The Pinkprint
by Nicki Minaj
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Dec 17, 2014
    60
    Had The Pinkprint included 12 songs rather than the extended version's 22, it could have been a classic.
  2. The New York Times
    Dec 15, 2014
    60
    The Pinkprint is her third studio album, and like the first two it’s full of compromises and half-successes.
  3. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Dec 12, 2014
    60
    Disappointingly, Pink hasn’t taken Minaj further into the surreality that first promised to turn her into Missy Elliott to the 10th power. But there’s no denying the album’s catchiness.
  5. Paste Magazine
    Jan 5, 2015
    55
    The Pinkprint has moments. Some are great, but most are not.
  6. RapReviews.com
    Dec 16, 2014
    55
    The Pinkprint is let down by some basic conceptual flaws, lackadaisical decision-making and even placing too much faith in bonus tracks to appease the masses
  7. The 405
    Dec 18, 2014
    50
    The album features far too many flabby hip-hop/pop and pop songs.
  8. Entertainment Weekly
    Dec 18, 2014
    50
    Pinkprint slogs through too many ponderous piano ballads, and it's a shame, because there are moments here that give flashes of that mad brilliance.
  9. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 16, 2014
    50
    After 64 minutes of the same, it all starts to feel like a bit of a grind.
  10. Pretty Much Amazing
    Dec 16, 2014
    42
    Almost thirty producers were affiliated with the album, yet the music is shockingly simple.
  11. Clash Music
    Jan 8, 2015
    40
    For the most part, though, this seems like a step in the wrong direction: a Nicki Minaj album from somebody who’s thoroughly fed up of being Nicki Minaj.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1069 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 868 out of 1069
  2. Mixed: 63 out of 1069
  3. Negative: 138 out of 1069
  1. zaimin92
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprisedThis is a smart record that has a lot to say and gives listener a reason to hear it. In contrast with her previous records, fans may surprised by what they find. She experimentally plays a different style and direction lead to diversity of this album. Every single one of the tracks sounds promising and good that this plays like a 'Greatest Hits' package.

    The best of the best is Pills n Potions, a slow piano ballad which proved her credibility in delivery both pop and hip hop. Her writing successfully portrayed her true expression, emotion and turn this song into a work of art. Besides, Anaconda, her novelty smash brings genius lyrics with irresistible beats that will be quoted for years to come.

    There are some classic tracks here including I Lied and All Thing Go that we got to hear them at their best. Overall, this will be her best work to date but there's a lot of rooms to explore in producing a very cohesive and solid album. To sum up, the album is a notch away from what the fans expect but it's a step towards the singer attracting new fans and without a doubt she made it successfully.    … Full Review »
  2. ManilaCritic
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    Lyrically, its her best album to date. The production, her flow, her raps, her honesty, she got rid of of all her alter-egos and let OnikaLyrically, its her best album to date. The production, her flow, her raps, her honesty, she got rid of of all her alter-egos and let Onika shine from the beginning to end. Nicki holds her own, even throughout the tracks with features, she's still in-charge. It makes you think, who other female MC is really on her level? The answer is, no one is.… Full Review »
  3. wafihabib
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    This album is genius! It tells Nicki's story and it reveals her dark side which I love. This is almost like the Beyoncé 2013 album in terms ofThis album is genius! It tells Nicki's story and it reveals her dark side which I love. This is almost like the Beyoncé 2013 album in terms of tone because it's slow-paced, dark and different to what she previously released which is why this is my favorite Nicki album to date!… Full Review »
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