The Allegory
by Royce da 5'9"
  • Record Label: eOne
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2020
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
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  1. therealbear
    Feb 28, 2020
    6
    It's a 6. The album has good enough audio production, and lyrical has a lot to say, but still it feels like this album does not give the best of what it can be. Sometimes lack of diversity pulls down a project, sometimes acting all underground drives the concept right there and it does not fulfill it's purpose as music to the masses ,since the message is said to be for everybody to learnIt's a 6. The album has good enough audio production, and lyrical has a lot to say, but still it feels like this album does not give the best of what it can be. Sometimes lack of diversity pulls down a project, sometimes acting all underground drives the concept right there and it does not fulfill it's purpose as music to the masses ,since the message is said to be for everybody to learn something.… Expand
  2. Bellator06
    Aug 19, 2020
    5
    good lyricism (not great) but the album gets boring really fast , production was meh , overall a mediocre project

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#93 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. RapReviews.com
    Mar 10, 2020
    70
    While handling all of the production himself is a valiant effort, it’s evident that Royce had a wobbly experience with it in that it isn’t fully consistent. Even so, “The Allegory” is another solid effort from the Detroit rhyme sayer.
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  2. AllMusic
    Mar 10, 2020
    80
    Intense and thrilling, The Allegory is a powerful work with uncomfortably realistic and poignant snapshots of American life that linger long after the last song has finished.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Feb 27, 2020
    58
    His beats are generally chunky sample flips and simple loops, but he also has an ear for a good sound. But if you’re listening to a Royce album it’s because you want to hear the guy rap. To his credit, Royce has the rare effect of a rapper’s extreme technical ability making him seem limber instead of rigid.
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