Malpractice
by Redman
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Sonicnet
    50
    For the most part, Malpractice unfortunately matches Redman's pro forma boasts and refreshing modesty with pro forma music and not-so-refreshing beats.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The presence of lengthy skits and less-skilled guests like Icarus and Double O.D. Don leaves little room for the impressive Redman himself. [6/15/2001, p.90]
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    40
    Redman comes up frustratingly short on thrills with an indulgent, complacent effort that takes you on a loooooong road to nowhere.
  5. Q Magazine
    80
    There are too many skits, but there's still more than enough fun to go round. [#180, p.108]
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  6. The A.V. Club
    80
    Redman sticks to what he does best on his fifth solo album, Malpractice, perfecting his blend of blunted silliness, brash irreverence, and sloppy funk.
  7. Rolling Stone
    50
    His new release might be his most sophomoric yet.
  8. Village Voice
    40
    His old-school MC sensibilities clash with his need to make unit-shifting quotas, and it trips up the record.
  9. CDNow
    50
    The Doc's latest product, Malpractice, seems less focused and inspired than usual, and it lacks the kind of momentum that made albums such as Whut? Thee Album and Blackout, his 1999 collaboration with Method Man, instant classics.

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. MazzyMaz
    Jul 27, 2001
    5
    I just can't put my finger on it, but this album is missing something. His rhymes aren't radically different (if at all) but this I just can't put my finger on it, but this album is missing something. His rhymes aren't radically different (if at all) but this CD just can't stand up beside his first 3 albums.… Full Review »
  2. Jarad
    Jul 8, 2001
    5
    Redman Is my favorite rapper of all time. But Malpractice, made me think, i bought the album the 1st day it came out. And LOVED it, then Redman Is my favorite rapper of all time. But Malpractice, made me think, i bought the album the 1st day it came out. And LOVED it, then after about 2days it occured to me, that the album wasnt that great. I always heard people say in the chatrooms, redman was good Back In The Day. So i burned whut? thee album, and dare iz a darkside, and i didnt like them at first, but now i see they are sum of redmans best work. Also, Muddy Waters had beats that made u think, such as Da BUmp, and What U Lookin 4, and that is what made me LOVE that cd. Malpractice is a week week album, that consists of crappy club music. Redman has to go back to his routes, with his hardcore beats and hardcore, im not afraid to say anything rhymes. Oh and I know edub and redman are good friends. But Reggie hasta loose him, cause he is using his EPMD beat, which is so out of style its not funny. Redman put effort in2 putting publicity into his records he 4gets to put time in2 makin the record good, So thats why he didnt even rank in the top 20 purchased albums. Ok thanks 4 the time peace… Full Review »
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