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I don't really understand the strong hate for this album. I understand that people don't love this political movement rock genre I believe this album sorts itself into. However, that being said, despite the actual quality of this album maybe not being amazing, I still find it very enjoyable 5 years later. Some parts have aged better than others, but overall I liked this project when it came out and I still like it today. Every song at least brings something new from the others (which ... read more

I feel like this is The Weeknd's most introspective and story centered project, and it excels greatly because of that. The only glaring issue is the small pocket of tracks on this project that run a little stale, and even then the individual tracks are all good. Unfortunately this being his last album, The Weeknd could have also just delivered his best work to date. The Mike Dean production over his incredible vocals and fascinating lyrics make for an amazing and complete experience.

This was my first Denzel Curry album and my introduction to his style. And it does not at all disappoint. Denzel's lyricism on every track is well thought out and incredible, especially when paired with the extremely unique and stylized production and flows. From start to finish this complete and polished project is truly something impressive and only gets better with every listen. 9/10

What an incredible album. Smino did not disappoint with this first listen, and I haven't been able to stop listening since that moment. This album best shows the special sonic talents that Smino has across many diverse tracks, each one different from the last. Not only the production, but the writing on some of the songs on this album (like Curtains) makes for an even more complete project. After this album, I am a big fan of Smino and his capabilities. Fav tracks: 90 Proof, Ole Ass ... read more