RTJ2
by Run the Jewels
Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 7, 2014
    50
    There’s something to be said for two masters of their craft talking jazz for the joy of it, but to me, the question remains whether or not this kind of jazz is played out.

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5
#5 Best Album of 2014
24
#24 Most Discussed Album of 2014
9
#9 Most Shared Album of 2014

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 470 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 433 out of 470
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 470
  3. Negative: 27 out of 470
  1. ChazeMan
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    Wow, just wow. They literally stepped every single aspect up from the first album. Hits harder, cuts deeper, and is just .... incredible.. inWow, just wow. They literally stepped every single aspect up from the first album. Hits harder, cuts deeper, and is just .... incredible.. in every way.
    The lyrics are so deep, but the beats are so bangin that it takes a lot of listens to really fully comprehend how lyrical Mike and EL are here. And speaking of them, them chemistry is absolutely flawless.
    Just.. go cop this record... right now. its a free download so get ready to run em.
    And once you've ran them, go buy the CD and support these epic artists.    … Full Review »
  2. r0tan0rtan
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    More badass, brasher, and braggadocios than the first one. This album's beats are superior to the original RTJ and the themes reach darker,More badass, brasher, and braggadocios than the first one. This album's beats are superior to the original RTJ and the themes reach darker, deeper depths. Mike and El, unsurprisingly come in with astonishing verses, and the guests they bring in make tremendous use of their time on the album. Top 5 album of the year in any genre, but as of now, it stands shoulders above any other rap album released this year. All hail Run the Jewels.

    Score : 8.9 - 9.1 / 10    … Full Review »
  3. BuilderOfWhat
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    The best part of RTJ2 is how effortlessly it seems to flow from one track to the next. Once you play the first track "Jeopardy", you getThe best part of RTJ2 is how effortlessly it seems to flow from one track to the next. Once you play the first track "Jeopardy", you get sucked into the album and it's over before you know it. Killer Mike and El-P have made it clear that they are some of the best rappers out there today. Easily the best hip-hop album of the year.… Full Review »
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