Trials & Tribulations
by Ace Hood
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 16, 2013
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. PopMatters
    Aug 9, 2013
    80
    Ace Hood came out of nowhere to deliver the most well rounded, engaging gangsta rap album on a major label in some time.
  2. AllMusic
    Jul 22, 2013
    80
    While this isn't a giant leap forward or a stunning diversion from previous releases, Hood's on a roll and it's hard not to welcome the usual power and polish
  3. RapReviews.com
    Oct 15, 2013
    65
    While none of the songs are straight terrible (except "Bugatti") none leave me feeling like I'd want to leave the CD in my whip on a long trip--it would probably lull me to sleep and I'd crash.

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. ben_zo77
    Jul 14, 2014
    7
    Most of this album is below average to simply decent but the few deep tracks and Ace Hood's clear talent made this an above-average hood rapMost of this album is below average to simply decent but the few deep tracks and Ace Hood's clear talent made this an above-average hood rap album. ~ 7.4/10 ~ including deluxe edition tracks: 7.6/10

    Best tracks: "Trials & Tribulations", "Another Statistic" & **** Da World"    … Full Review »
  2. theman823456
    Oct 8, 2013
    9
    This is certainly Ace's best project to be released. Although he only really touches on 1 general type of rap (i.e. trap rap, hardcore rap)This is certainly Ace's best project to be released. Although he only really touches on 1 general type of rap (i.e. trap rap, hardcore rap) what he does do he does well. It is always nice to have an artist that can vary their style song after song, it is also something to be respected when an artist realizes that he/she is good at a specific style, then sticks to it. Ace touches on mainly shallow subject matters, with a few deeper lyrics on songs like "Trials and Tribulations". Overall, this was a very good effort from Ace, and I hope to see more of this in the future.… Full Review »
  3. idtopchef
    Jul 26, 2013
    7
    Just like the other albums Ace Hood hasn't really done something extra. But this is just the best version of him. He has been able to tell usJust like the other albums Ace Hood hasn't really done something extra. But this is just the best version of him. He has been able to tell us about he's life story thus far with all the challenges faced in the best way possible. As for the production, it's on point. But their seems not to be any diversity on this one. Same story, same beats, same flow. Afraid it may get boring eventually.… Full Review »
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