Careless World: Rise of the Last King
by Tyga
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2012
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. AllMusic
    Feb 24, 2012
    70
    Growth since his previous effort is obvious, both for the good (writing skills) and an arguable definition of bad (Penthouse Forum might even balk at some of the aggressive sex talk here).
  2. DJ Booth
    Feb 24, 2012
    70
    Beyond his mic skills, King also hints at Tyga's more seriously minded side, a side that surfaces again and again throughout the album.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 7, 2012
    75
    [Tyga] flings just about everything at the wall here. [9 Mar 2012, p.80]
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  5. HipHopDX
    Feb 24, 2012
    70
    It's serious when necessary, occasionally triumphant, and impressive enough that you have to consider him a force to be reckoned with.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Mar 15, 2012
    60
    The result is a slick, accessible rap record that's about nine songs too long.
  7. Pitchfork
    Mar 8, 2012
    67
    Tyga isn't a gifted lyricist, but he has a few key things going in his favor: a workmanlike ability to ride a beat, a solid singing voice, and a great ear for melody.
  8. PopMatters
    Mar 9, 2012
    40
    To Careless World's credit, at its worst it's an album that's really hard to feel any sort of way about. But it's also hard to completely ignore how well made it is.
  9. Q Magazine
    Apr 25, 2012
    60
    Attempts to keep one foot in the streets and another in the mainstream, and largely succeeds. [May 2012, p.102]
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  10. RapReviews.com
    Feb 28, 2012
    70
    This is a clear and definitive evolutionary improvement from his solo debut on "No Introduction," which is all a listener or review could have really asked for.
  11. Rolling Stone
    Feb 28, 2012
    50
    Tyga's strength isn't in introspection, but curation.
  12. Spin
    Mar 21, 2012
    50
    As a whole, though, Careless World is simply mediocre.
  13. The New York Times
    Feb 24, 2012
    70
    Even though he remains a cipher, his surroundings are lush.
  14. XXL
    Feb 24, 2012
    80
    Even with so many features, Tyga rarely lets the album get away from him, remaining in the driver's seat even when next to young stars and legends.

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 44
  3. Negative: 16 out of 44
  1. mike4444
    Oct 31, 2013
    0
    I am baffled and at the same time fascinated at the atrocity of this album. I have not heard such... utter nonsense since toot it and boot itI am baffled and at the same time fascinated at the atrocity of this album. I have not heard such... utter nonsense since toot it and boot it and this somehow tops it. I am unsure if I should be handing it to a scientist to examine or a priest to exorcise. Rack City has to be among the worst songs to ever be released. It's the same three words over and over again and not catchy at all. Faded should also be in the rank of the worst because it's practically the same thing. I would not wish these horrors on my worst enemies. Be afraid people. BE VERY VERY AFRAID.… Full Review »
  2. Raider24
    Mar 20, 2012
    9
    Tyga major debut album which I consider this one not "No Introduction" was a well put together album. When listen 2 this CD you really hearTyga major debut album which I consider this one not "No Introduction" was a well put together album. When listen 2 this CD you really hear how diverse he is. Club Bangers to Love Songs to Real Life Situation and u even come across dub-step. If you like Rap but also like R&B then you should love this album. I can honestly say this is my fav album so far this tear! Hopefully whoever reads this will give the album a try and hopefully like it. If not listen 2 it all the way through a second time.… Full Review »
  3. RonaldOVOXO
    Mar 2, 2012
    8
    Great album still not better than No introduction. His lyrics hasn't changed that much. His mixtapes are really good and he should of used hisGreat album still not better than No introduction. His lyrics hasn't changed that much. His mixtapes are really good and he should of used his mixtape material on Careless world. Overall careless world is a great album. but for future albums he should focus more on the lyrics and less on the beats and Features… Full Review »
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