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Universal acclaim- based on 2382 Ratings
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Positive: 2,178 out of 2382
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Mixed: 49 out of 2382
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Negative: 155 out of 2382
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Oct 4, 2019It deserves about a 9.2+ because it is literally Kendrick and he has TPAB bruh. This should be the album you have to listen to get into Kenny so yeah. Ahead of it's time as well.
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Dec 22, 2020The story telling us so good but songs can still stand alone as good songs. Instant Classic.
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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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Jan 21, 2020I first listened to this album back in 2012 of October when it was released. This LITERALLY changed the game when it came to Hip-Hop and is still considered one of the best conceptual Hip-Hop Albums in music history.
Look no further, take a listen to this CLASSIC. -
Jan 22, 2020It automatically takes you to the life of "innocent kendrick you've seen in the street with a basketball and some now n laters to eat" in the belly of the beast.
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Jan 23, 2020GKMC is better than TPAB in my opinion. GKMC is a album that you’ll be able to listen to better than TPAB, TPAB is kinda difficult to listen to with some songs.
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Jan 23, 2020This album gets a play through at least once a week. Kendrick is off on his own with the amount of storytelling and deeper meanings in his music. He’s a true genius.
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Jan 23, 2020Album of the whole generation. A perfect mix of pop and underground sound united by a story of one boy. I guess everybody can relate at least to 4-5 tracks and find something similar in his/her life.
For those who don`t listen to rap it can be a bridge to the genre.
Maybe its not an album you want to listen constantly, but album which is always in your mind for sure. -
Jan 24, 2020Kendrick's 2nd best album after TPAB, great storytelling across the board and really great features
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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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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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Feb 20, 2020
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Mar 16, 2020After 8 years of intense listening I'm still coming back to it. And every time I love it more
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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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Apr 2, 2020
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Apr 2, 2020
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Sep 10, 2020Kendrick Lamar's 2012 record "good kid, m.A.A.d city" is really a staple on hip hop in the 2010's. The storytelling is strong on this album, and Kendrick somehow manages to turn very bitter experiences into an enjoyable record, which hides how dark and dangerous Lamar's youth was with catchy flows and very notable production. A compelling sophomore album that improves upon 2011's "Section.80."
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May 28, 2020
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May 28, 2020There's not much to say about this album, it's just perfect! you must listen, as soon as you hear you will understand what i am saying
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Jul 26, 2020Every single track is fire, cant say anything bad about this album. .......
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Aug 6, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Aug 28, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 4, 2020Should have won the god damn Grammy! One of the best albums Ive ever heard and one of the best made in general. This album took me on an emotional roller coaster that no album Ive listened to since can replicate.
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Nov 25, 2020
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Dec 6, 2020best album of the last decade. very cohesive, top notch lyricism, and great mixing. it is up there sitting at the same table as reasonable doubt, illmatic, ready to die, black on both sides, etc.
my top 5 songs on the album are
1. sing about me
2. maad city
3. money trees
4. art of peer pressure
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Dec 18, 2020
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May 13, 2022quien es kendrick lamar?
para el ciego, es la luz
para el hambriento, es el pan
para el enfermo, es la cura
para el solitario, es el compañero
para el triste, es la alegría
para el prisionero, es la libertad
para el pobre, es el tesoro
para el deudor, es el perdón -
Jan 24, 2021
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Feb 3, 2021This album is a hip-hop classic. Kendrick provides a story of his youth in Compton over great production. The album is very thematic and almost plays out like a movie when I listen to it. My favorite tracks are m.A.A.d city, Backseat Freestyle, Money Trees, Poetic Justice, and Swimming Pools (Drank).
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Feb 3, 2021In short, Do I even have to say anything? No. Just listen to the damn album. In long, we have a well constructed album that has many amazing songs and just one great song, ONE. I’m not going to spoil this experience for you anymore.
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.