Adrian Younge Presents: Twelve Reasons to Die II
by Ghostface Killah
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 7, 2015
    85
    The album succeeds in granting an audio interpretation to something that's showcased more prominently in a cinematic medium.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Aug 10, 2015
    80
    The plot is complicated and would take innumerable listens to get the complete story without the aid of RZA’s interludes, but the storytelling is vivid and full of colour.
  3. AllMusic
    Jul 13, 2015
    80
    Like the films Superman 2 and Aliens, the concept LP Twelve Reasons to Die II meets, and for action junkies exceeds, the high standard set by its predecessor.
  5. Clash Music
    Jul 10, 2015
    80
    The focus from all concerned makes the convincingly grisly fiction a lot of fun.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 7, 2015
    80
    Twelve Reasons to Die II suggests that breaking new ground might be a futile undertaking if there's this much juice left in the good old tricks.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 7, 2015
    80
    His third album in as many years shows he’s on a streak that’s both prolific and high quality.
  8. The Guardian
    Jul 7, 2015
    80
    The Ghostnaissance continues.
  9. Pitchfork
    Jul 7, 2015
    72
    It has a bigger-budget feel—stronger guests, better pacing, and a more careful consideration for its audience.
  10. Uncut
    Jul 28, 2015
    70
    The production can sound derivative, but when Younge is on inspired form. [Sep 2015, p.75]
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  11. HipHopDX
    Jul 22, 2015
    70
    While Ghost can tell a story and his skills are sharp (despite Action Bronson’s recent claims to the contrary), he’s sounded far more at home on this past winter’s Sour Soul LP with Hip Hop jazz band BadBadNotGood.
  12. PopMatters
    Jul 21, 2015
    70
    While quality control can only help Ghostface Killah (four albums in three years) so long as he keeps working with producers as talented as Adrian Younge, he’ll keep delivering solid albums.
  13. XLR8r
    Jul 9, 2015
    70
    The knotty lyricism and psychedelic rumble of 12 Reasons to Die II should be more than enough to keep Ghostface fans satisfied.
  14. Exclaim
    Jul 9, 2015
    70
    In the future, Ghost should do more of that heavy lifting, taking a cue from producer Adrian Younge, who provides his signature analogue flavour to sumptuous effect throughout.
  15. Consequence
    Jul 10, 2015
    67
    It sometimes goes down a little too easy.
  16. NOW Magazine
    Jul 17, 2015
    60
    What it lacks is an interesting emotional--and thus truly cinematic--dimension.
  17. Spin
    Jul 14, 2015
    60
    In the case of Twelve Reasons to Die II, the glass is slightly more than half full.
  18. Under The Radar
    Jul 8, 2015
    55
    Adrian Younge's film score-like production on this latest team-up doesn't feel as atmospheric or inspired as their first go-round.
  19. The Wire
    Sep 2, 2015
    40
    If the Wu-Tang Clan's A Better Tomorrow was a shoddy attempt at cinematic audio in a Hollywood blockbuster sense, this is the arthouse variety show alternative with caricature Ghost as compere. [Sep 2015, p.57]
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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. BIGMAN22
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    an incredible sequel to his awesome original. the guests he has on here flow nicely with the production and ghostface himself. ghostface hasan incredible sequel to his awesome original. the guests he has on here flow nicely with the production and ghostface himself. ghostface has built a career off making incredible music. this is yet another classic added to his discography.… Full Review »
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