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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The Wire
    Jan 27, 2017
    60
    Cutting through the tedium reveals a moderately engaging narrative of low level criminality with solid insights ranging from the cloying to mildly provocative. [Feb 2017, p.59]
  2. Jan 10, 2017
    60
    4 Your Eyez Only‘s low-key production, favoring muted live-band grooves, occasionally reaches a boil, but mostly it provides scaffolding for Cole to rap. He does the heavy lifting without ever doing anything flashy--or, some might say, anything especially interesting.
  3. Jan 3, 2017
    60
    On Immortal, he tackles paranoia and police brutality in ways that are both heartbreaking and bluntly nihilistic, while Foldin Clothes is a blissful and unapologetic diversion into domesticity ("I never thought I'd see the day I'm drinking almond milk"). Elsewhere, his earnestness comes off as unwieldy in moments that precariously sit on the cusp of sleepy sentimentality.
  4. Dec 14, 2016
    60
    It is his most unassuming record to date, but also his richest sonically. There is still significant room for growth, but he has finally found his voice.
  5. 60
    Jermaine Cole’s fourth album is highly principled and skilfully wrought, but those aren’t always the most prized or effective elements when it comes to hip-hop.
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 323 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 25 out of 323
  1. Dec 14, 2016
    10
    In my opinion this is Cole's most cohesive album. Had a consistent sound and a consistent story, and that bore some but I think it worksIn my opinion this is Cole's most cohesive album. Had a consistent sound and a consistent story, and that bore some but I think it works really well here. 4 Your Eyez Only the song might be Cole's best song yet, what a journey that song is. Full Review »
  2. Dec 14, 2016
    9
    This is Cole's most focused and meaningful album yet. He displays a strong narrative, under which he is able to provide a variety of goodThis is Cole's most focused and meaningful album yet. He displays a strong narrative, under which he is able to provide a variety of good production and messages. Unlike his previous albums, he does not hop around different topics, which demands further attention from the listener. Having only ten tracks allowed him to minimize filler tracks like in his previous albums. However, he still has one or two questionable tracks that are not consistent with his narrative or quality of music. In addition, the lack of features again is a short-coming. Cole would have benefited from a singer to amplify the emotion, or a rapper to reaffirm his message. These would be the main reasons to why this album is great, but probably not an instant classic. Hopefully Cole get's that classic in his next attempt. Full Review »
  3. Dec 15, 2016
    0
    I just didn't enjoy the album at all. his sound is terrible, he hides in other people stories and truly not commit to showing who he trulyI just didn't enjoy the album at all. his sound is terrible, he hides in other people stories and truly not commit to showing who he truly his. i only enjoyed the last song Full Review »