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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Feb 9, 2026
    90
    ‘The Fall-Off’ feels like his masterpiece, a classic right off the bat.
  2. Feb 27, 2026
    70
    It’s a long journey through a track list that approaches two hours of music, but if time does indeed reveal it to be his final album, The Fall-Off is a worthy swan song.
  3. 70
    The slight disappointment of Disc 39 is that Cole’s comfort in his recent life leaves less to be explored than you might hope. That said, there are certainly high-points throughout and the reflection of "Quik Stop" and "and the whole world is the Ville" illustrate Cole’s growth and position now as an elder statesman.
  4. Feb 12, 2026
    70
    Whether it becomes the hip-hop classic he envisioned will be decided over time, but this is peak J. Cole — for better or worse.
  5. Feb 9, 2026
    70
    What ultimately animates The Fall-Off is Jermaine Cole himself. Throughout, he reveals himself as a witty, aggravating, and sometimes enraging presence.
  6. Feb 9, 2026
    67
    It’s a meaty experience that takes time to parse through — but certain songs leap forward.

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