Bloom
by Machine Gun Kelly
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. XXL
    Jul 7, 2017
    80
    From a glimpse of his rock star lifestyle to transparent parables of his quest for inner peace, Machine Gun Kelly crafts a well-rounded effort that is likely to raise his stock and push his name back into the conversation of respected rappers. Bloom is an effort that’s just short of a comeback, but is very much a step up for Cleveland’s finest.
  2. HipHopDX
    Jul 7, 2017
    80
    Admiringly, it’s taken him his entire career to get to this point and a project like this finds him breaking out of the box he’s occupied since arriving on the scene.
  3. Alternative Press
    Jul 7, 2017
    70
    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.

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 17 out of 45
  1. ballcapgamer
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    I thought this was a really solid album. there are a few misfires but more works here than doesn't
  2. Recon97
    Oct 5, 2017
    1
    WHAT THE HELL IS MACHINE GUN KELLY DOING?! I know he can do better than this! Just watch his Double XL cypher and tell me THIS is what he'sWHAT THE HELL IS MACHINE GUN KELLY DOING?! I know he can do better than this! Just watch his Double XL cypher and tell me THIS is what he's been reduced to! With laughable production, just AWFUL flow and lyrics, and a guest appearance from a former Fifth Harmony member, this is truly unacceptable from one of my favorite white rappers. 1/10… Full Review »
  3. simzzz
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Really shows how much MGK has matured since his early days. Still mixing up different genres in his songs, keeping his original flow in songsReally shows how much MGK has matured since his early days. Still mixing up different genres in his songs, keeping his original flow in songs like "The Gunner" and introducing a new side of himself in songs like "27", "Habits", "The Break Up". He also made two big hits in collab with pop singers Camila Cabello and Hailee Stanfield. Really 10/10 artist evolution right there, not giving up on his old style, while adding a new modern, yet unique vibe.… Full Review »
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