JACKBOYS [EP]
by Travis Scott
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Dec 27, 2019
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 109
  3. Negative: 12 out of 109
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  1. CHristianLamar
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    The JACKBOYS compilation EP allows for Travis to take a sufficient step back for Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and Luxury Tax (in that order based on the quality of their performance on the project) to take, then share, center stage. The greatest aspect of the EP is the aesthetic it gives off: a dark, mysterious, and intriguing vibe that also in a way prepares the listener for either the futureThe JACKBOYS compilation EP allows for Travis to take a sufficient step back for Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and Luxury Tax (in that order based on the quality of their performance on the project) to take, then share, center stage. The greatest aspect of the EP is the aesthetic it gives off: a dark, mysterious, and intriguing vibe that also in a way prepares the listener for either the future or the continuation of the ideas behind JACKBOYS. Not the best Travis Scott project, but definitely an outstanding introductory project for the label’s, and its artists’ respective futures. 8/10 = B… Expand
  2. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    7
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  3. ty_spence
    Feb 28, 2020
    7
    Is Travis Even Trying at this Point?
    Excruciating Bland. Despite this being an attempt at a fun, party tape with Travis and his fellow artists under his label, Jackboys is anything but. This is just tired, generic trap that fails at delivering anything close to some of Travis Scott’s even average material.
    Despite “Out West”, being the only song on here I’d call decent due to a    Is Travis Even Trying at this Point?
    Excruciating Bland. Despite this being an attempt at a fun, party tape with Travis and his fellow artists under his label, Jackboys is anything but. This is just tired, generic trap that fails at delivering anything close to some of Travis Scott’s even average material.

    Despite “Out West”, being the only song on here I’d call decent due to a standout Thugger performance, there’s nothing interesting here. I’d stay far away from this unless you’re a die hard fan.

    I think it’s safe to say that Travis Scott will never reach the same artistic highs he did on Rodeo.    … Expand
  4. dagurelis
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Overall very good, but the HITR remix takes it down couple of ratings, the Migos really disappointed me on the Had Enough track. The top performer on this project is definitely Pop Smoke although just having one verse, he literally killed it. Jacques was solid, Toliver as well and Sheck Wes didn't really do much but yeah. Overall decent 8/10.
  5. VestingBoot
    Jan 25, 2020
    7
    Beats sound great, Don Toliver was amazing, and to be honest I liked the project, but it's just another Travis Scott tape at its core. That isn't a bad thing but its nothing that made me say "wow classic tape". All said though its the best project released so far in 2020.
  6. Bruterake
    Dec 9, 2021
    8
    Esse aqui teve quase todas músicas como um chiclete no meu celular, mas faltou a primeira tem a rosaslia e o lil baby sendo que eu acho muito melhor a versão só com o travis e tem uma outra que n é lá essas coisas. No geral jackboys é muito bom.
  7. Jhagman
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    This is a pretty sick and fun EP/album by Travis. It has some great hits even though it is a small project. This album was constantly on play during the pandemic. My favorite piece was "OUT WEST".

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. RapReviews.com
    Jan 9, 2020
    55
    Very little is going on lyrically above but Smoke’s energy is priceless. That same energy is only marginally filtered through these swift-moving tracks. The entire album is more of an elongated intro to the Cactus Jack brand.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Jan 7, 2020
    66
    Despite impressive features and banging singles, JACKBOYS seems too lean of a project to feel like a noteworthy introduction to Scott’s label and collective.
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  3. Clash Music
    Jan 7, 2020
    70
    Each song is different, and the wide-ranging scope is something we haven’t had from a collective since ‘Revenge Of The Dreamers III’ by Dreamville and J.Cole record label last summer.
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