Big Grams [EP]
by Big Grams
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2015
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. HipHopDX
    Oct 6, 2015
    60
    There’s no creative expansion, just two acts trying to exist in their own worlds simultaneously instead of finding a new and interesting middle ground. Mixing classic Big Boi verses over old Phantogram songs would’ve probably been just as effective.
  2. The Guardian
    Sep 29, 2015
    60
    There are less cohesive moments--the Skrillex-driven closer Drum Machine doesn’t come off at all--but the best bits are as much of a joy to listen to as they sound as if they were to make.
  3. AllMusic
    Sep 29, 2015
    60
    This EP dazzles and then disappears before the sun comes up, leaving listeners with the exhilarating feeling of "wow," and the less-pleasing feeling of "what happened?"
  5. Rolling Stone
    Sep 29, 2015
    40
    Even guest turns from Run the Jewels and Skrillex can't add enough energy to make Big Grams feel like anything more than an attempt at landing a better festival slot.

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. digitalkhan
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    This album is a head bobber, I can't remember when I've let an entire album play through from beginning to end without skipping forward. GetThis album is a head bobber, I can't remember when I've let an entire album play through from beginning to end without skipping forward. Get the album you won't be disappointed.… Full Review »
  2. AidanDaAlien
    Jul 26, 2016
    5
    This EP has great production coming from Josh Carter, of Phantogram's, and Skrillex, in the finale track. Also the second member ofThis EP has great production coming from Josh Carter, of Phantogram's, and Skrillex, in the finale track. Also the second member of Phantogram's, Sarah Barthel came with great vocals and used many good metaphors in her choruses and short verses through out the EP. But most of her choruses were repeated and dragged until the end of many of the tracks. Big Boi did an average job overall. I thought he did a good job flowing on Josh Carters electronic style beats. But his lyrics were not up to par in my opinion. I just don't think theses guys were a good collaboration. Also most tracks failed to maintain a concept. Overall this is an average project. 5/10… Full Review »
  3. daeruin
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    It seems like critics have a hard time when genres merge. Honestly, this has been one of my favorite albums to jam so far this fall. HeadIt seems like critics have a hard time when genres merge. Honestly, this has been one of my favorite albums to jam so far this fall. Head bobbing tunes front-to-back, crisp production, with a dope AF Skrillex chaser. Give it a spin!… Full Review »
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