HitNRun: Phase One
by Prince
  • Record Label: NPG
  • Release Date: Sep 7, 2015
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 10, 2015
    100
    HITnRUN is an invigorating, eclectic modern pop record that takes a now-familiar (but still no less impressive) formula--equal parts hedonistic arena rock, chugging funk, and art-mutated pop--and tacks on a handful of new sounds and twists that give is a satisfying, visceral edge.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Sep 14, 2015
    70
    Although he may never touch the glory days of his heyday again, there are enough glimpses of his genius gathered here to satisfy.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 14, 2015
    70
    HITNRUN Phase One isn’t one of Prince’s best albums. But neither is it his worst. He hasn’t lost it. He’s just resting it.
  5. Consequence
    Sep 11, 2015
    67
    While some of that experimentation and ornamentation is thrilling, some is unneeded. Phase One works better when excess is lopped off.

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User Score
4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 20 out of 40
  1. CrystalBall
    Sep 10, 2015
    2
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  2. poplife75
    Oct 6, 2015
    3
    After the good suprise that was Art Official Age, this is a real let-down. Only 3 good songs and one of them is 20 years old...Hyped as veryAfter the good suprise that was Art Official Age, this is a real let-down. Only 3 good songs and one of them is 20 years old...Hyped as very experimental, this album just relies on basic EDM sounds that mundane artists like David Guetta use all the time...what happenned to the genius that was Prince?… Full Review »
  3. Viktor85
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    Initially, I wasn't very impressed. But I recently started listening to it again and I must say I have started to quite enjoy it. Songs likeInitially, I wasn't very impressed. But I recently started listening to it again and I must say I have started to quite enjoy it. Songs like MILLION $ SHOW and AIN'T ABOUT 2 STOP are bangers! The only song I still don't really care about is FALLINLOVE2NITE even if I appreciate Prince trying different genres. This album is Prince experimenting and having fun. If you only like 80s sounds and want to listen to vintage Prince exclusively then this will not be for you. But if you want to listen to Prince at his most "modern" you will not be disappointed (unless you compare every song to When Doves Cry). Listen with an open mind and enjoy!… Full Review »
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