TA13OO
by Denzel Curry
  • Record Label: Concord
  • Release Date: Sep 21, 2018
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 310 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 310
  3. Negative: 14 out of 310
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  1. MandalinK
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    An amazing project from Denzel Curry his dark horror trap beats with his dark lyrics mixed with the dark names is such a well done concept one of the best albums of 2018 denzel has really made this an amazing album with melodic tracks from TA1300 to dark tracks like Dark metal terrorists this album will be known as a classic one day
  2. drecool95
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Absolutely killer, easily one of the best hip-hop albums in a year that's already packed with great records. Denzel Curry is unquestionably one of the best rappers of this generation.
  3. KripBop
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    This album simply has a amazing well thought concept and great rhyme skills while displaying the emotion he has gone through in the last few years. AOTY for sure
  4. dawstheboss
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    The album combines diverse flows, genres, lyrical content, and production. The three-act production allows for varied futures and moods, creating an overall stunning project.
    High points: SUMO, VENGEANCE, BLACK BALLOONS
    Low Points: too short!
  5. N0T13LACK
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Denzel Curry produced the best rap album of 2018. TA13OO is unique and different to what other rappers produced in the industry. Act 3 is the best act. To me the songs get better when you go down the acts. Percz is my favourite song
  6. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
  7. RegenT_A_1300
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Literally, a 10, better than Ferris Buller's BIG DAY OFF, btw ILY Denzel and please every other rapper do what was the Weeknd and Travis Scott song about **** being good.
  8. Connorcox1997
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    TA13OO by Denzel Curry is dope. I wasn't ready for his album, to be honest, and after listening to the album, I was amazed by what Denzel Curry can do. I love how he split the album into three acts; I love all the songs from start to finish. Denzel Curry's rapping skills, his flows, and bars are insane on this album. Defiantly one of the best albums of Denzel Curry's Career, and one of myTA13OO by Denzel Curry is dope. I wasn't ready for his album, to be honest, and after listening to the album, I was amazed by what Denzel Curry can do. I love how he split the album into three acts; I love all the songs from start to finish. Denzel Curry's rapping skills, his flows, and bars are insane on this album. Defiantly one of the best albums of Denzel Curry's Career, and one of my top ten best albums of 2018. 10/10… Expand
  9. Feud
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    What an album! Tons of bangers, great features and killer beats.
    Denzel delivers consistently great flows and clever lyrics on every song.
    I also loved J.I.D, Zillakami and Jpegmafia on this album. I don't really like the hook on Blackest Balloon and on Cash Maniac. I think they make these songs very unenjoyable even though the verses and beats on these tracks are still good. My    What an album! Tons of bangers, great features and killer beats.
    Denzel delivers consistently great flows and clever lyrics on every song.
    I also loved J.I.D, Zillakami and Jpegmafia on this album.
    I don't really like the hook on Blackest Balloon and on Cash Maniac. I think they make these songs very unenjoyable even though the verses and beats on these tracks are still good.
    My favourite tracks are probably: Vengeance, Black Metal Terrorist, Sirens, Clout Cobain and Switch it up.
    My vengeance T-shirt is being shipped as we speak.    … Expand
  10. Alp13
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    This album is Incredibly enjoyable , while still packing content. It has a brilliant concept , great features and lost of diversity.
  11. lukeaspland1
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    As off start of 2020 my favourite album of all time. Only a few weaker moments even though nothing I'd call anything close to bad. Shows a range of styles from more melodic to hard banger. Cements denzel as one of the best of the generation.

    Best songs: Sirens, vengeance, percs and clout Cobain Worst songs: switch it up and mad I got it
  12. nikoziko
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums of 2018 amazing production and features and verses from denzel a lot of great hooks and performances as well
  13. DeletedContent
    Apr 24, 2019
    9
    Fantastic hip-hop record, and Denzel's best work yet, even surpassing the fantastic "Imperial". From the smooth transitions to the wide range, heavy-hitting choruses, and well-crafted lyrics, this album is an incredible showcase of Denzel's range and raw talent. Heavy bangers like "Sumo" and "Vengance" have Denzel going back to his roots, while more socially conscious songs like "Sirens"Fantastic hip-hop record, and Denzel's best work yet, even surpassing the fantastic "Imperial". From the smooth transitions to the wide range, heavy-hitting choruses, and well-crafted lyrics, this album is an incredible showcase of Denzel's range and raw talent. Heavy bangers like "Sumo" and "Vengance" have Denzel going back to his roots, while more socially conscious songs like "Sirens" and the superb "Clout Cobain" showcase Denzel's excellent lyrical ability.

    The floaty and funky "light" intro section reveals an entirely different side to Denzel, still covering dark topics such as depression, childhood abuse, and social taboo (hence the album's name), but still remaining light and generally upbeat.

    The "Gray" section acts as a showcase of Denzel's range and ability, with various sounds and themes throughout, but still showing 5 excellent tracks, including the incredible "Clout Cobain".

    Finally the "Dark" section, despite starting off with arguably the least-focussed track on the album, "Blackest Balloon", quickly picks up with the heavy-hitting "Percz", a scathing critique of the Rap industry and of modern Hip-Hop culture as a whole, before moving onto the chilling and brutal "Vengeance", and ending on the dark and voracious "Black Metal Terrorist".

    This album is a full showcase of Denzel's range and ability, and has everything one could possibly want in a rap album. Aside from the somewhat-disappointing "Blackest Balloon" (not to be confused with the excellent "Black Balloons", which appears all the way back in the album's first act), every song on the album is a well-woven lyrical and sonic tapistry, slotted perfectly into order to form an impressive collage. 9.5/10 for sure, and a must-listen for any rap fan.    … Expand
  14. thedaywalker
    Sep 24, 2018
    9
    Denzel Curry has come up with one of the best albums of the year. The fine mixture of personal lyrics and also catchy but quality tunes is something I really enjoyed in his project.

    Going deep and serious in songs like Clout Cobain and Black Balloons but also keeping it fun and hype in songs like Sumo, Percs and Super Saiyan Superman The production is really fresh, just great    Denzel Curry has come up with one of the best albums of the year. The fine mixture of personal lyrics and also catchy but quality tunes is something I really enjoyed in his project.

    Going deep and serious in songs like Clout Cobain and Black Balloons but also keeping it fun and hype in songs like Sumo, Percs and Super Saiyan Superman

    The production is really fresh, just great production on a very different album, as far as rap is concerned.

    Favorite Songs: Black Balloons, Sumo, Super Saiyan Superman, Switch It Up, Clout Cobain, Percs, Vengeance

    Least Favorite: The Blackest Balloon (even though it's still a good track), there isn't really a bad track in this entire album    … Expand
  15. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    Definitely one of the best trap albums in recent memory. Magnificently, hauntingly dark and eclectic choices. It's consistent with no skippables, shows off great lyricism and flows... the only real negative in the dense, hard hitting trap masterpiece is a lack of extensive replay value given the nature of the project. Even still, there's a lot of catchy tunes trinkled in a project so heavy.
  16. ericfatasscartm
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    It is a major improvement in every aspect from production, to songwriting and everything in between compared to Imperial. Curry shows far more versatility as well in the lighter cuts such as Black Balloons and Cash Maniac, while also maintaining the dark and grimy performances he is known for on tracks like Vengeance and Black Metal Terrorist. He also shows his introspective side withIt is a major improvement in every aspect from production, to songwriting and everything in between compared to Imperial. Curry shows far more versatility as well in the lighter cuts such as Black Balloons and Cash Maniac, while also maintaining the dark and grimy performances he is known for on tracks like Vengeance and Black Metal Terrorist. He also shows his introspective side with political commentary on Sirens and his critique of society's newfound obsession with "clout chasing" in this social media age on Clout Cobain. There isn't a single track here that I disliked, which is why I gave it a 10, and it is a strong contender for Hip Hop album of the year alongside Kids See Ghosts by Kanye West and Kid Cudi and the newly released Brockhampton album, Iridescence.… Expand
  17. DunLikeABoss
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    The only way to properly describe TA13OO is an experience. An experience that's whimsical, terrifying, dark, and meaningful. Every bar in this project has definitely been given much thought. TA13OO is distrusted into 3 different acts; light, grey, and dark, with light being lighthearted until SUMO | ZUMO gives you a taste of what's to come. All acts are essential to listen to in order forThe only way to properly describe TA13OO is an experience. An experience that's whimsical, terrifying, dark, and meaningful. Every bar in this project has definitely been given much thought. TA13OO is distrusted into 3 different acts; light, grey, and dark, with light being lighthearted until SUMO | ZUMO gives you a taste of what's to come. All acts are essential to listen to in order for the full experience. Denzel shows development in this project in almost every single aspect, and because of all of this, TA13OO takes the spot as the best album of 2018.… Expand
  18. C_dot
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    Denzel does everything right on this deep project, sectioned into 3 different parts:light, gray, and dark. You can hear the Miami influence on every track as he goes deeper and deeper into his mind. The lyrics are great, the beats are great, and the features are great. It has such a heavy and dark style to it, and Denzel is the perfect artist to execute it.
  19. SuperDuperKanye
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    This album has something for everybody- and for every different style that Curry embarks on, he executes it with such ease. If somebody doesn't like this album, I can only inference that they do not like hip hop.
  20. myboi123
    Mar 19, 2021
    9
    amazing album did not expect this but this album is really good and Denzel curry is no longer underrated
  21. DDaskarn
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    Denzel suprised me with this project, it really wasn't what I expected after hearing some of his past work. The first disc or act of this album is much more mellow and laid back which is a great thing because Denzel could really hold his own with that style of music. For people who are more into bangers and trunk knockers, there are plenty of moments on this album that contains just that,Denzel suprised me with this project, it really wasn't what I expected after hearing some of his past work. The first disc or act of this album is much more mellow and laid back which is a great thing because Denzel could really hold his own with that style of music. For people who are more into bangers and trunk knockers, there are plenty of moments on this album that contains just that, even on the first act (SUMO). That leads me to say that even the more aggresive and not-so-mellow tracks are still amazing. During the last two acts the album takes a diffrent turn and it is not a dissapoint one. I could talk for hours about this album but i'll say this, there's hardly any dull moments on this project and Denzel out did himself, check it out for yourself!

    Favorite songs: SIRENS, TABOO, SUMO, MAD I GOT IT, VENGENCE
    Least favorite songs: THE BLACKEST BALLOON    … Expand
  22. StormYe
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums that came in 2018, amazing structure, amazing lyrics, energising bars, and moments where i literally got goosebums. The structure of this album impressed me quite a lot, you literally dont notice how the album changes it's tone, only after finishing listening to it you notice the huge difference between the first song and the the last.
    The smothness of this album    One of the best albums that came in 2018, amazing structure, amazing lyrics, energising bars, and moments where i literally got goosebums. The structure of this album impressed me quite a lot, you literally dont notice how the album changes it's tone, only after finishing listening to it you notice the huge difference between the first song and the the last.
    The smothness of this album the incredible production and last but certaintly not the least the creative in put from our true and only Denzel is why as i said before this album is one of the best releases of 2018    … Expand
  23. edutw4
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Zeltron delivered one of the best albums this year if not the best which shows that he's not only a rapper but an artist
  24. daniboyofc
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    One of my favorites Rap Album's of all time. Denzel Curry really put his tallent on this album and created something that people always will remember.
  25. reitha549
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    this album is a great representation into the mind of Denzel curry, and the state of hip hop today. An absolute classic in my eyes. The slight shortcomings in this are the sometimes slightly annoying hooks but besides that every verse is a great one
  26. MCBengs
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Before the release of this album, Denzel Curry has mostly become known for his energetic bangers which go hard, and many of these types of songs still appear on this album. While these types of tracks are done well, in particular Sumo, they aren't the best parts of the album.

    This record really shines when Denzel Curry is providing more lyricism. Tracks like Sirens, Percs and Clout    Before the release of this album, Denzel Curry has mostly become known for his energetic bangers which go hard, and many of these types of songs still appear on this album. While these types of tracks are done well, in particular Sumo, they aren't the best parts of the album.

    This record really shines when Denzel Curry is providing more lyricism. Tracks like Sirens, Percs and Clout Cobain really showcase Denzel's lyrical ability along with the catchy hooks present on nearly every single track on TA13OO. The album isn't too complex but it doesn't need to be, and Denzel's wordplay makes up for that. JPEGMAFIA's feature on Vengeance is also quite impressive and makes that song memorable, and the intro track does very well to start the record.

    If there was 1 criticism I had with this album, it's that on some songs there is more repetition than there needs to be, since Denzel can clearly make great verses. However, there isn't really anything I dislike about this record besides that and the tracks are all good, but if I were to nitpick, I wish Billie Eilish was the only one singing the chorus on Sirens, since you can barely hear her and her voice sounds beautiful on the chorus, perfectly fitting it.    … Expand
  27. rosawpark
    May 29, 2019
    9
    This album is the best album of 2018 by far. The way the 3 acts have notable differences from eachother make it feel like a journey starting from the light descending into darkness. It really describes how life is, that some parts of your life are light and some are dark. Best tracks are BLACK BALLOONS; SIRENS; TABOO; SWITCH IT UP; and PERCS
  28. Dancho
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    A great album! I'm not the biggest fan of trap but this album sounds amazing. 13lack 13alloonz is one of the best songs of 2018. I love it!
  29. MrGraxyPlays
    Jul 23, 2019
    9
    This album it's just... wow, the beats, the flows, the featurings, it's all perfect, i disliked only the last 2 tracks, but except those 2 tracks, the whole album is a masterpiece.
  30. BSKI
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    We didn't think Denzel Curry could get better after his release 'Imperial' but we have been proved wrong. TA1300 is one of the best hip hop albums to be ever released period, from the amazing production from producers such as FNZ & Ronny J and the dark, blistering flows of Denzel Curry you have a masterpiece of an album. Denzel Curry is album to keep the flow of the album and the themes ofWe didn't think Denzel Curry could get better after his release 'Imperial' but we have been proved wrong. TA1300 is one of the best hip hop albums to be ever released period, from the amazing production from producers such as FNZ & Ronny J and the dark, blistering flows of Denzel Curry you have a masterpiece of an album. Denzel Curry is album to keep the flow of the album and the themes of Light, Grey and Dark, he gives you a perspective of what he's going and gone through in his life and gives amazing songs. The weaker songs on this album such as: Cash Maniac are still amazing songs and that just in itself proves how Curry is able to keep the songs entertaining but overall, this project is amazing and will be hard for Curry to top. He proved us wrong once, we'll see if he does it again.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Dec 14, 2018
    91
    Ultimately, easily one of the most simultaneously hardest and atmospheric hip-hop albums of the year.
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  2. The Wire
    Sep 21, 2018
    80
    His new LP is a sonic assault; holding tight to punk ruthlessness and discipline, drenched in Dirty South origins. [Oct 2018, p.68]
  3. Pitchfork
    Sep 20, 2018
    77
    It’s when he sticks to the highly personal that Curry’s music is devoid of all cliché--the power of his performance, the veracity of his pen, and the color of his wordplay make him an expert at voicing the tribulations of this doomed condition we call being young.
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