In Search Of... [Second Version]
by N.E.R.D
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Mar 12, 2002
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
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  1. EdgarPOE
    Mar 7, 2002
    10
    THE BEST ALBULM OF 2001 and 2002 definety something diffrent something fresh and something new...The future just pulled up to your local CD store and NERD is here to stay....
  2. JUSTINF
    Aug 21, 2003
    10
    This album is killer. Nerd not only mixes several great kinds of music, but Pharrel wows me with his great vocal range... kickas$.
  3. JC
    Apr 6, 2004
    9
    Yeah this CD is crazy, only the drums suck.
  4. MalteB.
    Jan 21, 2002
    9
    Beautiful interpretations of the fathers of soul.
  5. NickH.
    Oct 5, 2002
    0
    I just don't get it. I don't see anything fresh or innovative about it. They should stick to producing other people.
  6. DougW.
    Mar 11, 2002
    10
    Simply the best, new, freshest, listenable, enjoyable, MODERN music I have heard. Instant appeal and lasting satisfaction. I love its depth, its new direction, its soulful thought.
  7. Steve
    Mar 17, 2002
    10
    The Neptunes have definatly reached new heights with the instrument propelled, second version of N.E.R.D. If anyone knows of how to obtain the first version without means of the internet, please let me know.
  8. EricaA.
    Jul 27, 2002
    10
    This album is real and is dope! This is one of the best albums yet and definetely deserves a 10! Y'all who don't have it have to get it!
  9. DizzyD
    Mar 9, 2003
    10
    Simply amazing
  10. richards
    Jun 23, 2003
    10
    fresh n funky sounds unlike anythink i've heard b4.
  11. NicolaC
    Aug 25, 2003
    10
    I thought it was brilliant
  12. marshallm
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    what a cd! loved it ! one of my favorites! the 2 best were " baby doll" and "brain"...very original!
  13. 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 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?

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. Spin
    80
    As broad as their discography is, though, In Search Of still feels radical. [Apr 2002, p.113]
  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    67
    Sure they're clever, but they're also as shallow as Britney Spears.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    ''In Search Of...'' has a crackling vigor missing from the first stab, and its mélange of genres makes for music unlike anything else around.
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