Compton
by Dr. Dre
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 275 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 237 out of 275
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 275
  3. Negative: 17 out of 275

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  1. lion-o
    Aug 20, 2015
    2
    I wanted RAP, what I got was an usher album. I will go back to listening to Tupac, at least he has an excuse for not delivering **** after 16 years. Dre should have just made an album of unreleased tracks from the 90s
  2. geedup
    Aug 23, 2015
    3
    You can try to annoint this as "the sh*t" because of Dre. And when I began listening to it, I was ready for some fire! But there is not one single outstanding track on this, as if it was a promo CD for Straight Otta Compton or something. He has K.Dot on it, and its "meh" and even Em appears on it, and his track is forgettable, Not sure what these people calling it a "10" are hearing-ifYou can try to annoint this as "the sh*t" because of Dre. And when I began listening to it, I was ready for some fire! But there is not one single outstanding track on this, as if it was a promo CD for Straight Otta Compton or something. He has K.Dot on it, and its "meh" and even Em appears on it, and his track is forgettable, Not sure what these people calling it a "10" are hearing-if they are hearing. Pass on this sh8t fo' sho'.… Expand
  3. thepundit
    Aug 18, 2015
    3
    Dre isn't just your average producer in the history of Hip-Hop/Rap. The Chronic and 2001 were trailblazers for the West Coast rap scene. With those two albums Dr. Dre continued to reinvent the West Coast sound however this time round the sound was all too familiar, a sound that has already been done by other producers over the past couple of years and made the album underwhelming.Dre isn't just your average producer in the history of Hip-Hop/Rap. The Chronic and 2001 were trailblazers for the West Coast rap scene. With those two albums Dr. Dre continued to reinvent the West Coast sound however this time round the sound was all too familiar, a sound that has already been done by other producers over the past couple of years and made the album underwhelming. Lyrically it wasn't any better - Dre and his ghostwriters failed to deliver noteworthy rhymes and the young brigade of artists that featured on this album didn't help the cause. I still ask myself why Dre didn't open the first song on the album strongly instead opting for King Mez spitting a Future-ish rap. Maybe I am a tad too harsh however that was the bar that Dre set and for me the album failed on both fronts. Compton is an album that will descend in time after the current hype. It ain't no classic and now I understand why Dre himself canned the Detox project time after time.… Expand
  4. MetaCrap
    Aug 21, 2015
    0
    My review was deleted?

    Not going to bother writing it again.

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  5. milomakromallis
    Aug 8, 2015
    3
    A mediocre project that warrants few listens to accomplish full understanding. Dr. Dre is, as always, a moral blank who’s hardest efforts have forever created half decent projects with abhorrent lyrics; is back at it with a plucky list of guest stars who provide abysmal verse after abysmal verse. More so then anything, is how boring there contributions are, even Rap’s number one MC,A mediocre project that warrants few listens to accomplish full understanding. Dr. Dre is, as always, a moral blank who’s hardest efforts have forever created half decent projects with abhorrent lyrics; is back at it with a plucky list of guest stars who provide abysmal verse after abysmal verse. More so then anything, is how boring there contributions are, even Rap’s number one MC, Kendrick Lamar turns in his usual level verse making it interchangeable with many features of late. Its unbelievably uninspired considering his recent hot streak. Other A-lister Eminem continues his slow toilet flush of a descent with a tepid verse containing a rape line beyond desperate. The best production clearly comes from the hired help who obviously provide the meat to the beats whilst Dre slaps his name on to attain some credit he will not get with rapping. A poor project that sits nicely with Dr.Dre’s past abortions.… Expand
  6. SirNilesIV
    Aug 10, 2015
    0
    I've only casually heard bits and pieces of this album, but can we pause right there, why do we care a single cent about Dr. "I just have everyone ghostwrite everything" Dre? Has he written(only allegedly) some good songs? Sure. "Express Yourself" is about as party as you get from any song out there and the Chronic is basically hip hop's Nevermind. But can this guy just give up the ghostI've only casually heard bits and pieces of this album, but can we pause right there, why do we care a single cent about Dr. "I just have everyone ghostwrite everything" Dre? Has he written(only allegedly) some good songs? Sure. "Express Yourself" is about as party as you get from any song out there and the Chronic is basically hip hop's Nevermind. But can this guy just give up the ghost and start doing what he would rather do? I imagine it's pretty much *anything* given how stagnant this album is. He probably likes chopping onions more than listening to this album. AND IT'S HIS.… Expand
  7. JUXXXLIO
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    When I listen to this crap the first thing I think of is the old people that blame ROCK for being repetitive. If you haven't heard this overrated album before; don't bother listening to it now.

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#89 Best Album of 2015
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#27 Most Discussed Album of 2015
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#65 Most Shared Album of 2015

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. The Source
    Oct 20, 2015
    90
    Compton gives every indication that Dr. Dre is as potent now as he was in the 20th century's final decade. [#267, p.91]
  2. Uncut
    Sep 28, 2015
    70
    Compton is a solid reminder of both Dre's skills and the depth of his contacts book. [Nov 2015, p.75]
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    There are innovative and fresh beats and voices, and the record rarely falters.
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