Teenage Emotions
by Lil Yachty
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. The Guardian
    May 26, 2017
    80
    Like fellow pop-rappers Rae Sremmurd, Yachty will often use a single melody for the verse and chorus, thus creating a new, disturbing kind of catchiness, a hook that digs into your cortex with such purchase that at least one part of your subconscious is singing it at all times. His freewheeling scansion, meanwhile, stops it being monolithic or boring.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Jun 6, 2017
    75
    Yes, he’s weird and he knows it. He’s wildly successful because of it rather than in spite of it. Teenage Emotions doesn’t have a defined aesthetic and feels like Yachty is still experimenting, and his refusal to rely on formulas is commendable for a 19-year-old overnight sensation.
  3. Rolling Stone
    May 26, 2017
    70
    Yachty's organic, warts-and-all delivery--when being a perv, when pining for a girl, even singing a song for his mom--makes his music feel simply more naked and human, even with that layer of Auto-Tune.
  5. Pitchfork
    May 26, 2017
    68
    Though far too long and sometimes aimless, Teenage Emotions is the mind of a child star blown-up and on exhibition at the epicenter of modern rap. It’s there to be gawked at and appreciated, and then maybe enjoyed.
  6. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 1, 2017
    67
    The moments when his music really comes alive with joy are the best on Teenage Emotions, and they’re often the less rap-oriented moments.
  7. Consequence
    May 26, 2017
    67
    Lil Yachty the pop star shines on Teenage Emotions, and the wide range of styles with which he delivers his message of youthful exuberance shows a growing artist. ... Filler tracks such as “Dirty Mouth” and “Moments in Time” derail the parade of energy Teenage Emotions delivers, leaving the record with too many skip-worthy moments.

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User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 111
  3. Negative: 61 out of 111
  1. barrk
    Jun 2, 2017
    0
    This album is not only terrible but it is a flop. The three Lil Yachty fans left in 2017 must have even abandoned him after this abominationThis album is not only terrible but it is a flop. The three Lil Yachty fans left in 2017 must have even abandoned him after this abomination of an album. Please, do your ears a favor and listen to literally anything else. By the way shoutout to all the idiots on KTT that thought it would sell more than 60k.… Full Review »
  2. MusicClub
    Jun 6, 2017
    1
    One of the worst albums I have ever heard. Chainsmokers are stellar music geniuses comparing to this stream of sh**t. Pinnacle of all is thatOne of the worst albums I have ever heard. Chainsmokers are stellar music geniuses comparing to this stream of sh**t. Pinnacle of all is that Rolling Stone gave it 7/10 and Guardian 8/10. What the heck your are on guys? You are afraid of racism accusation or what!? 1 point for production.… Full Review »
  3. Simply_Mars
    May 29, 2017
    10
    Just a fun album, sit back, relax and thats it. Lil Yachty brings his goofy, fun personas and gives us some diverse and refreshing tracks fromJust a fun album, sit back, relax and thats it. Lil Yachty brings his goofy, fun personas and gives us some diverse and refreshing tracks from his previous mixtapes.… Full Review »
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