AOTY 2023
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CRITIC REVIEWS

72
Pitchfork
The hitmaking producer’s latest album brandishes his ardent ambition, attention to detail, and gift for curation.
70
AllMusic

Heroes & Villains is the worthy and meticulously assembled sequel to Not All Heroes Wear Capes.

70
Slant Magazine

As a concept album about good and evil, Heroes & Villains mostly delivers. It’s not very ambitious as far as subject matter goes, but the majority of the guests, whose appearances never feel obligatory, at least cursorily touch on the central theme.

70
Clash
A bold artist statement from Metro Boomin, ‘HEROES & VILLAINS’ progresses his arena-level sonic tapestry, while also leaving space to grow. A statement of intent, he utilises one of the finest contact books in American hip-hop to build his rogue’s gallery.
70
The Needle Drop
Metro Boomin knows how to make a tight producer project.
70
Spectrum Culture
Those searching for a deeper meaning may want to look elsewhere, but for those looking for a blockbuster to round out the year, then place your trust in Young Metro.
Kaprus
78

21 Savage said "clutchin glizzys with the fellas" three times

BradTasteMusic
79

This is music to turn your blood into mud.

Chode
70

It’s time for this year's (hopefully) now annual Album Of The Year Awards. Info to vote in the review below →

Same rules as last time. Selections were picked based on a mix of popularity on the site and score on this site. I finalized the nominees this past Friday. We got a diverse list of 46 categories to vote on, as opposed to last year’s 33 categories. I tried to limit the categories to one per artist, the only exception being EPs of the year due to how many of the most ... read more

Helm
80

Features carried, couldn’t even hear metro🥱

Ideal
70

Favorite: Superhero

Least favorite: I can’t save you (interlude)

We live in a world where a metro boomin album is better than a killer mike album

kgarino
78

66th Grammys Reviews Part 25: Heroes and Villains by Metro Boomin

Getting nominations in both Best Rap Album and Producer of the Year (Non Classical), Metro Boomin has potential to make history with Heroes and Villains - not only would it be Metro Boomin's first Grammy win, but it would also be the first album in Grammy history that says "clutchin' glizzys with the fellas" three times to win. This has great production and even better features - making for a highly engaging listen. ... read more

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Added on: October 10, 2021