- Record Label: Glassnote Entertainment Group
- Release Date: Dec 10, 2013
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The SourceJan 8, 2014Because The Internet stands on its own musically. The project undoubtedly stands much taller when put in context of all the additional material released in order to create something bigger. [Dec 2013/Jan 2014, p.89]
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Jan 3, 2014As a concept album on man's most abstract concept, Because the Internet is more than worth the download.
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Dec 30, 2013The surrounding flutter of puzzle pieces adds depth, but the record still stands on its own as a bold statement on modern life and the cold distance technology places between human relationships.
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Dec 17, 2013It's fair to say he's not a Childish Gambino any more though--he's an Adult Gambino.
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Dec 17, 2013Because The Internet shows off his full array of talent (writer, musician, comedian) and makes him stand out from the rest.
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Entertainment WeeklyDec 13, 2013Only the occasional clear headed gulps of oxygen--like the creepy-funky "No Exit"--keep Internet from drowning in a harrowing sea of personal insecurities. [20 Dec 2013, p.60]
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Dec 13, 2013The forward momentum shown on previous releases continues with Because the Internet. The jokes and gimmicks show up less often and in their place are introspective questions about himself, his relationships, and his family. Most of the time it works.
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Dec 13, 2013It’s developed in parts, compelling, and his existential struggles are somewhat realized.
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Dec 10, 2013The production is as rich as the raps, spanning pop, underground R&B, club music, and psychedelic experimentation. The project is further heightened by Glover’s knowing irony, his gift for hooks, and his visionary theme.
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Dec 10, 2013He hasn't quite perfected his talents, but it's far and away the best work he's done as Gambino yet.
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Dec 10, 2013For fans who will miss his less-than-entirely-jovial exit from his day job on "Community," Because the Internet carves a place for him in today's Web-addled indie-rap world, even if some offline fresh air might do him some good as well.
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Dec 10, 2013Because The Internet finally shows that Donald Glover is serious about his music, and he’s willing to take some chances to make sure that Childish Gambino can grow as an artist.
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Dec 9, 2013Because the Internet is a vast improvement over his debut effort, showcasing an artist who has confidently found a way to coalesce his love for music and films into one hybrid effort.
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Dec 9, 2013Connecting with the album is nearly impossible, understanding it is difficult, and often enough, its inflated ego is irksome, but Because the Internet is too free and fascinating to be dragged down by these complaints, so if a Yeezus with more flash and fun is what's required, Gambino's got the good stuff.
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Dec 9, 2013Childish Gambino still manages to mostly hold our attention, though, because he concerns himself instead with his own terms.
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 345 out of 388
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Mixed: 27 out of 388
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Negative: 16 out of 388
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