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. iamtrent424
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    One of the years, best album. Azealia Banks debut with a very fierce album.The album begins with the track "Idle Delilah," which is the perfect song to start the album off with. A new and improved version of "Gimmie A Chance," is followed by the first track. The new version has a Spanish sound to it. The Spanish rapping is superb.

    The singles such as such as "212," "Yung Rapunxel,"    One of the years, best album. Azealia Banks debut with a very fierce album.The album begins with the track "Idle Delilah," which is the perfect song to start the album off with. A new and improved version of "Gimmie A Chance," is followed by the first track. The new version has a Spanish sound to it. The Spanish rapping is superb.

    The singles such as such as "212," "Yung Rapunxel," "Chasing TIme," Heavy Metal and Reflective," are a great addition to this album. Her singles isn't the best track on the album. Tracks like ""Ice Princess," and "Miss Amor," are one of the two best tracks on the album.

    Overall, the beats to the tracks on this album is right on point. The songwriting is better than most hip-hop artist today. The years best hip-hop album and one of the top ten album of 2014. It is worth listening to.    … Expand
  2. LOK
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Broke With Expensive Taste is a great debut from a very talented artist, the long delayed album from Azealia Banks combines Opera, Jazz, Hip-Hop, House, Hardstyle, Merengue, Pop and Soul all into one action packed album. Standout tracks are "Ice Princess", "Wallace", Soda", Nude Beach A Go-Go" & "Desperado" I'd recommend this album to everyone, you won't regret it.
  3. gabrielg
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    OMFG, I love it, i never heard someting like this album. It's like the most exclusive album in rap in 10 years, like, omg, i love this, was so goooooooooooood, i can't even explain this. I'm already in love with this gal
  4. mlk1227
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever heard. This will definitely go on to be the best rap album of the year. Even with everyone doubting her Azealia managed to not only pull through but release one of the most creative rap albums of the generation.
  5. stfuadam
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Broke With Expensive Taste is the album of the year for me. Highlights are... well, pretty much everything, really. It's like New York City in audio form.
  6. sebastianglz
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    The best debut album from a female artist since Lady Gaga's "The Fame" and probably the best album from 2014. The wait was worth, Banks shows she's a complete artist. She can kill every female rapper with this album. And yes, she's innovating hip-hop and rap.
    Highlights of the album: 212, Gimme a Chance, JFK and Desperado
  7. denismathias
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Amazing, utterly well produced, lyrically flawless and epic, it's a huge album from beginning to end. I'm really blown away by it and it's easily one of the best albums of this year
  8. Giovana
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    This album was one of the best of the year, Azealia could innovate bringing an album full of surprises and with a great voice and sound (sorry I can not say the same of other...) my favorite on the album are: Soda, Ice Princess, 212, Idle Delilah and Chasing Time.
  9. ultraviolenmilk
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    Pas pritjes katër vjecare për broke me shije të shtrenjtë , është e papritura sa mirë ajo ka krahasuar muzikën e sotme . Broke me shije të shtrenjtë tregon edhe një herë se bankat është i aftë për të qenë një gjeni muzikore kur vihet me çdo sfidë .
    10/10
    Ndoshta album i vitit !
    Rekomanduar !
  10. KevLonelyHeart
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    A real masterpiece, Azealia Banks fulfilled very well what it promised, this album is more than fantastic, it's perfect, it's wonderful, everything in it is catchy and millimeter perfect.
  11. thaleslucas
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    The best and criative album of the year! Of course!

    I waited 2 years until she finally release this album. It is really amazing and I cannot explain how I'm feeling. It is just the best album of Rap of this Decade. ♥

    Favorite tracks: all.
  12. gabsneverdies
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Eu não esperava nada diferente disso, mas ainda assim foi uma surpresa quando eu vi o álbum disponível, foram longos períodos de espera, e quando ele surgiu ainda parecia tudo meio distante da realidade, simplesmente inovador, ela provou que é a melhor no que faz, nenhuma barreira resistiu a esse disco, ela quebrou todas
  13. catvalentine
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    BWET is one of the best albuns of the year, is so perfect, really, i'm so proud of her, and she deserves this, is amazing! PS: Yeah, is better than The New Classic.
  14. PinkFriday
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    1. Idle Delilah - ✩✩✩✩✩
    2. Gimme A Chance - ✩✩✩✩✩
    3. Desperado - ✩✩✩✩✩ 4. JFK (feat. Theophilus London) - ✩✩✩✩✩ 5. 212 (feat. Lazy Jay) - ✩✩✩✩✩ 6. Wallace - ✩✩✩✩✩ 7. Heavy Metal & Reflective - ✩✩✩✩✩ 8. BBD - ✩✩✩✩✩ 9. Ice Princess - ✩✩✩✩✩ 10. Yung Rapunxel - ✩✩✩✩✩ 11. Soda - ✩✩✩✩✩ 12. Chasing Time - ✩✩✩✩✩ 13. Luxury - ✩✩✩✩✩ 14. Nude Beach A-Go-Go - ✩✩✩✩ 15. Miss Amor - ✩✩✩✩✩    1. Idle Delilah - ✩✩✩✩✩
    2. Gimme A Chance - ✩✩✩✩✩
    3. Desperado - ✩✩✩✩✩
    4. JFK (feat. Theophilus London) - ✩✩✩✩✩
    5. 212 (feat. Lazy Jay) - ✩✩✩✩✩
    6. Wallace - ✩✩✩✩✩
    7. Heavy Metal & Reflective - ✩✩✩✩✩
    8. BBD - ✩✩✩✩✩
    9. Ice Princess - ✩✩✩✩✩
    10. Yung Rapunxel - ✩✩✩✩✩
    11. Soda - ✩✩✩✩✩
    12. Chasing Time - ✩✩✩✩✩
    13. Luxury - ✩✩✩✩✩
    14. Nude Beach A-Go-Go - ✩✩✩✩
    15. Miss Amor - ✩✩✩✩✩
    16. Miss Camaraderie - ✩✩✩✩✩    … Expand
  15. Nerdelicious
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Mixing Techno, Rap, Hip-Pop, Lambada and Pop, Broke With Expensive Taste is the greatest album of 2014, Azealia bring us to another concept of the music, using samples, rap verses and her beautiful voice to create a perfect album
  16. jamesdelrey
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    This game changer album served what she had promised. She didn't try to change it for a mainstream album (what Interscope wanted) and she fought hard to leave the label and release this masterpiece. It doesn't have any bad song and the genre mixes from song to song is just heavenly.
  17. yungrapunxel666
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Nude beach A-GO-GO is the best song i've ever heard, and this album would not be complete without it. It works so well on the album. Songs like Wallace, Idle Delilah and Luxury prove how Azealia can indeed rap and sing, a skill rarely shown in the industry.
  18. funkyou
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Freaking awesome! She's naturally amazing. Best album of 2014!
    The old Azealia's success mixed with new jams and very structural lyrics, its a masterpiece.
    A bit of pop, and a lot of good and big quality rap its an amazing experimental album.
    Can't say nothing but: Azealia is the best in her category!
    Years ahead of our simply minded music.
  19. mchlnglzvl
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Just a flawless record that's been worth the wait. Great beats, sick flow, & intelligent lyrics.
    Highlights: Nude Beach a Go-Go, Jfk, Miss Amor, & Gimme a Chance.
  20. amandaaraujo_
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    She can Rap and sing at the same time with verses perverses. "Broke With Expensive Taste" is so creative with so many Rap and House, a kind of Rock, Jazz, Soul and - I didn't wait - Salsa!! ♥ THE BEST!
  21. alansamb
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    It's something new, that does not leave you standing, that makes you reflect on all the songs. Banks was able to show that someone who does not need to command your career, just managed to get herself into what was desired to please her admirers. The best album of 2014 has arrived and we can already experience the fruit thereof.
  22. lukeryrle
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Broke With Expensive Taste, despite all of the delays, false starts and label issues, has been worth the wait WITHOUT A DOUBT. Her aim was to cover the genres "as told by Azealia Banks", and if salsa (rapping AND singing in Spanish too) and a rock song with Ariel Pink isn't enough, then I personally pity your music taste. This is an innovative record and Azealia has to be respected forBroke With Expensive Taste, despite all of the delays, false starts and label issues, has been worth the wait WITHOUT A DOUBT. Her aim was to cover the genres "as told by Azealia Banks", and if salsa (rapping AND singing in Spanish too) and a rock song with Ariel Pink isn't enough, then I personally pity your music taste. This is an innovative record and Azealia has to be respected for being an artist who writes, directs and constructs every song to an unparalleled standard. Azealia Banks is an incredible artist, why she isn't a superstar yet is beyond me, but regardless of fame, the album is faultless. Not one song in my ears is a disappointment. I am glad to be a fan of you, Azealia. Thank you.… Expand
  23. brookexcandy
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Wow, this album is amazing. That's my favorite album from 2014. It really, really worth the wait. 1991 is a great EP but Broke With Expensive Taste is a big album with perfect songs. So proud. ♥
  24. tacio
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Masterpiece!
    Azealia's vocals are impeccable. It is just the best album of Rap this year. Azealia exceeded all expectations. Is a pleasure to hear it.
  25. realmusicfan
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Azealia Banks was right. Best and most innovated Hip-Hop album of the last 10 years and for the next 25. Who will copy her sound (horribly) next? We will wait and see. Ms Banks, you are the star. Here to stay.
  26. brenovictor
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    One of the best hip-hop/rap album that has been released, she brings her brilliant mind and herself in the tracks, really loved the album. Proud of her
  27. dnzlx
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Amazing album. Every single track flows nicely into the other. The only track which was out of place is Nude Beach a Go-Go and even that still flows nicely with the whole album. This album was truly worth the wait. I really am proud of Azealia. I really wasn't expecting something this good.
  28. yaokcool
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    The songs cover so many different styles, sounds and themes but never falls flat. Broke With Expensive Taste is meant to be listened to from start to finish, and the almost 4 year journey of delays and twitter rampages becomes illustrated through its bold approach to different sounds. From Wallace's tribal instruments that make it sound like something from a PS1 game to the coffeehouseThe songs cover so many different styles, sounds and themes but never falls flat. Broke With Expensive Taste is meant to be listened to from start to finish, and the almost 4 year journey of delays and twitter rampages becomes illustrated through its bold approach to different sounds. From Wallace's tribal instruments that make it sound like something from a PS1 game to the coffeehouse vibes of Desperado, the album in its entirety just oozes confidence, swagger, and cool.… Expand
  29. JK1
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Just WOW! So many different genres from the perspective of a hip-hop artist.... garage, house, rock, jazz, opera, screamo, etc. Her lyrics n wordplay n use of different literary devices is like no other! Better vocal ability than most pop singers. She wrote and executive produced the album, funded n promoted it on her own with no label involvement, etc. The album speaks for itselfJust WOW! So many different genres from the perspective of a hip-hop artist.... garage, house, rock, jazz, opera, screamo, etc. Her lyrics n wordplay n use of different literary devices is like no other! Better vocal ability than most pop singers. She wrote and executive produced the album, funded n promoted it on her own with no label involvement, etc. The album speaks for itself and shows the caliber of artist Azealia Banks really is.… Expand
  30. EllaBanks
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Broke With Expensive Taste is incredible, Azealia Banks is brilliant. She produced a wonderful album, uniting all the rhythms, from Hip-Hop to Salsa. She innovated, dared and managed to launch a excellent album.… Expand
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77

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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