Trials & Tribulations
by Ace Hood
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 16, 2013
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. PopMatters
    Aug 9, 2013
    80
    Ace Hood came out of nowhere to deliver the most well rounded, engaging gangsta rap album on a major label in some time.
  2. AllMusic
    Jul 22, 2013
    80
    While this isn't a giant leap forward or a stunning diversion from previous releases, Hood's on a roll and it's hard not to welcome the usual power and polish
  3. RapReviews.com
    Oct 15, 2013
    65
    While none of the songs are straight terrible (except "Bugatti") none leave me feeling like I'd want to leave the CD in my whip on a long trip--it would probably lull me to sleep and I'd crash.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Jul 29, 2013
    60
    Crisp Florida bass beats from producers like DJ Khaled and Boi 1da and sharp guest spots from Lil Wayne and Future keep things rolling, but his big heart keeps it real.
  6. The New York Times
    Jul 22, 2013
    60
    The end-zone dance that is “Bugatti” is far more in keeping with hip-hop’s prevailing mood, and half of this album tries to match it but falls short. But most of the rest of Trials & Tribulations is far darker and more reflective.
  7. XXL
    Jul 22, 2013
    60
    Ace is still aiming for the club on certain tracks. His enthusiasm and rapid-fire flow sound at home over the menacing summer jam “Bugatti” with the warbling hook of Future or on the triumphant “We Outchea”. But on other tracks, like the flimsy Chris Brown-assisted “Rider,” he comes off clumsy and out of place.
  8. HipHopDX
    Jul 22, 2013
    50
    Ace Hood fails to deliver on Trials & Tribulations, and with four albums under his belt that have produced similar results, no rapper has arguably done so much and so little at the same time

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. ben_zo77
    Jul 14, 2014
    7
    Most of this album is below average to simply decent but the few deep tracks and Ace Hood's clear talent made this an above-average hood rapMost of this album is below average to simply decent but the few deep tracks and Ace Hood's clear talent made this an above-average hood rap album. ~ 7.4/10 ~ including deluxe edition tracks: 7.6/10

    Best tracks: "Trials & Tribulations", "Another Statistic" & **** Da World"    … Full Review »
  2. theman823456
    Oct 8, 2013
    9
    This is certainly Ace's best project to be released. Although he only really touches on 1 general type of rap (i.e. trap rap, hardcore rap)This is certainly Ace's best project to be released. Although he only really touches on 1 general type of rap (i.e. trap rap, hardcore rap) what he does do he does well. It is always nice to have an artist that can vary their style song after song, it is also something to be respected when an artist realizes that he/she is good at a specific style, then sticks to it. Ace touches on mainly shallow subject matters, with a few deeper lyrics on songs like "Trials and Tribulations". Overall, this was a very good effort from Ace, and I hope to see more of this in the future.… Full Review »
  3. idtopchef
    Jul 26, 2013
    7
    Just like the other albums Ace Hood hasn't really done something extra. But this is just the best version of him. He has been able to tell usJust like the other albums Ace Hood hasn't really done something extra. But this is just the best version of him. He has been able to tell us about he's life story thus far with all the challenges faced in the best way possible. As for the production, it's on point. But their seems not to be any diversity on this one. Same story, same beats, same flow. Afraid it may get boring eventually.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »