Ultimate Victory
by Chamillionaire
  • Record Label: Motown
  • Release Date: Sep 18, 2007
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. RapReviews.com
    90
    Ultimate Victory is everything one could have hoped for as an official sophomore album follow-up to "The Sound of Revenge"--there's no slump here.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    80
    A cohesive and complete album in the world of Southern rap.
  3. Amazon.com
    80
    His limber voice and way with a lyric serve him well.
  5. The New York Times
    80
    Ultimate Victory, is charming and infuriating in roughly equal measure.
  6. Boston Globe
    80
    He's made a better disc as he shows growth and depth. In a surprisingly obscenity-free set, Chamillionaire pays increased attention to the world and its contradictions while setting aim at those who have crossed him.
  7. The Wire
    80
    Forget about the backstory, though, and it's clear that h remains a truly innovative MC, and Ultimate Victory is stronger than its predecessor for one reason. [Nov 2007, p.70]
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  8. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The rapper's message hits home on most of the curse-free tracks--though at times misogyny undermines his holier-than-thou stance. [21 Sep 2007, p.82]
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  9. AllMusic
    70
    Past a few missteps, the album is a winning embrace of hip-hop with commentaries on beefs, nostalgic pining for better days, and a positive outlook for the future of the genre.
  10. Rolling Stone
    70
    "The Ultimate Victory"--on which Cham expresses sympathy for media-dogged celebs like Eminem and Britney and admits, "I'm still filled with doubt"-- might be the most personally reflective hip-hop track since Slim Shady himself stepped to the mike.
  11. Hartford Courant
    70
    All the fuss last week over Kanye West and 50 Cent was misplaced: Chamillionaire bests them both while neatly sidestepping the sophomore slump on his second major-label album.
  12. PopMatters
    70
    The reasons to give Ultimate Victory a listen come when Chamillionaire isn’t giving himself a hernia in attempts to make grand statements or duplicate the success of his breakthrough hit. Thankfully, there are numerous such moments. In fact, they make up the better half of the record.
  13. Stylus Magazine
    67
    Ultimate Victory may find Chamillionaire a little confused about his strengths, but in terms of establishing him as someone whose heart's in the right place, it does its title proud.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. BarryM.
    Dec 11, 2007
    9
    Amazing album. I cant believe Kanye and 50 got all the press! Amazing beats, clever lyrics and well done hooks. The guest appearances are Amazing album. I cant believe Kanye and 50 got all the press! Amazing beats, clever lyrics and well done hooks. The guest appearances are well placed and don't suffocate Cham'.… Full Review »
  2. jarvist.
    Dec 10, 2007
    10
    Ultimate Victory is an amazing album, the best of the genre this year. It is ca cd that you can listen to over and over.
  3. TristonT.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    Chamillionaire's album is better than both 50 and kanye west and he talks with a purpose and he doesn't even use profanity. cmon Chamillionaire's album is better than both 50 and kanye west and he talks with a purpose and he doesn't even use profanity. cmon hes the truth. Ultimate Victory best album of the year. i cant stop listening to it.… Full Review »
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