But You Cain't Use My Phone [Mixtape]
by Erykah Badu
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 6 out of 45

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  1. geedup
    Dec 7, 2015
    2
    What is this AUTOTUNED sh*t? Her voice is struggling? SHe can't sing out like she did back in the day. The "mixtape" is only 10 or so songs, and 1/3 of them are "skits" measuring less than a minute- 1 of which is her just saying "hi." Now this hold true in true mix tape form, but if Metacritic is going to start putting up mixtapes to meaure, don't start with this one. Truely dissapointingWhat is this AUTOTUNED sh*t? Her voice is struggling? SHe can't sing out like she did back in the day. The "mixtape" is only 10 or so songs, and 1/3 of them are "skits" measuring less than a minute- 1 of which is her just saying "hi." Now this hold true in true mix tape form, but if Metacritic is going to start putting up mixtapes to meaure, don't start with this one. Truely dissapointing effort in comparision to her past work. Go back to being a recluse or put out a better effort.… Expand

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 22, 2015
    50
    It's a trivial if fun diversion.
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  2. Exclaim
    Dec 10, 2015
    80
    But You Caint Use My Phone is a fantastic collection of songs, and while Badu has dubbed the release a mixtape, it's as strong, cohesive and consistent as any proper soul LP put out in recent memory.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Dec 10, 2015
    70
    Her new mixtape may be initially frustrating to those longing for a real album (and real, full songs), but it’s full of rewards for deep listening.
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