In Search Of... [Second Version]
by N.E.R.D
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Mar 12, 2002
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Pitchfork
    60
    While Rap-Metal 101 drums bang away in the background, the basslines are replaced by chugging guitar riffs reminiscent of your high school hardcore band. What remains, though, is the exceptional quality of Pharrell's voice, which, unlike the bass sound, doesn't lose its intensity due to repeated radio exposure.

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best Album of 2002
72
#72 Most Discussed Album of 2002
54
#54 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 4 out of 42
  1. ToiletBoy
    Dec 25, 2017
    9
    This is perfect "living" music. You can listen while skating, jogging, walking, cruising, or relaxing-it's all perfect. The rough guitars andThis is perfect "living" music. You can listen while skating, jogging, walking, cruising, or relaxing-it's all perfect. The rough guitars and songs like Lapdance are super "2002" but the live drums and the melodies still live up today. Great music overall, especially since it's responsible for people like Tyler, The Creator and Brockhampton, What's not to love?… Full Review »
  2. marshallm
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    what a cd! loved it ! one of my favorites! the 2 best were " baby doll" and "brain"...very original!
  3. JC
    Apr 6, 2004
    9
    Yeah this CD is crazy, only the drums suck.
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