Before Rodeo" and I was not coming into this LP with high hopes, but I was thoroughly surprised when Travis came through with very nice voice interludes and instrumental. I now understand what the "Rodeo" is.
  45. lisiak
    Dec 20, 2015
    7
    I didn't expect too much from this guy, but I'm possitive suprised. It's good album, Travis maybe isn't the best rapper, but production is great. 7/10
  46. IronGaming_
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    When I heard Travi$ Scott's "Days Before Rodeo" Mixtape, I only liked what.... 4 tracks off of it? I was expecting this album to bump so hard... in the recycling bin. I sat down ready to **** drag this album through the mud. I walked away having heard easily one of the best albums of 2015. First off, the production on this thing is **** amazing, it's so dark and energetic at the same time.When I heard Travi$ Scott's "Days Before Rodeo" Mixtape, I only liked what.... 4 tracks off of it? I was expecting this album to bump so hard... in the recycling bin. I sat down ready to **** drag this album through the mud. I walked away having heard easily one of the best albums of 2015. First off, the production on this thing is **** amazing, it's so dark and energetic at the same time. Music that just just gets you moving. Songs like, Nightcrawler, and Piss On Your Grave, and Antidote, make you want to shout the lyrics at the top of your lungs. "I GOT ME SOME UPS, I GOT ME A FREIGHT!" Another plus, is Travis' voice on this thing, it feels like he finally perfected his autotune style, and it sounds robotic, but human and emotive at the same time. Over all good record, I will definitely have this in my rotation for months.… Expand
  47. thethoughthere
    Apr 24, 2016
    7
    I couldn't believe I liked this as much as I did. You already know that "Antidote" will be a jam for years to come, but there really aren't too many weak spots on this. It's refreshing to see anyone take the redeeming qualities within the Atlanta Trap scene, expand upon them and twist it all together with an artistic/creative zest unparalleled by his contemporaries. Much love to TravisI couldn't believe I liked this as much as I did. You already know that "Antidote" will be a jam for years to come, but there really aren't too many weak spots on this. It's refreshing to see anyone take the redeeming qualities within the Atlanta Trap scene, expand upon them and twist it all together with an artistic/creative zest unparalleled by his contemporaries. Much love to Travis Scott and I am dying to hear what he comes out with next.

    Only complaints would be some truly weak bars peppered throughout, some tiresome production on tracks here and there and not enough in terms of what this genre does best: crafting BANGERS.    … Expand
  48. jankonrad
    Oct 20, 2016
    9
    This is a near perfect album. The rodeo as a metaphor for his life is a great concept and Travis endows it with his own unique sound: lots of gritty guitar riffs (e.g. 3500, Pornography, Never Catch Me), heavy basses and dark, moody, epic instrumentals (Oh My Dis Side is truly a work of art). He is rapping quite a lot on this album with his unfiltered, unaltered voice which I really likeThis is a near perfect album. The rodeo as a metaphor for his life is a great concept and Travis endows it with his own unique sound: lots of gritty guitar riffs (e.g. 3500, Pornography, Never Catch Me), heavy basses and dark, moody, epic instrumentals (Oh My Dis Side is truly a work of art). He is rapping quite a lot on this album with his unfiltered, unaltered voice which I really like much better than his autotuned voice. The second part of 90210 may be his best verse yet. The features on this album are all able to improve the tracks they're on with Quavo being my favorite.

    Not one track is bad. Only Wasted and Flying High are tracks where you have to be in a certain mood to enjoy them, in my opinion. But still not bad tracks, just very special.

    I am writing this review just now, because, after one month of listening to Travis' somophore album BITTSM, it made me appreciate Rodeo even more. Birds is good, but Rodeo is something special.

    Favorite tracks: ...Honestly, every track except the two I mentioned earlier. 9/10, incredible album!    … Expand
  49. WANGWEST
    May 31, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a banger and showcases his trap beats and his banging rapping. This is an album you would shuffle 24 hours and 7 days. From hit banger Antidote to rock-rap-trap song 3500 including 2 Chainz, Juicy J, The Weeknd, kanye West and Kacy Hill. This is a huge step up toward his career. Favorite song is 3500. listen on Spotify and follow Travis Scott!… Expand
  50. destinyfan1
    May 14, 2022
    10
    This is the by far the best trap album ever made and it's not even close.
    The production is insane, the features all do their jobs excellently.
    Travis actually comes in with some thoughtfull messages while still making every track a banger. Favorite tracks: - oh my / dis side - antidote - impossible - 90210 - nightcrawler All the other tracks on this album slap , but the 5 tracks    This is the by far the best trap album ever made and it's not even close.
    The production is insane, the features all do their jobs excellently.
    Travis actually comes in with some thoughtfull messages while still making every track a banger.
    Favorite tracks:
    - oh my / dis side
    - antidote
    - impossible
    - 90210
    - nightcrawler
    All the other tracks on this album slap , but the 5 tracks mentioned above i probably played the most.    … Expand
  51. soumyadeepdas
    Feb 23, 2017
    8
    Remember Yeezus? That severely overrated album? Well, here's one of the producers! I thought this would be similar to Yeezus with autotune, but it isn't. In fact, I found it enjoyable. The tracks are Southern trap bangers with some grunge punk flair. The lyrics may not be the greatest (although there are some cuts like 90210, I Can Tell, and Impossible), but it's the sound that TravisRemember Yeezus? That severely overrated album? Well, here's one of the producers! I thought this would be similar to Yeezus with autotune, but it isn't. In fact, I found it enjoyable. The tracks are Southern trap bangers with some grunge punk flair. The lyrics may not be the greatest (although there are some cuts like 90210, I Can Tell, and Impossible), but it's the sound that Travis Scott perfects. It's not that experimental like Death Grips, but it's not that commercial like Gucci Mane either. It's just in between, which makes it such great ear candy. The theme is about a rapper coming up to fame, seeing the positives and negatives of fame, and how he has to be responsible for his own mistakes. It' not new to hip-hop, but the refreshing production makes it sound entertaining. Give it a listen, you might not be disappointed. It is one of the most criminally underrated rap records of 2015, that's for sure. I didn't mind Piss On Your Grave, just because it had a Jimi Hendrix vibe to it and it sounds hyped as **** but that Kanye feature kinda ruined it. Yes, there might be many features, but Travis Scott still stays on the stage without losing his balance.

    Favourite tracks: Oh My Dis Side (best track), Pray For Love, 3500, 90210, Nightcrawler, Antidote, Impossible, Maria I'm Drunk, Flying High, I Can Tell, Apple Pie, OK Alright (bonus track but idgaf).
    Least favourite: Piss On Your Grave    … Expand
  52. RafikiPablo
    Apr 18, 2017
    8
    Travis Scott - Rodeo (2015)

    8.5 / 10

    Travis Scott simulates his wild lifestyle with an electrifying flow and fun lyrics. Travis isn't the most original artist out there, but this album is enjoyable, and expresses a lot, getting by mainly with Travis's wild personality.
  53. adammad9
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I would say this is definitely one of the best album of the decade. The album introduces this new psychedelic trap sound that wasn’t heard before, it atleast not in this way. The album incorporates some elements of rock such on the the track 90210, with a transition that leaves you with goosebumps. The top tracks for me would be, “Maria I’m drunk”, “Oh my, dis side”, “90210”, “antidote”,I would say this is definitely one of the best album of the decade. The album introduces this new psychedelic trap sound that wasn’t heard before, it atleast not in this way. The album incorporates some elements of rock such on the the track 90210, with a transition that leaves you with goosebumps. The top tracks for me would be, “Maria I’m drunk”, “Oh my, dis side”, “90210”, “antidote”, “nightcrawler”. It’s difficult in me not to name every song, as each song has its unique trap sound, that doesn’t seem to get repetitive, every song gives you a new experience, a new vibe and a new vibe, each with their own story about Travis. We can see a bit more into Travis personal life in tracks like “impossible”, that give us such emotional journey, while Travis talks about his him being trapped with unloving someone, something which a lot of listers can relate to definitely. The features in the album definitely fit their place and give their own stamp on the track, with “Maria I’m drunk” having possibly the best Justin Bieber verse. The ending of this album (non-deluxe Version) gives us possible the best ending of an album, telling us his life about making it on his own, not feeding off his parents anymore, and finally finding his passion and a place in the world, giving the name “Travis Scott” a place in the hip-hop and music world. This is one of my favorite albums of all time, and I constantly return to it constantly, this album is worth a 10/10.… Expand
  54. Sanyi71
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Liked it very much, is very memorable, every song is a banger and it's a classic!
  55. CORNROWKENNY
    May 13, 2018
    9
    This is one of the best trap albums of all time. It shows how ambitious the genre can be, and that it's capable of doing more than just produce hits. Travis Scotts performance is excellent, and the production is incredibly rich.
  56. adinpatterson
    May 14, 2018
    9
    As far as trap albums go this has to be the best. Travis works well with his producers and features to make this album as enjoyable as possible. Pornography is the first track and it kinda starts this narrative of what the rodeo is it starts out slow but after TI talks a second time it gets faster paced 6/10. Oh My Dis Side is a song with Quavo talking about their come up (Travis fromAs far as trap albums go this has to be the best. Travis works well with his producers and features to make this album as enjoyable as possible. Pornography is the first track and it kinda starts this narrative of what the rodeo is it starts out slow but after TI talks a second time it gets faster paced 6/10. Oh My Dis Side is a song with Quavo talking about their come up (Travis from Houston, and Quavo from Atlanta) 9/10. 3500 would be one of the best songs in the album if it weren't for Future's lacking (Not Bad) feature. Travis has a great verse and hook, so does 2Chainz 8/10. Wasted is this dark song about getting drunk and high in Houston has a sampled hook from Pimp C (R.I.P.) and a good verse from Juicy J 8/10. 90210 has to be Travis' best song the first part of it is dark, and he talks about a "Pornstar girl" who moves to Hollywood as a prostitute or stripper, and she's hooked on drugs because she's hooked on being low. The second part of the song has a nice 90's type beat and talks about his new fame and fortune 10/10. Pray 4 Love is a slow song and probably my least favorite out of everything on here, it's very slow, and the weekend's autotune sounds bad on the hook 4/10. Nightcrawler is a party anthem that has a hypnotic hook and a decent verse from Chief Keef 8/10. Piss on your Grave has the weirdest song idea on the Album, and Kanye's feature is off the wall 5/10. Antidote was the lead single of this album and the middle part is lacking, but comes back with the ending verse 8/10. Impossible is another great song and a better love song than the song on this album called Pray 4 Love, this is one of the songs where Travis shows how much better he is at using autotune than anyone else in the scene right now 10/10. Flying high is a great song with a great feature by Toro y Moi the production is insane in this track 9/10. I can Tell is a song about things Travis can tell you about his hometown Houston, TX 8/10. Apple Pie is the explanation and finishing track of this album it explains that the rodeo was him growing up in Texas 8/10. This is the best trap album period. Everything it has is better than most trap albums (Except for lyrics on half of the songs)

    Fav Tracks: Oh my, 3500, Wasted, 90210, Nightcrawler, Antidote, Impossible, Flying High , I Can Tell, and Apple Pie
    Least Fav Track: Pray for Love

    9/10    … Expand
  57. Kenrick
    May 6, 2019
    10
    4 years later, Rodeo manages to be the best trap album coming out of the mainstream wave of Southern hip-hop taking over the radio waves and streaming charts in the 2010's.
    What makes Rodeo different from the club trap bangers on the airwaves is the cohesiveness yet distinct sounds of each songs of the album, reflecting the true atmosphere, dark aura, and hedonism of actually living in a    4 years later, Rodeo manages to be the best trap album coming out of the mainstream wave of Southern hip-hop taking over the radio waves and streaming charts in the 2010's.
    What makes Rodeo different from the club trap bangers on the airwaves is the cohesiveness yet distinct sounds of each songs of the album, reflecting the true atmosphere, dark aura, and hedonism of actually living in a trap.
    The longer than average rap songs that are the majority of this album (more than 1 hour's worth) has progressive changes in terms of creeping production transitions and overly auto-tuned vocals to enhance the sonically thematic album.
    While not lyrically dense like To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar that came out the same year of 2015, it holds its place as a trap classic that music lovers can reflect on as the trap trend will go to pass eventually and maybe laugh at the critic's reviews for such a blunder for misidentifying Rodeo's formation    … Expand
  58. max_e03
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Travis Scott's debut album is the pinnacle of trap music, and in itself is a psychedelic, dark, and haunting piece of art.

    BEST SONGS: Pornography, Oh My Dis Side, 3500, 90210, Nightcrawler, Antidote, Impossible, Maria I'm Drunk, I Can Tell, Apple Pie
  59. clem666
    Aug 17, 2020
    6
    First official studio album for Travis. And what a solid start ! Originality is definitely a top quality of this project. We never stop going from short uppercut tracks to long melodic and fazing songs. Featured artists do their job to perfection, bringing less autotune, fast-paced lyrics and different ways of being original. Travis doesn't fear to explore new beats, miscellaneousFirst official studio album for Travis. And what a solid start ! Originality is definitely a top quality of this project. We never stop going from short uppercut tracks to long melodic and fazing songs. Featured artists do their job to perfection, bringing less autotune, fast-paced lyrics and different ways of being original. Travis doesn't fear to explore new beats, miscellaneous instruments and tempo-switches within songs.
    Listening to 'Rodeo' is an unique experience. You feel accompagnied all along the album by powerful emotions, stubborn rhythms and melodious flights. Still the major problem I have with it is its repetitiveness. Some songs are totally ruined by never-ending hooks. Let's take '3500' : how many times do we have to undergo the 'only trill n***as I know' shout ? Same for 'I Can't Tell', which the title is chanted throughout the whole 4 minutes of the song. Same again for 'Flying High', and again for Young Thug never letting go of 'call your friends, let's get drunk' in 'Maria I'm Drunk'... Repetitiveness is the reason I give this score to 'Rodeo', because repetitiveness made me saddly hate some of the tracks of the project. I truly wanted to love it but this ruined 'Rodeo'. Hopefully we now know that Travis is an artist who needs to experiment to grow. It's clear we never would have had 'Astroworld' without 'Rodeo'.    … Expand
  60. brandonlav9
    May 20, 2019
    10
    In my opinion this album will go down as a classic. Travis finds a way to make beautiful trap music and give it more meaning than most modern artists who just scratch the surface of this moody psychedelic sound.
  61. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    6
    While I still think this is overrated, a lot of this still **** bangs.

    Best Tracks: 90210, Antidote, 3500, Piss on Your Grave, Pornography, Pray for Love, Nightcrawler.
    Worst Tracks:Wasted
  62. StarBossBR
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    Rodeo é de longe o trabalho mais versátil dele, Wasted (principalmente a versão demo) e 91210 tem viradas de beat e ritimo q são únicas.
  63. GoshaSnot
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Every song feels like it has its own atmosphere this album takes you on a musical journey only your ears can hear
  64. Aram2034
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    The general consensus is that this is a modern rap classic. In the 2010s, at least for the rap genre, only Good Kid m.A.A.d city, To Pimp A Butterfly, and The Life of Pablo can even be compared to this album. Listening to this album is really sad because nothing like it has ever released since, and I know that Travis Scott will never be able to top it. I'm going to be bumping this in theThe general consensus is that this is a modern rap classic. In the 2010s, at least for the rap genre, only Good Kid m.A.A.d city, To Pimp A Butterfly, and The Life of Pablo can even be compared to this album. Listening to this album is really sad because nothing like it has ever released since, and I know that Travis Scott will never be able to top it. I'm going to be bumping this in the car with my kids in 20 years, and they will have the joy of listening to this album for the first time.… Expand
  65. Jmart5421
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Travis best album featured phenomenal production and incredible trap beats layered with no misses and a great portrayal of his intense roller coaster lifestyle
  66. romankutilek
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Rodeo is Travis's best body of work so far. Travis was finally able to carve out his own signature style. The album has has a strong spacious atmosphere and psychedelic feeling. Rodeo is diverse in terms of sound aswell, offering more lowkey balad like cuts for example 90210 or club bangers like Nightcrawler. The features mostly work fine to compliment the sound of the record.
  67. cbogert4
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Coming off of the mediocre debut mixtape Days Before Rodeo, Travis Scott surprised everyone with this great album. Rodeo brought Travis into the spotlight for years to come. This album embodies every great part of rap. There are mellower songs such as Impossible, but there are also hype songs such as 3500 and nightcrawler. There are three songs that pop out on this album. 90210(a modernComing off of the mediocre debut mixtape Days Before Rodeo, Travis Scott surprised everyone with this great album. Rodeo brought Travis into the spotlight for years to come. This album embodies every great part of rap. There are mellower songs such as Impossible, but there are also hype songs such as 3500 and nightcrawler. There are three songs that pop out on this album. 90210(a modern masterpiece), Maria I'm Drunk, and Impossible. These three songs seem to carry the album, but there are other good, solid songs on the album. In all, the best trap album of all time also brought a future legend into the mainstream rap game.… Expand
  68. Astromel
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    C’est un album incroyable, un Travis jeune dans un univers totalement expérimental, un classique à écouter de toute urgence
  69. Wavybone
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    his best album ever this took me in trip over the universe so experimental fiiiiiiiiiire
  70. yungnikgamer06
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    With this album Travis Scott created one of the best Rap albums i have ever heard.Personally i think that the album deserves a 10/10.
  71. Sopranzzz_
    Mar 8, 2020
    9
    Travis Scott is an innovator in rap music and this project is just the proof of that. First of all, the beats and the production is probably the best thing about this album; catchy, creative and psychedelic, something you don't see in everyday's albums. The rapping is clever and the features are really good, some of my favourites are Quavo's, Kacy Hill's, Young Thug's and Sosa's. ThisTravis Scott is an innovator in rap music and this project is just the proof of that. First of all, the beats and the production is probably the best thing about this album; catchy, creative and psychedelic, something you don't see in everyday's albums. The rapping is clever and the features are really good, some of my favourites are Quavo's, Kacy Hill's, Young Thug's and Sosa's. This album has a real sound and a real concept, you can tell by the progression of the songs, starting from the intro and finishing the narrative presented by T.I. (who, let's be honest here, was really engaging). Lastly, the autotune is present on almost every song, but, unlike other artists, who use it like a tool, Travis uses it to completely redefine his style, and it clearly can be seen.

    Rodeo is the best Trap album of all time and Travis's best album of all time. I don't think there will ever be another album topping this one. EVER

    FAVOURITE SONGS: Pornography, Oh My Dis Side, 90210, Pray 4 Love, Nightcrawler, Impossible, Antidote, Maria I'M Drunk (even though the OG version is WAY better), I Can Tell, Apple Pie
    LEAST FAVOURITE: Flying High    … Expand
  72. Sinews
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    I have it on good authority that Rodeo is the kind of album that occupies a largish place in the annals of music history, the kind of album we use to demonstrate the moment where everything changed.

    Rodeo might not be Travis Scott's most consistent work, but it's certainly his most interesting. Each of these songs hit, but more importantly, the leave open threads that other    I have it on good authority that Rodeo is the kind of album that occupies a largish place in the annals of music history, the kind of album we use to demonstrate the moment where everything changed.

    Rodeo might not be Travis Scott's most consistent work, but it's certainly his most interesting. Each of these songs hit, but more importantly, the leave open threads that other equally-inspired, like-minded artists can feel free to explore to their logical end, where there lie not only a pot of gold, but, in fact, another rainbow.

    As for our narrator himself, Travis succeeds as an honest, introspective storyteller by celebrating and exploring the potential conceits of his outwardly aggressive demeanor, while also shining a light on his sensitivities, particularly in the thoughtful "diary track" 90210, which is the kind of track that turns ardent skeptics into passionate devotees, a spiritual successor of a sort to Wu-Tang's C.R.E.A.M.

    It's really something to look at old reviews of this album which describe the album's now-iconic production as "futuristic." It's telling of Scott's talents and force-of-personality that this "Sound of the Future" has it's DNA in most every hip-hop record since its inception, and in a more than generous helping of pop and rock albums. And more to the point, this must be some sort of optimistic diversion, one which elects to reward the boundary pushing, exciting, yet also thoughtful, provocative, and ultimately, sincere.    … Expand
  73. solceinkush
    May 11, 2020
    10
    an incredible example of what trap is can be. The subject matter might be rather surface level but i believe its the fact that you get a man with no emotions that really enhances this albums themes. Songs like 90210 are what really showcase Travis's ability to not only create an atmosphere but to spit his ass off. Nightcrawler is in my opinion the best song off the album as it showcasesan incredible example of what trap is can be. The subject matter might be rather surface level but i believe its the fact that you get a man with no emotions that really enhances this albums themes. Songs like 90210 are what really showcase Travis's ability to not only create an atmosphere but to spit his ass off. Nightcrawler is in my opinion the best song off the album as it showcases the best attributes of Travis Scott, Chief Keef gives an incredibly enjoyable verse and although swae lees verse could have been improved, it is still worthy addition to the album.… Expand
  74. Filipecosta
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ive heard. Trap at its finest. Gotta give it a 10.
    Best Travis album tho
  75. bm31
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    greatest trap album of all time. travis scott goes soooo hard tons of insane energy. production is magnificent, and features are all good. extremely fun listen
  76. Travis5cott
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He’s Kanye West’s latest protege whose production style was found all over “Yeezus,” West’s last full-length project, and we see the same sonic darkness and propensity for wanting to flee the world of fame on “Rodeo.” The heavy production and angsty, drug-addled lyrics aren’t original to the Travi$ formula, but his intensity is certainly noteworthy. “Rodeo” opens with a burst of southern hospitality in the form of the King of the South T.I., who calls Scott a “young rebel without a cause,” setting us up for a winding story about a galactic hero who rides in on a burst of lightning.… Expand
  77. FLOYDjquita123
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    this is a very versatile project , sure there are Kid Cudi and ye influences but Travis comes on his own this way age defining very classic project
  78. nigamoment
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Best trap album of all time and la flame best body of work, beautiful production and storytelling.

    Fav Songs: Oh My Dis Side, 90210, Impossible, Nightcrawler, Apple Pie, I Can Tell, Maria Im Drunk

    Least Fav song: Flying High
  79. CactusXo
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    The production on this album is in another level, beautiful, amazing. All features in Rodeo are firee. The best trap album of all time, is a revolutionary album. Definitely a modern classic. However, is such underrated. All this songs is a definition of masterpiece: Maria I'm drunk, 90210, Nightcrawler, Apple pie, 3500, Pornography, OMDS, Ok Alright, Never catch me, Wasted, Pray 4 Love,The production on this album is in another level, beautiful, amazing. All features in Rodeo are firee. The best trap album of all time, is a revolutionary album. Definitely a modern classic. However, is such underrated. All this songs is a definition of masterpiece: Maria I'm drunk, 90210, Nightcrawler, Apple pie, 3500, Pornography, OMDS, Ok Alright, Never catch me, Wasted, Pray 4 Love, almost the entire album.… Expand
  80. resmond
    Mar 22, 2021
    9
    This album has aged amazingly and will indefinitely go down as a staple trap album. Even 10 years down the line from now, Rodeo will still be known as one of the most incredible trap projects of all time in my opinion.
  81. Swaggystego
    May 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Travis best work by far. Mixing and production is on point. Has many diffrent sounds ranging from the slow and melodic beat of 90210 to Piss on your graves loud beat. One of the best trap albums of the decades and will age like fine wine. Favorite tracks are 90210, Pornography, Oh my dis side, Mariah im drunk, 3500, Apple pie… Expand
  82. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    great debut into Travis's career and has great production and great tracks like 90210, 3500, apple pie, piss on your grave, and antidote
  83. DM29x
    Dec 9, 2021
    7
    great album. definitely his best album. 90210 is my favourite song ever. some songs get old quickly though
  84. Macklee
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Soundscapes are important with albums. Something that Travis does NOT skimp on here. rich, beautiful instrumentals, entrancing vocals, incredible features, and a flowing tracklist, this thing is seriously my second favorite just behind tpab.
  85. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    te amo so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
  86. daytonatabooywr
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    The story of the bastard was never told
    The soul of a bastard was never sold
    Will he survive, or will he fold up? Living like a bronco, lifestyle wild and untamed Sit sip at the top, a long list of no named Misfits can't wait to get a chance to say **** you To the ones that say **** you 'Til you doing yo' thing, Codeine and Cocaine cartels Who leads the charge of this young mob?    The story of the bastard was never told
    The soul of a bastard was never sold
    Will he survive, or will he fold up?
    Living like a bronco, lifestyle wild and untamed
    Sit sip at the top, a long list of no named
    Misfits can't wait to get a chance to say **** you
    To the ones that say **** you
    'Til you doing yo' thing, Codeine and Cocaine cartels
    Who leads the charge of this young mob?
    La flame he is in his head, the world is yours    … Expand
  87. Default_Maks
    Sep 26, 2022
    9
    Underrated album by Critics. Amazing production and hipnotic Travis voice gives us very enjoyable album. Solid project form Travis where tells us about his problem with his addiction to patries and girls.
  88. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    7
    So this one is a difficult one for me. I always loved this album since it came out. That was because some songs on here are still one of my favorites of all time. But The rest of the tracklist is overshadowed. It's like an album with unbelievable tracks on it but at the same time throwaway songs that are so forgettable. The more I revisit this album, the more I dislike it. Still solid butSo this one is a difficult one for me. I always loved this album since it came out. That was because some songs on here are still one of my favorites of all time. But The rest of the tracklist is overshadowed. It's like an album with unbelievable tracks on it but at the same time throwaway songs that are so forgettable. The more I revisit this album, the more I dislike it. Still solid but not amazing… Expand
  89. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
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  90. thetswtt
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Craziest trap album of all time. It's been almost 8 years of release and this album hits every time I listen to it . I'm blown away by the production and you can easily understand how much effort has been put on it. Travis' vocals on songs like 90210 or pray for love are out of this world. I love every single project that he has made but Rodeo is definitely my favourite.… Expand
  91. navy1600
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Contender for greatest trap album ever, the quality and timelessness of this album is incomparable.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Most Discussed Album of 2015
19
#19 Most Shared Album of 2015

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 27, 2015
    70
    Somewhere beneath all the hype and production he does shine through.
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  2. Clash Music
    Oct 23, 2015
    60
    Yes, the production is razor sharp, the beats are skewed and often very loud which makes them feel important, but in reality, it's all a façade; an image.
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  3. The Source
    Oct 20, 2015
    70
    Rodeo deftly accomplished one thing: Scott's sound is cemented. [#267, p.93]
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