Rodeo
by Travis Scott
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Sep 4, 2015
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 563 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 516 out of 563
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 563
  3. Negative: 21 out of 563
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  1. navy1600
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Contender for greatest trap album ever, the quality and timelessness of this album is incomparable.
  2. thetswtt
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Craziest trap album of all time. It's been almost 8 years of release and this album hits every time I listen to it . I'm blown away by the production and you can easily understand how much effort has been put on it. Travis' vocals on songs like 90210 or pray for love are out of this world. I love every single project that he has made but Rodeo is definitely my favourite.… Expand
  3. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
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  4. RegenT_A_1300
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    really good, inspirational, only thing weighing it down from an 11 is that denzel isn't there, xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
  5. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    7
    So this one is a difficult one for me. I always loved this album since it came out. That was because some songs on here are still one of my favorites of all time. But The rest of the tracklist is overshadowed. It's like an album with unbelievable tracks on it but at the same time throwaway songs that are so forgettable. The more I revisit this album, the more I dislike it. Still solid butSo this one is a difficult one for me. I always loved this album since it came out. That was because some songs on here are still one of my favorites of all time. But The rest of the tracklist is overshadowed. It's like an album with unbelievable tracks on it but at the same time throwaway songs that are so forgettable. The more I revisit this album, the more I dislike it. Still solid but not amazing… Expand
  6. daytonatabooywr
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    The story of the bastard was never told
    The soul of a bastard was never sold
    Will he survive, or will he fold up? Living like a bronco, lifestyle wild and untamed Sit sip at the top, a long list of no named Misfits can't wait to get a chance to say **** you To the ones that say **** you 'Til you doing yo' thing, Codeine and Cocaine cartels Who leads the charge of this young mob?    The story of the bastard was never told
    The soul of a bastard was never sold
    Will he survive, or will he fold up?
    Living like a bronco, lifestyle wild and untamed
    Sit sip at the top, a long list of no named
    Misfits can't wait to get a chance to say **** you
    To the ones that say **** you
    'Til you doing yo' thing, Codeine and Cocaine cartels
    Who leads the charge of this young mob?
    La flame he is in his head, the world is yours    … Expand
  7. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    great debut into Travis's career and has great production and great tracks like 90210, 3500, apple pie, piss on your grave, and antidote
  8. Default_Maks
    Sep 26, 2022
    9
    Underrated album by Critics. Amazing production and hipnotic Travis voice gives us very enjoyable album. Solid project form Travis where tells us about his problem with his addiction to patries and girls.
  9. destinyfan1
    May 14, 2022
    10
    This is the by far the best trap album ever made and it's not even close.
    The production is insane, the features all do their jobs excellently.
    Travis actually comes in with some thoughtfull messages while still making every track a banger. Favorite tracks: - oh my / dis side - antidote - impossible - 90210 - nightcrawler All the other tracks on this album slap , but the 5 tracks    This is the by far the best trap album ever made and it's not even close.
    The production is insane, the features all do their jobs excellently.
    Travis actually comes in with some thoughtfull messages while still making every track a banger.
    Favorite tracks:
    - oh my / dis side
    - antidote
    - impossible
    - 90210
    - nightcrawler
    All the other tracks on this album slap , but the 5 tracks mentioned above i probably played the most.    … Expand
  10. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    te amo so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
  11. Macklee
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Soundscapes are important with albums. Something that Travis does NOT skimp on here. rich, beautiful instrumentals, entrancing vocals, incredible features, and a flowing tracklist, this thing is seriously my second favorite just behind tpab.
  12. DM29x
    Dec 9, 2021
    7
    great album. definitely his best album. 90210 is my favourite song ever. some songs get old quickly though
  13. Swaggystego
    May 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Travis best work by far. Mixing and production is on point. Has many diffrent sounds ranging from the slow and melodic beat of 90210 to Piss on your graves loud beat. One of the best trap albums of the decades and will age like fine wine. Favorite tracks are 90210, Pornography, Oh my dis side, Mariah im drunk, 3500, Apple pie… Expand
  14. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10
  15. dandowski
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Rodeo é considerado um dos melhores álbuns de trap de toda a história e com certeza um dos mais bem realizados e influentes da decada. Travis nesse projeto coloca a prova que o Auto-Tune pode ser usado como outro instrumento agregador para a música
  16. resmond
    Mar 22, 2021
    9
    This album has aged amazingly and will indefinitely go down as a staple trap album. Even 10 years down the line from now, Rodeo will still be known as one of the most incredible trap projects of all time in my opinion.
  17. Aram2034
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    The general consensus is that this is a modern rap classic. In the 2010s, at least for the rap genre, only Good Kid m.A.A.d city, To Pimp A Butterfly, and The Life of Pablo can even be compared to this album. Listening to this album is really sad because nothing like it has ever released since, and I know that Travis Scott will never be able to top it. I'm going to be bumping this in theThe general consensus is that this is a modern rap classic. In the 2010s, at least for the rap genre, only Good Kid m.A.A.d city, To Pimp A Butterfly, and The Life of Pablo can even be compared to this album. Listening to this album is really sad because nothing like it has ever released since, and I know that Travis Scott will never be able to top it. I'm going to be bumping this in the car with my kids in 20 years, and they will have the joy of listening to this album for the first time.… Expand
  18. adammad9
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I would say this is definitely one of the best album of the decade. The album introduces this new psychedelic trap sound that wasn’t heard before, it atleast not in this way. The album incorporates some elements of rock such on the the track 90210, with a transition that leaves you with goosebumps. The top tracks for me would be, “Maria I’m drunk”, “Oh my, dis side”, “90210”, “antidote”,I would say this is definitely one of the best album of the decade. The album introduces this new psychedelic trap sound that wasn’t heard before, it atleast not in this way. The album incorporates some elements of rock such on the the track 90210, with a transition that leaves you with goosebumps. The top tracks for me would be, “Maria I’m drunk”, “Oh my, dis side”, “90210”, “antidote”, “nightcrawler”. It’s difficult in me not to name every song, as each song has its unique trap sound, that doesn’t seem to get repetitive, every song gives you a new experience, a new vibe and a new vibe, each with their own story about Travis. We can see a bit more into Travis personal life in tracks like “impossible”, that give us such emotional journey, while Travis talks about his him being trapped with unloving someone, something which a lot of listers can relate to definitely. The features in the album definitely fit their place and give their own stamp on the track, with “Maria I’m drunk” having possibly the best Justin Bieber verse. The ending of this album (non-deluxe Version) gives us possible the best ending of an album, telling us his life about making it on his own, not feeding off his parents anymore, and finally finding his passion and a place in the world, giving the name “Travis Scott” a place in the hip-hop and music world. This is one of my favorite albums of all time, and I constantly return to it constantly, this album is worth a 10/10.… Expand
  19. CactusXo
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    The production on this album is in another level, beautiful, amazing. All features in Rodeo are firee. The best trap album of all time, is a revolutionary album. Definitely a modern classic. However, is such underrated. All this songs is a definition of masterpiece: Maria I'm drunk, 90210, Nightcrawler, Apple pie, 3500, Pornography, OMDS, Ok Alright, Never catch me, Wasted, Pray 4 Love,The production on this album is in another level, beautiful, amazing. All features in Rodeo are firee. The best trap album of all time, is a revolutionary album. Definitely a modern classic. However, is such underrated. All this songs is a definition of masterpiece: Maria I'm drunk, 90210, Nightcrawler, Apple pie, 3500, Pornography, OMDS, Ok Alright, Never catch me, Wasted, Pray 4 Love, almost the entire album.… Expand
  20. nigamoment
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Best trap album of all time and la flame best body of work, beautiful production and storytelling.

    Fav Songs: Oh My Dis Side, 90210, Impossible, Nightcrawler, Apple Pie, I Can Tell, Maria Im Drunk

    Least Fav song: Flying High
  21. FLOYDjquita123
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    this is a very versatile project , sure there are Kid Cudi and ye influences but Travis comes on his own this way age defining very classic project
  22. clem666
    Aug 17, 2020
    6
    First official studio album for Travis. And what a solid start ! Originality is definitely a top quality of this project. We never stop going from short uppercut tracks to long melodic and fazing songs. Featured artists do their job to perfection, bringing less autotune, fast-paced lyrics and different ways of being original. Travis doesn't fear to explore new beats, miscellaneousFirst official studio album for Travis. And what a solid start ! Originality is definitely a top quality of this project. We never stop going from short uppercut tracks to long melodic and fazing songs. Featured artists do their job to perfection, bringing less autotune, fast-paced lyrics and different ways of being original. Travis doesn't fear to explore new beats, miscellaneous instruments and tempo-switches within songs.
    Listening to 'Rodeo' is an unique experience. You feel accompagnied all along the album by powerful emotions, stubborn rhythms and melodious flights. Still the major problem I have with it is its repetitiveness. Some songs are totally ruined by never-ending hooks. Let's take '3500' : how many times do we have to undergo the 'only trill n***as I know' shout ? Same for 'I Can't Tell', which the title is chanted throughout the whole 4 minutes of the song. Same again for 'Flying High', and again for Young Thug never letting go of 'call your friends, let's get drunk' in 'Maria I'm Drunk'... Repetitiveness is the reason I give this score to 'Rodeo', because repetitiveness made me saddly hate some of the tracks of the project. I truly wanted to love it but this ruined 'Rodeo'. Hopefully we now know that Travis is an artist who needs to experiment to grow. It's clear we never would have had 'Astroworld' without 'Rodeo'.    … Expand
  23. Travis5cott
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He’s Kanye West’s latest protege whose production style was found all over “Yeezus,” West’s last full-length project, and we see the same sonic darkness and propensity for wanting to flee the world of fame on “Rodeo.” The heavy production and angsty, drug-addled lyrics aren’t original to the Travi$ formula, but his intensity is certainly noteworthy. “Rodeo” opens with a burst of southern hospitality in the form of the King of the South T.I., who calls Scott a “young rebel without a cause,” setting us up for a winding story about a galactic hero who rides in on a burst of lightning.… Expand
  24. bm31
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    greatest trap album of all time. travis scott goes soooo hard tons of insane energy. production is magnificent, and features are all good. extremely fun listen
  25. Jetskigucci
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Man, this album aged beautifully. In the hip hop world, rodeo is viewed as a classic piece that was the beginning of how trap music is today. The wide variety of styles and moods of the album really shows Travis’s artistic ability. The feature list is incredible, with Kacy Hill’s vocals gliding through 90210 or The Weeknd crooning on Pray 4 Love or Swae Lee and Chief Keef’s hazy club trapMan, this album aged beautifully. In the hip hop world, rodeo is viewed as a classic piece that was the beginning of how trap music is today. The wide variety of styles and moods of the album really shows Travis’s artistic ability. The feature list is incredible, with Kacy Hill’s vocals gliding through 90210 or The Weeknd crooning on Pray 4 Love or Swae Lee and Chief Keef’s hazy club trap sound on Nightcrawler. Not only is this album very influential for music now, it was ahead of it’s time. In 2015, trap music wasn’t a thing yet and rap was growing in different ways. After this album, a new path for rap was born and artists since then have followed this way of rap immensely. Another important aspect of this piece is that no song sounds alike and the sound in this album has grown from Travis Scott’s previous project, days before rodeo. This variety in styles of rap throughout the album makes this album easy to enjoy for a variety of listeners, as there’s different songs for everyone that all come together in a cohesive special package. If you look at this album in Travis’s discography and compare it to his former and latter albums, this album defines his sound that he elbowed into the super star he is today. Next, after talking to listeners today after 5 years since the release, the album has immense replay value and is still very popular today. Lastly, while talking with other listeners we all agreed that after 5 years of this album being out, there’s nothing like it. No one has released something close to this album with this much influence and importance. All in all, this album defines the change of rap music in the 2010’s and is a 10/10 in my eyes.… Expand
  26. Filipecosta
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ive heard. Trap at its finest. Gotta give it a 10.
    Best Travis album tho
  27. Atum_
    Jul 16, 2020
    3
    I don't know why, but this just didn't click with me at all, I thought most of the tracks were pretty uninteresting and felt bored at times, might need to give it a second listen when it's not 2 am, but regardless, really only enjoyed 90210 and Pray 4 Love, and I had heard both plenty of times prior to listening to the album. Have to say that 90210 is his best song though imo, love thatI don't know why, but this just didn't click with me at all, I thought most of the tracks were pretty uninteresting and felt bored at times, might need to give it a second listen when it's not 2 am, but regardless, really only enjoyed 90210 and Pray 4 Love, and I had heard both plenty of times prior to listening to the album. Have to say that 90210 is his best song though imo, love that song.
    Favorite Tracks: 90210, Pray 4 Love    … Expand
  28. solceinkush
    May 11, 2020
    10
    an incredible example of what trap is can be. The subject matter might be rather surface level but i believe its the fact that you get a man with no emotions that really enhances this albums themes. Songs like 90210 are what really showcase Travis's ability to not only create an atmosphere but to spit his ass off. Nightcrawler is in my opinion the best song off the album as it showcasesan incredible example of what trap is can be. The subject matter might be rather surface level but i believe its the fact that you get a man with no emotions that really enhances this albums themes. Songs like 90210 are what really showcase Travis's ability to not only create an atmosphere but to spit his ass off. Nightcrawler is in my opinion the best song off the album as it showcases the best attributes of Travis Scott, Chief Keef gives an incredibly enjoyable verse and although swae lees verse could have been improved, it is still worthy addition to the album.… Expand
  29. Astromel
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    C’est un album incroyable, un Travis jeune dans un univers totalement expérimental, un classique à écouter de toute urgence
  30. Sinews
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    I have it on good authority that Rodeo is the kind of album that occupies a largish place in the annals of music history, the kind of album we use to demonstrate the moment where everything changed.

    Rodeo might not be Travis Scott's most consistent work, but it's certainly his most interesting. Each of these songs hit, but more importantly, the leave open threads that other    I have it on good authority that Rodeo is the kind of album that occupies a largish place in the annals of music history, the kind of album we use to demonstrate the moment where everything changed.

    Rodeo might not be Travis Scott's most consistent work, but it's certainly his most interesting. Each of these songs hit, but more importantly, the leave open threads that other equally-inspired, like-minded artists can feel free to explore to their logical end, where there lie not only a pot of gold, but, in fact, another rainbow.

    As for our narrator himself, Travis succeeds as an honest, introspective storyteller by celebrating and exploring the potential conceits of his outwardly aggressive demeanor, while also shining a light on his sensitivities, particularly in the thoughtful "diary track" 90210, which is the kind of track that turns ardent skeptics into passionate devotees, a spiritual successor of a sort to Wu-Tang's C.R.E.A.M.

    It's really something to look at old reviews of this album which describe the album's now-iconic production as "futuristic." It's telling of Scott's talents and force-of-personality that this "Sound of the Future" has it's DNA in most every hip-hop record since its inception, and in a more than generous helping of pop and rock albums. And more to the point, this must be some sort of optimistic diversion, one which elects to reward the boundary pushing, exciting, yet also thoughtful, provocative, and ultimately, sincere.    … Expand
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#15 Most Discussed Album of 2015
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64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 27, 2015
    70
    Somewhere beneath all the hype and production he does shine through.
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  2. Clash Music
    Oct 23, 2015
    60
    Yes, the production is razor sharp, the beats are skewed and often very loud which makes them feel important, but in reality, it's all a façade; an image.
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  3. The Source
    Oct 20, 2015
    70
    Rodeo deftly accomplished one thing: Scott's sound is cemented. [#267, p.93]
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