Nothing special. Pretty mid and partly subpar due strongly noticeable lack of variation. Just three good tracks („My Old Ways“ , „Dracula“ and „Afterthought“) on here; most of the rest feels like irrelevant (but not bad) filler. Fell very short of expectations. Almost but definitely partly boring.
Kendrick Lamar's debut album lays the foundation for the outstanding storytelling that only gets better throughout his career. It already showcases his unique perspective on Compton. Even this early on, his elite flow and superior rap skills are clearly evident. Personally the second half of the record feels significantly stronger than the first. Tracks 4 and 5 feel like notable lows that impair the listening experience just as you're getting warmed up with the album. However, once ... read more
I had really low expectations regarding AI and was afraid of more of that idiotic political baiting. I thought the Vultures duology would be topped in a bad way and that Kanye would just lazily spit out a bunch of uncreative lyrics over above-average beats. To be honest, I didn't even want this album to be released. I was surprised. A kind of artistic rehabilitation has taken place. After what feels like forever, we finally have meaningful, genuinely good lyrics, real flow and a modern ... read more
Almost passed out listening to this shit. Simply just laughing about this stuff while trying to cover the fact that I wasted my life time.