Blackout! 2
by Method Man & Redman
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: May 19, 2009
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    On their first album in eight years, these How High stars seem every bit the pleasure-seekers they used to be.

Awards & Rankings

54
#54 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. JohnG
    Jul 25, 2009
    4
    After a ten year absence that included an average movie (How High) and a failed sitcom, for which they respectively deserved an opportunity After a ten year absence that included an average movie (How High) and a failed sitcom, for which they respectively deserved an opportunity towards, the Blackout 2! fails to impress and continues to exhaust the modern standard of the hip hop genre. Method Man and Redman appear to have lowered themselves for the sake of profit instead of substance with an album that includes heavy synth production. "Snap" and "Crunk" beats do not serve these gentlemen well.… Full Review »
  2. SolitairethaH.A.L.O.
    Jun 25, 2009
    9
    In a time where 90% +/- of music sounds the same (which would be great if it sounded good), its good to have some throwback music. A few In a time where 90% +/- of music sounds the same (which would be great if it sounded good), its good to have some throwback music. A few people might act like this is a bad thing. Hell nah. Meth & Red delivered one of, if not the best albums within the past 5 years. Love how they kept they style original as usual. You get old-school vibes but they are def far from outdated. Its a breathe of familiar fresh air in a stuffy, stench-filled room of commercial rap.… Full Review »
  3. Chris
    Jun 23, 2009
    7
    Full of character, this album keeps a true hip-hop fan pleased. Track length is great, but too raw for my taste. Overall their chemistry is Full of character, this album keeps a true hip-hop fan pleased. Track length is great, but too raw for my taste. Overall their chemistry is undeniable.… Full Review »
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