Convertibles (album)

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Convertibles
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Studio album by
Chuck Inglish
ReleasedApril 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)
Recorded2011–13
Genre Hip hop
Length53:32
Label
  • Sounds Like Fun
  • Federal Prism
Producer
Chuck Inglish chronology
Easily
(2013)		Convertibles
(2014)
Singles from Chuck Inglish
  1. "Swervin'"
    Released: August 13, 2013
  2. "Came Thru/Easily"
    Released: October 15, 2013
  3. "Legs"
    Released: March 11, 2014

Convertibles is the debut studio album by American producer/rapper Chuck Inglish. The album was released on April 8, 2014, through Inglish's own Sounds Like Fun Records via Dave Sitek's Federal Prism Records. [1] [2] Co-produced by Inglish and Incubus' Mike Einziger, the 13-track project features collaborations with Chance the Rapper, Action Bronson, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ab-Soul, and Mac Miller amongst others, along with fellow Cool Kids member Sir Michael Rocks and Canadian electro funk duo Chromeo. [2]

Contents

Convertibles was preceded by three singles – "Swervin'" featuring Sir Michael Rocks and Polyester the Saint, "Came Thru/Easily" featuring Ab-Soul and Mac Miller, and "Legs" featuring Chromeo. [3] [4] [5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 68/100 [6]
Review scores
SourceRating
The 4057.5/10 [7]
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [8]
Consequence of Sound B− [9]
HipHopDX Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Pitchfork 6.0/10 [11]
This Is Fake DIY Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [12]
XXL Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg (L) [13]

Upon its release, Convertibles was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 68, based on 10 reviews. David Jeffries of AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars, saying "If there's a complaint to be made, it's that Convertibles is lightweight when it comes to subject matter, and with the whole whirlwind of influences flying about, the album could be taken as a slick showoff session, but these party songs stick to the bones. Skillfully strung together by ringleader Inglish, these flights of fancy turn into a substantial party album with plenty of fun and flash, so think of a more indie Pharrell or a modern ride through the Pharcyde because Convertibles is that kind of awesome." [8] Ronald Grant of HipHopDX gave the album three and a half exes out of five, saying "Even with many of the compelling and genre-altering moments found on songs like 'Prism', 'Mas o Menos', 'Glam' and 'Dream', and the refreshing old school flavor of songs like 'Money Clip' and 'Game Time', the general lack of cohesion dims Convertibles' overall quality. Pair that with the fact that Inglish has always been known for enjoyably passable but not necessarily elite lyricism, and you're faced with an album that's fun and even at times challenging, but not as memorable as it should be. But give Inglish kudos for not balking to trends and being ballsy enough to venture far past the predictable and the stale with Convertibles. Frankly, it's a listen that's pretty enjoyable and well rounded. It could just stand to be a more tightly knit as a body of work." [10] Larry Day of The 405 gave the album a 7.5 out of ten, saying "It may be a bit malnourished in thematic ingenuity – it's not as honest as Old or Oxymoron , or as celebratory as Acid Rap – but the allure comes from ingenious, inventive production." [7]

In a mixed review, Michael O'Donnell of XXL gave the album an "L", saying "The 'Cool Kids' had a very distinct sound and it would have been easy for Inglish to retread his past. While he clearly still draws from what got him here, it's good seeing him reaching for a new sound, not wanting to be boxed into a particular style. The album, while slightly unfocused, does have its moments, and Inglish in particular, has revealed himself to be an artist to keep an eye on going forward." [13] Pitchfork reviewer Renato Pagnani gave the album a 6.0 out of ten, saying "Because of this inherent charm, Convertibles ends up a low-stakes affair without being a low-quality one. And when you think about it, that's a pretty fair description of Inglish as an artist." [11] In a less enthusiastic review, Matthew Davies of This Is Fake DIY gave the album two stars out five, saying "All things considered Chuck Inglish hasn't offered enough that's new or high quality enough to truly make a mark." [12]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Elevators" (featuring Buddy and Polyvester the Saint)
 5:15
2."Swervin'" (featuring Sir Michael Rocks and Polyvester the Saint)
 4:00
3."Legs" (featuring Chromeo)
4:00
4."Came Thru/Easily" (featuring Mac Miller and Ab-Soul)
 4:33
5."Attitude" (featuring BJ the Chicago Kid)
 3:46
6."Ingles (Mas o Menos)" (featuring Cap Angels)
  • Ingersoll
 3:34
7."Money Clip" (featuring Vic Mensa, Retch, Hassani Kwess and Sulaiman)
 4:27
8."P.R.I.S.M." (featuring Jade <3)
  • Ingersoll
  • Jade Hurtado
  • Chuck Inglish
  • Chuck Bein
5:25
9."Gametime" (featuring Action Bronson)
2:03
10."H.M.U."Ingersoll 3:58
11."Shitty Lullaby" (featuring Sabi)
 3:47
12."Dreamy"Ingersoll 2:57
13."Glam" (featuring Chance the Rapper and Macie Stewart)
 5:47
Total length:53:32

Credits and personnel

Credits for Convertibles adapted from AllMusic. [14]

Chart positions

Chart (2014)Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [15] 24

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