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Universal acclaim- based on 2382 Ratings
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Dec 6, 2021impresses with its diversity and scope, but it's not just a record to admire: put simply, there's an embarrassment of killer material here.
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Apr 30, 2014
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Sep 14, 2021This is a great album that put Kendrick on the map. This highlights his versatility in flow and voices and shows his singular vision for representing Compton life.
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Jul 11, 2018
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Nov 24, 2012
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Jul 28, 2019Kendrick's greatest album and an indisputable classic. It's a genius piece of work. A cinematic masterpiece that takes on a philosophical endeavor of walking in another man's shoes, GKMC will forever be a watermark to hip hop in terms of storytelling, concept and lyrical ability.
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Dec 28, 2012Greatest debut I heard in a long time probably since Em's Slim Shady LP. I listened to all the tracks and it just sounds like the perfect hip-hop that we needed. Lyrics are really good, the production is also good and the little skits in the songs goes well with the album. If you have not picked up this album I suggest you do so. This album will be talked about for years
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Mar 29, 2021this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
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Jul 17, 2017great album............................................................................................................................................................
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Oct 24, 2012This one deserves all the praise it is getting. It takes a few listens, but once you get it, you get it. Album of the year and future classic right here.
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Oct 28, 2014This is really a great Rap/Hip-Hop album, with no doubt!!
Kendrick knows how to rap good and sounds like a big God of the Rap. He's one of the best Rappers actuality and it gives to him an other level on the industry. Amazing, just it. -
Nov 11, 2012
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Jul 19, 2023Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
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Jan 25, 2016I don't get the positive reviews I found the album truly dull and Lamar's rapping is simply irritating. This album is nothing compared to the artists I grew up listening to 2Pac and Eminem. A boring album. Not recommended.
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Apr 22, 2015Electrifying, music euphoria and instant classic are the best terms to describe the album. With this album Kendrick proves there is a future for true hip-hop and it's him. Come and save us Kendrick!
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Feb 15, 2019Good Kid, M.A.A.D City is a fantastic album. All of the songs are fantastic, everything on Good Kid M.A.A.D City is a beautiful album from Kendrick Lamar. I highly recommended.
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Apr 3, 2015
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Nov 5, 20169.5
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Dec 3, 2018
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Aug 7, 2021This album is fantastic. Many amazing songs. I liked the storytelling and concept of it too.
Best songs: M.A.A.D. City, Swimming Pools
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Mar 22, 201510/10 ................................................................................................................................................
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Dec 10, 2012
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Dec 21, 2012Sonically, you can't do better than Kendrick, and even though I found myself frequently confused/ angered by Lamar's constant character/style/flow changes, I was also greatly impressed with each individual track. Yes, it misses the mark on immersion as an album, but as a collection of individual songs, holy balls. It's so good.
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Jun 8, 2020
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Dec 19, 2015Best album of 2012 deffinietly. 2013 yeezus.. And these two albums are the best so far. Lamar is a genius. Great lyrics, great flow, great production. Perfect album. M.A.A.D city fav track. :)
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Dec 29, 2012
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Apr 8, 2013
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Sep 18, 2015not even stopping, the best rap project in the 21st cent. by a mainstream but underground grown artist. kendrick is on track to become the greatest mc of all time.
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May 23, 2017Kendrick Lamar is simply an amazing artist and this album does a great job displaying that. It tells a gritty story without sacrificing the actual music.
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Jan 8, 2016Lyrically this must be the best album ever made, kendrick lamar is an unbelievable artist and this project really changed my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 2, 2022I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said. An absolute classic, and a masterpiece. If you haven't listened to it, just do it already. Now where my Dominos at?
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Feb 11, 2013
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May 27, 2013The production is spot on but that's not the only good thing about this album. The lyricism is amazing and the album tells a fascinating story about life in Compton. This album is simply amazing and is a must buy.
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Mar 7, 2015Probably one of the greatest rap records of all time...Kendrick is more than just a rapper, he's an author and an artist, who tells a compelling story and paints a remarkably vivid picture of his childhood and struggles in Compton. Kendrick's lyrical skill is matched by few, if any, currently in rap. Easily one of the best albums I've heard
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Mar 25, 2020K Dot's Best Album For Sure. The Storytelling Is Perfect In This Album. Every track on this album is amazing, but my favourite tracks probably would be The Art Of Peer Pressure, good kid, and Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst
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May 25, 201692/100. There aren't many albums that you can listen to all the way through and enjoy every single song on it, but this is one of those. Kendrick made an album here that will provide classics for years to come.
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Oct 6, 2016Kendrick Lamar's storytelling is probably the best there is right now. He just doesn't make filler, every song has a meaning and feels important, just like in To Pimp A Butterfly. Good stuff.
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Dec 18, 2020
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Feb 4, 2018
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Jul 11, 2019This is an interesting album, dark and heavy in places (Money Trees, Swimming Pools), more bouncy in others (Vibe, Backseat) but my favorite here is Poetic Justice. I think Poetic Justice is a perfect meeting of Drake and Kendrick, their styles are meshed into something that represents both of them in the same song! This album overall is worthy and very well produced.
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Oct 2, 2022sing about me, im dying of thrst is the greatest song of all time. good kid > maad city
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Jan 31, 2023
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Apr 17, 2013
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Nov 18, 2012
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Apr 16, 2017
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Jan 24, 2021
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Oct 22, 2012
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Oct 23, 2012I really was looking forward to this album and Kendrick had the added pressure of stepping outside Dr Dre's shadow here and for the most part has stood well on his own. Pretty dope album but time will tell if he turns out as good as Game did and can carry the west coast torch. If you are a fan of good rap music, look no further.
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Jul 17, 2022I promise that I know you very well
Your eyes never lie even if they tell
Sweet lullabies that come with a smell
Of a dozen roses flippin' down the green hill
You living in a world that come with plan B
Cause plan A never relay a guarantee
And plan C never could say just what it was
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Mar 24, 2017Fantastically written and executed. Kendrick Lamar's "Good Kid Maad City" offers a variety of interesting music to listen to along with having great lyricism and meaning.
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Nov 10, 2018this was kendricks first classic and a top 5 rap album of the decade . he has gone on to become a mt rushmore rapper and potentially the goat. every feature was amazing outside of drake. he was decent but completely washed by kendrick. the same goes for drake take care album where kendrick was featured.
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Mar 9, 2013it;s the best rap album of 2012, but that's not saying much. this is a great album, but not a masterpiece. some of the beats are just not enough to call this a masterpiece
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Apr 12, 2021good kid, m.A.A.d city is both entertaining and poetic - proof that hip-hop can be an art form and that an album can be more than just fun music.
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Nov 3, 2012......and the grammy award for best rap album goes tooo............ MAH **** KENDRICK LAMAR, GOOD KID,M.A.A.D CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jun 14, 2013I'm sure Kendrick Lamar has a really interesting story to tell, but to me he's just not all that compelling. I get it, it's a concept album...I just don't care for the concept
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Jan 4, 2013
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Jun 20, 2022This is one of the most unique rap albums of all time. GKMC is the album that elevated Kendrick Lamar to GOAT status, and it's easily the most timeless albums of the 2010s. Classic!
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Nov 18, 2012
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Apr 26, 2017One of the best rap albums of all time. The production quality, the beats, the lyrics, the guest artists, everything in this album contributes to its overall awesomeness.
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May 28, 2020
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Nov 4, 2022yeah, incredible. Call me a psychopath but Now or Never is the best song here. Except for SAMIADOT, Sherane AKA, TAOPP :)
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Jan 26, 2023绝对精妙的制作,即是不听歌词也能体会其优点…………凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数
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Dec 8, 2014
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May 18, 2022This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 7, 2018Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city is an amazing and phenomenal second album. This album was actually better than the first. The lyrics are once again really powerful and the songs touch on real and relevant subjects. In the end, this is another great album by Kendrick Lamar and is a masterpiece.
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May 28, 2019The album that shook the rap game. It has all that you need in an album. Chilled songs, hardcore rap songs and your rap anthems. It will always be recognized as one of the best albums this generation.
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Oct 24, 2012
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May 16, 2014
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Mar 11, 2017There are only two rap/hip-hop albums I've given 10s and they are good kid, m.A.A.d city. They are both fantastic albums. I can't explain how well made these two albums are you just have to listen to them.
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Oct 28, 2018Every song on this album is fantastic. The story Kendrick tells is great, and the production is mighty solid.
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Aug 4, 2023overrateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed as fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
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Jul 15, 2014
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Jun 9, 2018
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Apr 2, 2020
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Dec 4, 2012The listener gets a clear, thorough (and possibly relatable) story of a young kid struggling through the trials of teenage and young adulthood within the structurally crafted lyrics. Everything is neatly brought together to create not only a cohesive project but a classic to be heard for generations to come.
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May 11, 2014
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Jan 23, 2017Easily his best album of the one's I've listened to and a breakout album for him, at that. He's not a rapper that makes it mainstream on his own, but quickly became the one that everyone wants featured on their cruddy pop songs. Regardless of that, he's a legit lyrical master when he writes for his own rap albums.
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Jan 18, 2020One of the best concept albums of all time, it’s also a fantastic hip hop album and definitely made an impact in the genre. Great production, musically great, and a fantastic story.
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Apr 19, 2021What classic if you have not listened to this u are missing out on life! The lyricism is astonishing! Please listen to this, please!
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Jul 6, 2018One of the all-time classics. Lamar shows his talent with a wide variety of songs, almost all of them are catchy. Great storytelling in songs such as "mAAd city" and overall amazing.
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Jan 17, 2013@Eminem You realize that the last statement in your review is completely flawed, besides, Tupac and Biggie haven't even made an album in the last 10 years.... But the album is fantastic, the way Kendrick tells his story is truly brilliant and original, best album of the year hands down and an instant classic.
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Dec 9, 2012
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Jun 18, 2013
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Sep 9, 2019
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Nov 4, 2021
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Mar 21, 2015I recently bought this album and I must say that I am impressed. Kendrick Lamar is a great rapper, he has a nice flow and thought provocative lyrics..
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Nov 3, 2012
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Feb 27, 2013The way this entire album is a story and has individual meaning is absolutely stunning. A few songs fly over my head, but most stick, and the overall narrative approach is amazing. 9 from me.
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Jun 15, 2013this album is by far the best west coast album since doggystyle. storytelling is mind-blowing, production is excellent, and its only scary that he's just getting started. well done king kendrick.
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Aug 26, 2014This album is a hip-hop classic and in my opinion, ranks in the top 3 rap albums of the decade, thus far. This album is so good that when you listen to it, you can envision everything that is happening. It's a shame that Kendrick didn't win the Grammy for Best Rap Album because this album is on another level.
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Apr 16, 2014Kendrick Lamar conseguiu me fazer voltar a escutar hip hop/rap. Esse disco mostra como um bom album do genero deve ser feito, diferente de muitos outros que rolam por ai, ''Good Kid M.A.A.D City'' é sensacional do começo ao fim. Com seu clima um tanto pesado mas sem perder sua essencia, o album é, com certeza, um dos melhores discos de hip hop da década.
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Feb 9, 2020Como que o Kendrick conseguiu a façanha de apenas existir na música? Com álbuns profundos e ricos de sonoridade, realmente eu não sei como ele teve à audácia...
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Feb 3, 2020Like most of Kendrick's albums, very tasteful, but not very inspiring. Not as great as the reputation and accolades would suggest. Nothing about this album blew me away.
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Jul 27, 2021
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Jan 9, 2022really cinematic, amazing songwriting. it could've ended on the 10th track tho.
best tracks: Swimming Pools and good kid (this was hard to decide)
worst track: Real or Compton
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Jan 30, 2023
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Sep 15, 2017Kendrick has the best story-telling for a rapper in years. Listening to this album felt like watching a movie, each track invoked a certain setting and feeling. Love how each song is like a chapter. This production, and musicianship in this album is incredible.
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Apr 28, 2017Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012)
10 / 10
Kendrick Lamar expresses not only magnificent lyrical ability, but also energy, emotion, and personality in this classic album. -
Aug 7, 2018beautiful production, amazing bars but what stands out is the story kendrick lamar tells across the album.
Awards & Rankings
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Jan 24, 2013The quotidian problems and longings of the title track making up the real heart of the album, a rough and tumble struggle to the top.
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Jan 10, 2013In another rapper's hands the concepts might have been overcooked or the messages too self-righteous, but Kendrick manages to achieve scale while remaining firmly grounded on two feet.
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Dec 21, 2012This is the best rap album of 2012--not just because of champion verses and immaculate drops, but because they recognize that the most brilliant foreground only shines against a well-defined backdrop.