The Cookbook
by Missy Elliott
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 5, 2005
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. PopMatters
    60
    While not every cut is a winner, Elliott does a fairly consistent job of gaining the listener's attention through her outrageous lyrics and performance style.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Elliott's least cohesive, most conventional album yet.
  3. Uncut
    60
    The production lacks [Timbaland's] invention and intricacy. [Aug 2005, p.87]
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  5. Vibe
    60
    While a few of these efforts fail in the funk department, the album never sounds derivative. [Sep 2005, p.230]
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  6. Blender
    60
    For every killer raise-your-hands hook there is a snoozer of an SWV-esque torch ballad, and she can't seem to tell the difference. [Jul 2005, p.116]
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  7. Playlouder
    60
    You'd probably want Missy to wash her hands before she got anywhere near a real kitchen if this album is anything to go by. The perv.
  8. musicOMH.com
    50
    This is very much a fans only album, much like Missy's other efforts.
  9. Entertainment Weekly
    42
    While Elliott's lyrics have always been racy, this disc's uninspired musical foundation makes repellent lines... vulgar rather than playfully profane. [8 Jul 2005, p.66]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. Felipecritic
    Oct 24, 2017
    7
    Esse álbum merecia Grammy de melhor álbum Rap, infelizmente só foi indicado. Último álbum da MIssy até hoje, esperando um sucessor. VoltaEsse álbum merecia Grammy de melhor álbum Rap, infelizmente só foi indicado. Último álbum da MIssy até hoje, esperando um sucessor. Volta missy vem salvar o rap… Full Review »
  2. BIGMAN22
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    Missy Elliot has built a career of making music that you cant enough of and can dance to. here even without Timbaland on all the tracks sheMissy Elliot has built a career of making music that you cant enough of and can dance to. here even without Timbaland on all the tracks she still finds producers that can make the tracks enjoyable. another fine piece of work added to her wonderful discography.… Full Review »
  3. ultraviolenmilk
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    Një ferr i një LP lëkundëse për vitin 2005 , dhe qëndron fortë si një Hop definitive Hip album . Missy Elliot të vërtetë nuk e teproj me tekstNjë ferr i një LP lëkundëse për vitin 2005 , dhe qëndron fortë si një Hop definitive Hip album . Missy Elliot të vërtetë nuk e teproj me tekst të pacipë , mixes madhe nga timberland , dhe artistëve karakteristike shfaq duke filluar me Mike Jones dhe duke përfunduar në MPB
    10/10    … Full Review »
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