B-Side Guys

David Jeffries

David Jeffries’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 189 reviews, going back to 2006, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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Writes for

What they review

  • Hip-Hop & Rap 70%
  • Electronic 10%
  • Pop 9%
  • Rock 4%

By the numbers

1A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
9albums given a perfect score
5years of their reviews we track, 2006 to 2010
How their scores spread
  • 0–491
  • 50s5
  • 60s39
  • 70s69
  • 80s62
  • 90+13

Their favorites

  1. FutureDS2 100 AllMusic
  2. Kendrick LamarGood Kid, M.A.A.D City 100 AllMusic
  3. MF DOOMMm.. Food 100 AllMusic
  4. Travis ScottRodeo 100 AllMusic
  5. Vince StaplesSummertime ’06 100 AllMusic

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

A-Sides they reviewed

1 album that earned an A-Side, the critics’ top tier; they scored 1 of them 75 or higher.

Every review

Outlet
Cage the ElephantThank You, Happy BirthdayAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/5722010
Lil WayneRebirthAllMusic via Wikipedia40 2/5412009
Snoop DoggEgo Trippin’AllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/5742007
PitbullThe BoatliftAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/5652007
T-PainEpiphanyAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/5672006
RakimThe Seventh SealAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/5612006
MinistryThe Last SuckerAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/5752006
J. Cole2014 Forest Hills DriveAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
Deadmau54×4=12AllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
7 Days of Funk7 Days of FunkAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
Wu-Tang ClanA Better TomorrowAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/565
TiëstoA Town Called ParadiseAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/550
Deadmau5Album Title Goes HereAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/553
Tech N9neAll 6’s and 7’sAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/578
Duran DuranAll You Need Is NowAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/578
Jay SeanAll or NothingAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/558
"Weird Al" YankovicAlpocalypseAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/572
The ProdigyAlways Outnumbered, Never OutgunnedAllMusic via Wikipedia50 2.5/547
WaleAmbitionAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/566
Mobb DeepAmerikaz NightmareAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
KeshaAnimalAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/562
50 CentAnimal AmbitionAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/552
ASAP RockyAt. Long. Last. ASAPAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/577
WaleAttention DeficitAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/576
JusticeAudio, Video, Disco.AllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/573
Joey Bada$$B4.Da.$$AllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
Busta RhymesBack on My B.S.AllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/563
Donald GloverBecause the InternetAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/561
50 CentBefore I Self DestructAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/564
Wiz KhalifaBlacc HollywoodAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/559
Rick RossBlack MarketAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/562
Schoolboy QBlank Face LPAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/580
Mac MillerBlue Slide ParkAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/549
J. ColeBorn SinnerAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/568
The Chemical BrothersBorn in the EchoesAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/576
NellyBrass KnucklesAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/559
Young BuckBuck the WorldAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/574
Snoop DoggBushAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/573
TygaCareless World: Rise of the Last KingAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/560
J. ColeCole World: The Sideline StoryAllMusic via Wikipedia90 4.5/573
Dr. DreComptonAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/580
Snoop DoggCoolaidAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
Corinne Bailey RaeCorinne Bailey RaeAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Lil JonCrunk JuiceAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/564
Lil JonCrunk RockAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/553
FutureDS2AllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/580
Rick RossDeeper Than RapAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/573
Depeche ModeDelta MachineAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/567
Earl SweatshirtDorisAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/581
Meek MillDreams Worth More Than MoneyAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/570
Meek MillDreams and NightmaresAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/566
PitbullEl MarielAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/569
Pet Shop BoysElectricAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/580
Pet Shop BoysElysiumAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/563
KasabianEmpireAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/563
FutureEvolAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
Chief KeefFinally RichAllMusic via Wikipedia50 2.5/560
Killing JokeFire DancesAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/563
RaekwonFly International Luxurious ArtAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/568
AfrojackForget the WorldAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/543
XzibitFull CircleAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/571
Pet Shop BoysFundamentalAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/580
Jason DeruloFuture HistoryAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/560
PitbullGlobal WarmingAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/562
Tyler, the CreatorGoblinAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/578
Rick RossGod Forgives, I Don’tAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/573
Kendrick LamarGood Kid, M.A.A.D CityAllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/587
ProdigyH.N.I.C. Pt. 2AllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/572
Dave GahanHourglassAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Ice CubeI Am the WestAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/559
Earl SweatshirtI Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside: An Album By Earl SweatshirtAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/577
Soulja BoyISouljaBoyTellemAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/551
DigitalismIdealismAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/565
The Lonely IslandIncredibadAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/570
Kid CudiIndicudAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/563
Jason DeruloJason DeruloAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/568
Fat JoeJealous Ones Still Envy 2AllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/557
The GameJesus PieceAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/574
TwistaKamikazeAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/566
KasabianKasabianAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/564
UB40Labour of LoveAllMusic via Wikipedia90 4.5/578
Ice CubeLaugh Now, Cry LaterAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
RammsteinLiebe ist für alle daAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/580
NasLife Is GoodAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/578
Lil WayneLike Father, Like SonAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/569
Lil Uzi VertLil Uzi Vert vs. the WorldAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
David GuettaListenAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/543
ASAP RockyLong. Live. ASAPAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/577
FabolousLoso’s WayAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/567
YelawolfLove StoryAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/560
LudacrisLudaversalAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/562
Snoop DoggMac & Devin Go to High SchoolAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/565
ScarfaceMadeAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/579
Kid CudiMan on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. RagerAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
Kid CudiMan on the Moon: The End of DayAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/575
"Weird Al" YankovicMandatory FunAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/578
Rick RossMastermindAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/568
Fat JoeMe, Myself & IAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/568
MF DOOMMm.. FoodAllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/580
various artistsMusic from Baz Luhrmann’s Film The Great GatsbyAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/558
Clean BanditNew EyesAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/557
Death GripsNo Love Deep WebAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/578
David GuettaNothing but the BeatAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/560
RaekwonOnly Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt. IIAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/585
Flo RidaOnly One Flo (Part 1)AllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/561
Schoolboy QOxymoronAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/571
Fatboy SlimPalookavilleAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/557
T.I.PaperworkAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/566
Major LazerPeace Is the MissionAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/565
Nicki MinajPink Friday: Roman ReloadedAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/561
MadlibPiñataAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/579
PitbullPlanet PitAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/564
FuturePlutoAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
Lady SovereignPublic WarningAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/572
Snoop DoggR&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The MasterpieceAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/565
Flo RidaR.O.O.T.S.AllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/565
PitbullRebelutionAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/565
Iggy AzaleaReclassifiedAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
EminemRecoveryAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/569
Snoop DoggReincarnatedAllMusic via Wikipedia50 2.5/553
RammsteinReise, ReiseAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/580
T-PainRevolverAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/558
MinistryRio Grande BloodAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
Cypress HillRise UpAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/556
Travis ScottRodeoAllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/567
JeezySeen It All: The AutobiographyAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/570
LindemannSkills in PillsAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/578
KissSonic BoomAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/562
Ace FrehleySpace InvaderAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/563
Kid CudiSpeedin’ Bullet 2 HeavenAllMusic via Wikipedia50 2.5/550
Young BuckStraight Outta CashvilleAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/575
"Weird Al" YankovicStraight Outta LynwoodAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/566
B.o.BStrange CloudsAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/565
Vince StaplesSummertime ’06AllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/585
JeezyTM:103 Hustlerz AmbitionAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/569
Rick RossTeflon DonAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/572
Die AntwoordTen$IonAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/556
Lupe FiascoTetsuo & YouthAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/579
Snoop DoggTha Blue Carpet TreatmentAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/575
Lil WayneTha Carter IIAllMusic via Wikipedia90 4.5/582
Lil WayneTha Carter IIIAllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/585
Lil WayneTha Carter IVAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/558
WaleThe Album About NothingAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/568
LL Cool JThe DEFinitionAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/569
The ProdigyThe Day Is My EnemyAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/572
The GameThe Documentary 2AllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/578
Fat JoeThe Elephant in the RoomAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/556
WaleThe GiftedAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/566
Macklemore & Ryan LewisThe HeistAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/571
Lloyd BanksThe Hunger for MoreAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
JadakissThe Last KissAllMusic via Wikipedia50 2.5/562
Kanye WestThe Life of PabloAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/575
EminemThe Marshall Mathers LP 2AllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/577
50 CentThe MassacreAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Method ManThe Meth LabAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/558
Death GripsThe Money StoreAllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/578
Iggy AzaleaThe New ClassicAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/553
DevThe Night the Sun Came UpAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/570
Nicki MinajThe PinkprintAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/573
Death GripsThe Powers That BAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/573
The GameThe R.E.D. AlbumAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/563
JeezyThe RecessionAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/566
LudacrisTheater of the MindAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
Macklemore & Ryan LewisThis Unruly Mess I’ve MadeAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/565
Tony YayoThoughts of a Predicate FelonAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/558
T-PainThree RingzAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/566
Kendrick LamarTo Pimp a ButterflyAllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/592
Sean PaulTomahawk TechniqueAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/550
Rick RossTrillaAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/564
K’naanTroubadourAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/572
AviciiTrueAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/564
ZeddTrue ColorsAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/558
The Lonely IslandTurtleneck & ChainAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/572
UGKUGK 4 LifeAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/577
ChamillionaireUltimate VictoryAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/579
UGKUnderground KingzAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/584
YazooUpstairs at Eric’sAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/573
KasabianVelociraptor!AllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/578
UltravoxViennaAllMusic via Wikipedia90 4.5/571
3OH!3WantAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/570
DJ KhaledWe GlobalAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/563
DJ KhaledWe the BestAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/563
DJ KhaledWe the Best ForeverAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/567
KasabianWest Ryder Pauper Lunatic AsylumAllMusic via Wikipedia60 3/560
DrakeWhat a Time to Be AliveAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/570
Tyler, the CreatorWolfAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/568
Kanye WestYeezusAllMusic via Wikipedia100 5/587
Pet Shop BoysYesAllMusic via Wikipedia70 3.5/573
Mindless Self IndulgenceYou’ll Rebel to AnythingAllMusic via Wikipedia80 4/580

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