Indicud
by Kid Cudi
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 166 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 43 out of 166
  3. Negative: 23 out of 166
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  1. culinarymaster
    Jun 18, 2013
    5
    I love Cudi as an artist, but I just wasn't feeling this album as much as I wanted to. I tried listening to it a couple more times to see if it would get better, but it only got worse. Production isn't handled that well, and lots of the melodies are drowned in obnoxious synths. Overall, the only appealing songs on this album are the singles he released.
  2. lilYACHTY
    Jan 6, 2017
    5
    Only some of the songs on this album are bearable. Others give you a terrible stomach ache. I'm a fan of Cudi's previous music, but honestly, this album isn't as colorful as his previous work.
  3. rydermusic
    Apr 26, 2013
    5
    Scott Mescudi testifies his lacks of skill in singing in all of his albums. By the great production of this album and bad lyrics of this one, you can say that Indicud is a mid-good album.
  4. jmarkfin
    Sep 17, 2013
    5
    Kid Cudi is still reeling from his attempt at going sober, and he shows it with this mediocre at best release. Smoke a little more indica, Scott, and then show us what you got.
  5. Xx1Le
    Apr 29, 2013
    5
    It's good to see Scott Mescudi rapping again, after the some-what-decent WZRD album.
    Now Kid Cudi is back, handling the production and..he's not really a good producer, but I give him props for trying.
    The first track opens the album up with some really dark synth's, fading piano notes, and some metal clanky drums, which gets me excited, but like WZRD's album intro(The Arrival) from    It's good to see Scott Mescudi rapping again, after the some-what-decent WZRD album.
    Now Kid Cudi is back, handling the production and..he's not really a good producer, but I give him props for trying.
    The first track opens the album up with some really dark synth's, fading piano notes, and some metal clanky drums, which gets me excited, but like WZRD's album intro(The Arrival) from there it slowly goes downhill.

    Pros
    . Some nice guest spots keep some of the tracks listenable (King chip, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, and RZA)
    . His rapping ability stays fresh!

    Cons
    . The production is watered down a lot. His previous albums(even WZRD) had more flashier production, he needs some lessons from Kanye.
    . Kid Cudi tries to push his vocals too much. Killing the enjoyment of the song.

    I may have missed a couple things on the album, but the production really stands out(in a bad way) and makes the whole LP not listenable.
    Hopefully when Man On The Moon III comes out he comes back with better production, or with nice producers. (Kanye, Dot Da genius, Plain Pat, Emile)

    STILL, props to Kid Cudi for experimenting.

    Recommended Tracks: The Resurrection Of Scott Mescudi, Just What I Am, Young Lady, Solo Dolo Part II, Beez    … Expand
  6. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    4
    There's just no replay value here. Cudi's eclectic and alien-like sonic choices just don't hit the same highs and it continues a regression in cohesion and polish.
  7. clem666
    Mar 26, 2021
    6
    Cudi pursues his distanciation with his hip-hop creative process. From the beginning you can hear that 'Indicud' was thought with a lot of rock influences. Cudi chose to produce more instrumetal tracks and to experiment as much as he can. If it is sometimes successful the overall result sounds really messy, drafty and incomplete.

    'Indicud' however benefits from a strong start in my    Cudi pursues his distanciation with his hip-hop creative process. From the beginning you can hear that 'Indicud' was thought with a lot of rock influences. Cudi chose to produce more instrumetal tracks and to experiment as much as he can. If it is sometimes successful the overall result sounds really messy, drafty and incomplete.

    'Indicud' however benefits from a strong start in my opinion: Cudi sends us powerful vibes with great tracks that make us realize he is choosing different approaches. He recieved help from multiple amazing guests including Kendrick Lamar, RZA, HAIM and A$AP Rocky to name a few. The featuring with Kendrick is really disappointing and is even more when you realize that the track is titled 'Solo Dolo Part II' and is so the direct extension of the excellent work 'Solo Dolod Part I'. For me HAIM really contribute to make the album shine with the marvelous 'Red Eye' while Too $hort is only invited to remain in the shadows on the 'Girls' garbage.

    As I am a big fan of Mescudi I allow myself to admit that 'Indicud' manages to compile the most impressive number of unharmonious tracks. I found the last third of the project particularly disappointing and hard to enjoy. Cudi really tries to show some versatility but manages to appear repetitve and unoriginal in his brave choice. There are interesting turns of events here and there but just not rewarding enough.    … Expand

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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Q Magazine
    Jul 11, 2013
    20
    Only Haim's contribution to Red Eye enlivens the tedium. [Aug 2013, p.99]
  2. The Source
    Jul 2, 2013
    80
    In comparison to his past two albums, Cudi has grown the furthest from his purest hip-hop roots on Indicud, successfully carving out his own space using fundamental tools of hip-hop. [Jul 2013, p.91]
  3. Pitchfork
    May 9, 2013
    40
    Indicud has the sheen of a cinematic blockbuster.... Unfortunately, it also has no substance.
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