Malibu Ken
by Malibu Ken
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
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  1. spenceryang8
    Feb 3, 2019
    8
    Malibu Ken is pure fun for total weirdos.

    FAV TRACKS: CORN MAZE, TUESDAY, SWORD BOX, ACID KING, SUICIDE BIG GULP, 1+1=13, CHURRO

    LEAST FAV TRACK: PURPLE MOSS
  2. dubsv
    Mar 8, 2020
    0
    what a joke for real this ain't real rap therefore ZERO u all need help for real im bout to get another account shut down
  3. Mayfieldja
    Feb 4, 2019
    9
    Rarely do Side-project collabs go this well. Tobacco’s psychedelic beats serve as the perfect foundation for Aesop Rock’s abstract lyricism. There is little diversity from track to track but this is a perfect example of “too much of a good thing” can still be a good thing. Malibu Ken has managed to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts and is deserving of more loveRarely do Side-project collabs go this well. Tobacco’s psychedelic beats serve as the perfect foundation for Aesop Rock’s abstract lyricism. There is little diversity from track to track but this is a perfect example of “too much of a good thing” can still be a good thing. Malibu Ken has managed to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts and is deserving of more love than it is likely to receive. 9 out of 10
    Tracks to Enjoy: “ Sword Box”, “1+1=13”, & “Churro”    … Expand
  4. TurkeyBoi
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    A fantastic album from one of the most dynamic duos in hip-hop today. Electrifying from back to front, weird, idiosyncratic and absolutely immersive. Would recommend to any hip-hop fan.

    Favourite Tracks: Corn Maze, Tuesday, Sword Box, Dog Years, Acid King, Suicide Big Gulp, 1+1=13, Churro

    Least Favourite Track: Purple Moss
  5. KarimWohler
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    Incredible album, the minimal production really works in Aesop's favour and his lyrical prowess is top tier and unmatched as usual. 'Tuesday', '1+1=13', 'churro' & 'Purple Moss' are definite highlights.

    Only gripe is, I wish it was longer. 10/10

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. RapReviews.com
    Jul 25, 2019
    75
    While there are a few tracks that take left turns, most of the album follows a similar template and sound palette, which leads to a sense of sameness for such a short album. Malibu Ken is an Aesop Rock joint, which means it is worth listening to you until you decipher every pun and metaphor. If it feels less weighty and consequential compared to his solo albums, maybe that is point.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Mar 11, 2019
    75
    Malibu Ken is wonky, unique electro-psychedelic thunk that is somewhat pretty. It's crisp, sensational perplexity, and very hard to overthrow.
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  3. The Wire
    Mar 7, 2019
    70
    Tobacco’s beats sound like a mescaline trip through a haunted theme park from Scooby Doo, while the Def Jux legend in a different lifetime raps about an eagle snacking on a cat like a churro. Pretty standard stuff really. [Mar 2019, p.65]
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