Broke With Expensive Taste
by Azealia Banks
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 542 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 473 out of 542
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 542
  3. Negative: 55 out of 542

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  1. gabriel707
    Jul 25, 2023
    8
    Masterpiece of the rap genre and a must listen definitely. Latin influences and versatility in general were spot on.
  2. vladimirfavlo
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    This album is beyond excellent. She combines rap and house together. This is impossible to do. Good album.
  3. JEMR
    May 10, 2022
    9
    She's so talented and this album is a good evidence of her talent, the sound of these is a nice collage for modern rap.
  4. Agxntlynn
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Most versatile release from a female rapper to date, the album has a very experimental vibe as no track is the same. Banks lyricism is incredible, not only that her vocals are on point with Chasing Time, a two in one package.
  5. itzysweetner
    Jul 6, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. reviewing azealia bank’s debut album (no i don’t support azealia and i never will, i’m just reviewing)
    idle delilah - 8.5 / 10
    gimme a chance - 9.5 / 10
    desperado - 9 / 10
    JFK ft theophilus london - 9 / 10
    212 ft lazy jay - 9.5 / 10
    wallace - 9 / 10
    heavy metal and reflective - 8 / 10
    BBD - 9 / 10
    ice princess - 9.5 / 10
    yung rapunxel - 8 / 10
    soda - 9 / 10
    chasing time - 8 / 10
    luxury - 9.5 / 10
    nude beach a go go - 8 / 10
    miss amor - 9 / 10
    miss camaradrie - 9 / 10
    overall - this album is kind of … forgettable … it’s not an album you’re going to remember in later years. i do love the production though but. the singles are the only thing that ppl would remember years later.    … Expand
  6. EThpeluso
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is pure art I love it! This is music, the best song "Wallace" she makes good music, very good!… Expand
  7. peixeira
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
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  8. llavender
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    LOVEEEEEEE. Azealia is a genius. She can rap, sing, and has some of the best beats in her music. Her voice also adds a lot onto this. The songs here constantly stuck in my head. Please listen to this because you will NOT regret it at all.
  9. PretentiousGeek
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    A patchwork mosaic of style comes to define Azealia Banks as her debut LP further shows her tasteful blend of dance styles from around with world with distinctly New York traits, possessing a rap and pen game that would demolish most if not all of the competition in her field and a surprisingly powerful yet underproduced voice for singing. Despite some quirky yet charming detours and aA patchwork mosaic of style comes to define Azealia Banks as her debut LP further shows her tasteful blend of dance styles from around with world with distinctly New York traits, possessing a rap and pen game that would demolish most if not all of the competition in her field and a surprisingly powerful yet underproduced voice for singing. Despite some quirky yet charming detours and a general lack of cohesion, it serves as a platter highlighting her talent and craftsmanship if nothing else.… Expand
  10. Brunofvz
    Dec 9, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. uma chacota universal essa barraqueira do caralho fudida e deprimida, uma chacota de vdd… Expand
  11. sabelo
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    One of the Greatest Album's By a female Rapper. Azealia Banks really showed us what she can do in terms of her rap and singing skills.The Album is innovative and fresh !
  12. LanaticMonster
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    /Broke With Expensive Taste/
    1-Idle Delilah - 8/10
    2-Gimme A Chance - 8/10 3-Desperado - 10/10 4-JFK - 10/10 5-212 - 9/10 6-Wallace - 6/10 7-Heavy Metal And Reflective - 3/10 8-BBD - 7/10 9-Ice Princess - 10/10 10-Yung Rapunxel - 5/10 11-Soda - 10/10 12-Chasing Time - 10/10 13-Luxury - 4/10 14-Nude Beach A Go Go - 3/10 15-Miss Amor - 10/10 16-Miss Camaradrie - 9/10    /Broke With Expensive Taste/
    1-Idle Delilah - 8/10
    2-Gimme A Chance - 8/10
    3-Desperado - 10/10
    4-JFK - 10/10
    5-212 - 9/10
    6-Wallace - 6/10
    7-Heavy Metal And Reflective - 3/10
    8-BBD - 7/10
    9-Ice Princess - 10/10
    10-Yung Rapunxel - 5/10
    11-Soda - 10/10
    12-Chasing Time - 10/10
    13-Luxury - 4/10
    14-Nude Beach A Go Go - 3/10
    15-Miss Amor - 10/10
    16-Miss Camaradrie - 9/10
    Cohesion: 7/10
    Lyrics Quality: 7/10

    Final Score: 7.6/10    … Expand
  13. bruzrs
    Apr 10, 2017
    8
    The album is truly story-telling. Azealia stands out for embracing considered “broke” musical elements and transforming them into memorable work, which ends up leaving an “expensive taste” in our mouths. The only problem is that the execution in some tracks lacks some sort of deepness, required to tell such impacting reflections.
  14. datboievren
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    Broke with Expensive Taste is by far one of the best albums in Rap music and one of the best albums in general. Azealia Banks shows how intelligent and talented she is with her lyrics and the producers that she worked with in order to make this album so great. The overall theme of BWET is "anti-pop" as Banks dives deep into genres that havent even become popular yet. Her ways of tellingBroke with Expensive Taste is by far one of the best albums in Rap music and one of the best albums in general. Azealia Banks shows how intelligent and talented she is with her lyrics and the producers that she worked with in order to make this album so great. The overall theme of BWET is "anti-pop" as Banks dives deep into genres that havent even become popular yet. Her ways of telling interesting stories through her music and expressing characters is amazing. By far one of the best albums out there and most certainly the best of Banks (so far).… Expand
  15. austinmthomas
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I do enjoy her music and picks in different beats. She flows and switches genres so easily she shows off her versatility as a rapper and singer very well. Giving it a 9 because there were a few tracks I didn't like at first and needed some warming up to with a couple of listens. Favorite tracks: Idle Delilah, BBD, Desperado, and Ice Princess.
  16. teqkira
    Jun 19, 2016
    8
    Depois de quase dois anos de espera, finalmente veio a público o tão aguardado primeiro álbum de Azealia Banks. O disco nos entrega uma sonoridade noventista do rap mais “tradicional”, passando pelo dubstep, o deep house e o trap, apoiado nas mãos de um diversificado time de produtores que ajudam a refletir a personalidade caótica e agitada da rapper. Mostrando tanto o lado agressivo queDepois de quase dois anos de espera, finalmente veio a público o tão aguardado primeiro álbum de Azealia Banks. O disco nos entrega uma sonoridade noventista do rap mais “tradicional”, passando pelo dubstep, o deep house e o trap, apoiado nas mãos de um diversificado time de produtores que ajudam a refletir a personalidade caótica e agitada da rapper. Mostrando tanto o lado agressivo que atira versos ácidos como o mais suave com um quê das antigas divas, Broken With Expensive Taste faz nossa atenção ser desviada das brigas online de Banks para o mais importante, que é a sua competência musical. E o resultado não decepciona.… Expand
  17. Fakebytswift
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    People underastimate Azealia beacause of what she says on Twitter. Broke With Expensive Taste is the proof that not everyone on the rap industry is changing to pop music(like Drake and Minaj). This album definetly is 2014'ss biggest albuns, for it's quality, and for it's impact on rap music.
  18. CharlieGray
    May 16, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so cool!!!
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  19. bernisphere
    Mar 30, 2016
    9
    One of the best albums I've heard que In all my life . The sound is nice and aggressive , a combination that does not go unnoticed . Plus own voice beyond a mere rapper. Congratulations.
  20. isthatbrandon
    Mar 23, 2016
    9
    Although Azealia is mainly known for being the problematic **** from Twitter, she actually does make great music - regardless of personality. The only song I really do not like is Nude Beach A Go-Go, it's awful in my opinion. However, the rest of the album is absolutely brilliant. It really is a great album
  21. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 6, 2016
    7
    Broke With Expensive Taste é o único álbum de rap que eu consegui gostar. Sério, eu detesto rap, mas esse álbum tem músicas ótimas. Mesmo com muito câncer auditivo (muito mesmo), certas músicas tem seu destaque.

    Pontos Altos: Soda, Chasing Time, Yung Rapunxel
    Pontos Baixos: JKF, Desperado, BBD
  22. mjscl15
    Jan 6, 2016
    8
    Incrível esse trabalho da azealia. As músicas são muitas vezes dançantes e nada decepcionantes em relação á composição. Azealia tem muito a oferecer mas só aparece fazendo confusão -_-
  23. vitorthehuman
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    It's a mix of sounds, genres and rhythms. I don't know what to think about this album, just say it's a masterpiece. The talent of Azealia Banks is amazing.
  24. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    6
    Melhores músicas: Chasing Time, Luxury, Miss Camaraderie, Gimme A Chance, Idle Delilah.
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  25. nobodyknowsme
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was my favourite rap album back in 2014.She had some problems with her record labels but she finally made it and we had this amazing album.Most of the songs has amazing edm beats,fierce vocals,genius lyrics.I enjoyed all of the tracks expect Ariel Pink duet that was a bit weird and bad honestly.I'm looking forward to hear her second album!… Expand
  26. CaraDavies
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Two years late and marred by creative disputes which caused Banks to part ways with Polydor Records, Broke With Expensive Tastes was finally released last week in collaboration with Prospect Park. The sixteen track record, far from just worth the wait, is an audacious fusion of lively house and dance beats, that paired with Banks’ phenomenal vocals make this one of the hottest releases ofTwo years late and marred by creative disputes which caused Banks to part ways with Polydor Records, Broke With Expensive Tastes was finally released last week in collaboration with Prospect Park. The sixteen track record, far from just worth the wait, is an audacious fusion of lively house and dance beats, that paired with Banks’ phenomenal vocals make this one of the hottest releases of 2014.

    This album has clearly been a labour of love for Azealia Banks: she’s postponed, edited and re-edited (dropping questionable tracks like ‘ATM Jam’) and refused to compromise creatively, demanding to be released from a major record deal so she could make the album she envisioned. This serious artistic approach is reflected in the high quality and ballsy individuality of the record, which unlike most of the year’s releases refuses to blend into the charts.

    There is something bewitching about Banks’ flow; her confident enunciation and the smoky character filled timbre of her voice set her sound apart. The daring lyrical content is sexually aggressive yet not coquettish, unapologetically glamorous and playful, yet critical of media superficiality, and frankly far more sincere than most popular hip hop. Banks is a skilled lyricist and it’s worth re-listening to some of her tracks to pick up the humour and political messages that often go missed on first listening.

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    The albums melodies and beats are mainly inspired by British dance, dn’b and house music, which gives the album a refreshingly upbeat and energetic feel without the griminess of the current trend of dubstep inspired electro. The highlights of the album are the tracks where Banks lets her soulful singing voice as well as her incredible rapping skills shine, like in the brutally funky ‘Ice Princess’ and the housey ‘Soda’. While, more experimental tracks like the synth-heavy ‘Heavy, Metal and Reflective’ or stripped down calypso style beat and wavering guitar of ‘Idle Delilah’, offer inventive reinterpretations of genres laced with razor sharp rap. The only disappointing track is ‘Yung Rapunxel’, which sounds cluttered and disjointed compared to the stylised harmonies of the rest of the album.

    Broke With Expensive Tastes is a much needed injection of fun and funk in what has been a dull year for hip hop and dance music. Azealia Banks brings fresh wit, intelligence and personality into what has become a complacent and repetitive genre and it will be interesting to see which direction she goes in next.    … Expand
  27. isthatluiz
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Best album of the year!!! My girl azealea is the future.

    It's sound soooooo ahead you know?!

    I live for her sound and i think we all should.

    She is just...good.
  28. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    With real lyrics and real production, Azealia Banks shows who is one of the best female rappers nowadays.

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  29. RTalk
    Mar 28, 2015
    9
    Broke With Expensive Taste is without a doubt the best album of 2014. First of all I would like to praise the production work. I'ts amazing how the album go from hip-hop, salsa, jazz and many more. Banks and the writers did a great job with the lyrics. I respect her for not rapping n-gga or f-ck every 2 lines. And DAMN that girl can sing too ! Amazing Album !
    Highlights: Desperado, Idle    Broke With Expensive Taste is without a doubt the best album of 2014. First of all I would like to praise the production work. I'ts amazing how the album go from hip-hop, salsa, jazz and many more. Banks and the writers did a great job with the lyrics. I respect her for not rapping n-gga or f-ck every 2 lines. And DAMN that girl can sing too ! Amazing Album !
    Highlights: Desperado, Idle Deliah, JFK
    I felt weird about Nude Beach A Gogo but it's still a good one    … Expand
  30. BenjaLover
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    Perfect. Just perfect. Is amazing. Fav songs: Desperado, JFK, Soda, Ice Princess, Wallace, BBD, Miss Amor, Miss Camaraderie, Heavy Metal And Reflective
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Uncut
    Jan 7, 2015
    70
    Broke is an pleasant surprise. [Feb 2015, p.73]
  2. The Quietus
    Dec 19, 2014
    90
    Just 16 exceptional tracks full of glowing wordplay, instinctively catchy intonation, and effortless genre whisking.
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Dec 17, 2014
    75
    BWET is a fascinating starting point, as she can spit complex rhyme patterns with ease. The hope is that this can progress into something deeper, but as things stand she's still a pleasure to listen to.
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