Critic Score
Based on 5 reviews
2017 Ratings: #769 / 966
User Score
Based on 422 ratings
2017 Ratings: #798
May 12, 2017 / Release Date
LP / Format
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

80
HipHopDX

MGK’s latest album, bloom, finds him largely shedding the ways of his youth in favor of thoughtful musings over sophisticated production.

80
XXL

The rapper finds his footing with bloom, an album that showcases his varied skill set and taps into the dimension of the artist he has the tools to become.

70
Alternative Press

Bloom feels less like the work of a persona than an authentic attempt at sorting out a sometimes messy life—far from perfect, yet perfectly compelling.

60
AllMusic

While Bloom isn't as thrilling as his debut Lace Up, fans of 2015's General Admission will appreciate the familiar blend of pop-savvy rap and the occasional guitar riff.

MAN
8

I think that if I listen to another Machine Gun Kelly project I will literally implode.

Lizardguy
23

imagine you getting your prostate checked and mgk pull up with the rose hand

SunKil_Attack
35

Okay this album was bad but it was better than I expected. It is EXTREMELY basic and very very corny. But it has 3 songs that are really good! But “Go For Broke” and “Can’t Walk” are HELLLLLLLL
Best Song: Golden God (Best Aspect: The drums and occasional piano rolls)

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13

This is truly slop

Gradymmcfarland
65

Similar to my review on el diablo, used to like the guy but still like this album. Good attempt on a pop music scene that was at it's prime at the time.
Favorite songs: Let you go, bad things

FaceBrookeDtCom
13

There is some good to be found on this album, but a lot more bad. If you're unsure about if this album is for you, give "27" a listen, and if you don't like it, then this album is probably a skip

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Track List

1The Gunner
3:38
39
2Wake + Bake
3:03
29
3Go For Broke
3:30
36
4At My Best
3:19
54
5Kiss the Sky
3:07
35
6Golden God
3:18
41
7Trap Paris
3:23
45
8Moonwalkers
3:05
feat. DubXX
30
9Can’t Walk
3:05
19
10Bad Things
3:59
50
11Rehab
4:26
45
12Let You Go
3:05
41
1327
4:58
41
Total Length: 46 minutes
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