Limbo

Critic Score
Based on 9 reviews
2020 Ratings: #673 / 882
User Score
2020 Ratings: #276
August 7, 2020 / Release Date
LP / Format
Republic, CLBN / Label
Pasqué, Boi-1da, Parker Corey, T-Minus, Vinylz, +13 more...Producer
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Critic Reviews

84
Paste

Although this light-hearted nature dominated Good For You in its entirety, Limbo takes more of an existential turn as Aminé earnestly wonders what comes after that initial rush of success.

80
AllMusic

Mature and consistently satisfying, Limbo is a statement-making highlight in the rapper's discography.

75
Pitchfork
On his new album, the Portland rapper rediscovers the appealing lightness that made him famous.
70
Slant Magazine
The album proves that he can keep pace with his contemporaries while drawing on the history of the genre in ways many of today’s innovators are unconcerned with engaging.
70
Crack Magazine

Limbo feels like the emergence of a new artist: one whose growth has taught him exactly how to use his voice.

70
The Needle Drop

Aminé sees improvement on all fronts on his sophomore album.

60
Clash

'Limbo' is certainly not a representation of his best work, but rather an example of a talented artist not pushing his boundaries.

58
Entertainment Weekly
The record falls off during its latter half as the melodic R&B cuts begin to blend together.
squelchy
85

Nah y'all are confused. This is great. This is by far the most mature Amine has ever sounded on a project. It also seems like his singing voice has improved a ton. The production is solid. The hooks are catchy. What's there not to like???

Doublez
70

Ironically, on his new album Limbo, Aminé is chaining far too many dance missteps together. It's a tasteless joke as banal as this album.

I'm starting to hate rap, it's so irritating. Can we talk about disappointment? Half of it, actually. First of all, I think there's cause for disappointment based on his potential and all the media support he's never lost despite the fact that he's rather discreet. Having discovered him like most people do with Caroline in 2016, Aminé aspired ... read more

eliiscool5
73

Anime music? Mmmm, no thank you. Aminé's music, however? MmMm, yes please.

Aminé, currently 26 years old, is a rapper with great potential. He creates catchy hooks like a pop-rap artist, yet possesses the lyrical potential of a conscious rapper. Flashes of brilliance are shown in his previous works, with my personal favorites being Caroline and Sundays, yet, the problem separating him from greatness is the rest. Looking past the appealing singles, the rest is often a mixed bag. ... read more

More popular reviews
spacepope01
68

alright album. i liked the introspective more lyrical tracks a lot but there's too many weird rnb cuts that really don't work, quite a few forgettable nothing tracks as well. roots is incredible tho
standouts- burden, roots (best), pressure in my palms

LSH
80

If sometimes you take walks at night to clear your mind and have everything pent up by wondering whats next, this albums for you.

Refrying
80

Good

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Track List

1Burden
3:30
85
2Woodlawn
2:23
84
3Kobe
0:39
69
4Roots
4:27
88
5Can’t Decide
2:40
80
6Compensating
3:17
84
7Shimmy
2:14
82
8Pressure In My Palms
3:57
89
9Riri
3:01
77
10Easy
3:31
70
11Mama
3:38
80
12Becky
3:40
78
13Fetus
3:51
90
14My Reality
3:09
81
Total Length: 44 minutes

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