Near flawless, instant classic.

FAVS: Scarface, Deeper, High, Shitsville, Thuggin', Robes, Knicks, Shame
LEAST FAVS: Lakers

CHROMAKOPIA is an emotional cut in Tyler's catalogue, which is somewhat typical, but never gets old.

FAVS: St. Chroma, (Darling, I), Take Your Mask Off, Thought I Was Dead, Like Him, I Hope You Find Your Way Home
LEAST FAVS: I Killed You

Definitely less than what you'd expect from Kendrick. A lot of great hits were overplayed quickly. Still those great storytelling elements of Kendrick that we're used to sprinkled in.

FAVS: luther, reincarnated, dodger blue, heart pt. 6, gloria
LEAST FAVS: gnx

Highly underrated album. The subject of solving family trauma needs to be talked about more. Kendrick's most vulnerable album to date.

FAVS: United in Grief, N95, Die Hard, Father Time, Rich Spirit, Purple Hearts, Count Me Out, Silent Hill, Savior, Mr. Morale, Mirror.
LEAST FAVS: Worldwide Steppers, Crown

An easy modern classic. The 2 sides to this album was one of the first things that made me start to notice the complexity and creativity of newer hip-hop.

FAVS: DNA., YAH., ELEMENT., FEEL., PRIDE., LUST., XXX., FEAR., DUCKWORTH.,
LEAST FAVS: NONE

Even the extras from TPAB hit just as hard, no title required.

FAVS: untitled 02, untitled 03, untitled 05, untitled 06, untitled 08
LEAST FAVS: untitled 04

Definition classic with frequent bangers, Kendrick's best storytelling, and greatest song.

Gorgeous production and a great flow in every song slowly building up the poem at the end in mortal man. I think it's clear this album is important to music history, as it shows the music industry trying to grip onto a new upcoming artist and Kendrick is able to stand against the industry and beat internal struggles with fame, money, and power.

One connection I want to point out is the transition from "u" to "i". U is such an emotional song that almost makes me cry ... read more