The Godfather III (album)
The Godfather III | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 5 June 2020 | |||
Recorded | 2019–2020 | |||
Genre | Grime | |||
Length | 63:10 | |||
Label | Wiley Records | |||
Wiley chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Godfather III | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 79/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Clash | 7/10[3] |
Loud and Quiet | 8/10[4] |
NME | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Pitchfork | 7.2/10[6] |
The Godfather III is the thirteenth studio album by English grime MC Wiley. It was originally scheduled for release on 12 September 2019 under CTA Records, but was delayed to 5 June 2020.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]The Godfather III was met with "generally favorable" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 79, based on 7 reviews.[1]
Track listing
[edit]Track listing adapted from Genius[8]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" |
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| 1:29 |
2. | "Come Home" (featuring Blay Vision & Realz) |
| 2:52 | |
3. | "The Game" |
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| 2:40 |
4. | "Da Vibez Is Back" |
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| 2:19 |
5. | "Protect the Empire" (featuring Jammz & K9) |
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| 2:53 |
6. | "Eskimo Dance" |
| 3:32 | |
7. | "Alla Dem" (featuring Riko Dan) |
| 3:32 | |
8. | "Bars" (featuring D Double E) |
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| 2:33 |
9. | "Family" (featuring Flirta D, Footsie & Goldie1) |
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| 3:34 |
10. | "This Is It" |
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| 2:47 |
11. | "Bruce Wayne" |
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| 3:35 |
12. | "Double Dragon" |
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| 2:07 |
13. | "Starring" (featuring K9, GHSTLY XXVII, Jammer & K9) |
| 3:02 | |
14. | "Amsterdam" (featuring Manga Saint Hilare, Breeze & Jammer) |
| 3:30 | |
15. | "Balance" (featuring Aisa) |
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| 2:47 |
16. | "Free Spirit" |
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| 3:33 |
17. | "Light Work" |
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| 3:09 |
18. | "Rinse" |
| 2:47 | |
19. | "Image Ting" |
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| 3:16 |
20. | "West London" (featuring Big Zuu & Direman) |
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| 3:16 |
21. | "South London" |
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| 2:48 |
22. | "Press Record" |
| 2:21 | |
Total length: | 63:10 |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] | 99 |
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[10] | 3 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Simpson, Paul (9 June 2020). "The Godfather III - Wiley | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Murray, Robin (9 June 2020). "Clash Magazine Review". Clash. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ Davidson, David (8 June 2020). "Loud and Quiet Review". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ Balram, Dhruva (8 June 2020). "Wiley – 'Godfather III' review: grime hero (allegedly) bows out with a career-spanning ode to the genre". NME. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ Pritchard, Will (16 June 2020). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ Cetin, Marissa (10 June 2020). "The godfather of grime announced the career shift as he dropped his 13th studio album a week in advance last Friday". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Wiley - The Godfather 3". Genius. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 July 2020.