Sure, it's a bit more "mainstream" than Lupe's usual works of art but is this really a bad thing? Every song on the album still has Lupe's lyrical genius and silky smooth flow, People overreact like Lupe never had pop choruses in his songs before. Critics seem to be afraid to say that they like the album simply because people already labeled it mainstream and they're just afraid they'll lose their credibility, The highlights are Letting Go and Beautiful Lasers which are incredibly emotional ballads. Even the low point, I dont wanna care right now, although lacking substance, is very catchy and addictive. Even Lupe's worst songs are better and more intelligent than any other song released in the rap market. People, stop being so narrow-minded. You gave Kanye's new album a 90 and all did was autotune how much he wanted to have sex with a bird. - ash… Expand

The album isn't as good as Lupe's previous efforts The Cool or Food and Liquor, that doesn't mean it isn't a good album, i think this is easily the best and most inspired rap album put out this decade, and is the best I have heard in 4 years, despite some of the production the album is top notch and the lyrically Lupe should be in everyone's top 5 after hearing his 3 major record label releases

Honestly, I can't understand all the negativity around this album. This is seriously the best album I've heard in a long time. Yeah it's obviously not as good as Lupe's first two, but I'm pretty sure that would be close to impossible to achieve! Still a fantastic album and definitely worth a listen. My personal favorites are "Words I Never Said" and "Out Of My Head".

This is a great album. This album has something from every music listener. It might not be as lyrical as his previous album but the lyrics are still top notch. This is a must buy.

Lasers is an excellent album, but for a Lupe Fiasco album, it may disappoint some loyal fans. This album is mostly being criticized because of it's more mainstream sound; the production and the pop-ish, autotuned hooks is the source. Yeah, I miss the genius production of Soundtrakk from his previous albums (Food & Liquor and The Cool) too, however that doesn't mean this albums production is horrible which is just as good in my opinion ("Coming Up" might have my favorite production on the album). Some of the hooks are pretty bad, especially the generic Trey Songz hook on "Out of My Head" and the unnecessary auto-tune on some of 'em. The lyrics, are another story. The lyrics are still very intelligent, very Lupe, and overshadow the faults on most of the tracks. So, this is still an amazing album but some long time Lupe fans may be disappointed in the albums new sound.… Expand

Yes the vehicle is more commercial than the previous efforts but listen to the message. Lupe's message is one of hope and despair. If you're not feelin' it you're not listening.

People are completely overreacting to this album. Every single song, regardless of how "poppy or mainstream" people claim they sound, the lyrics are still more relevant, intelligent, and smoother than any rap song I've heard any other artist produce. If we didnt know who Lupe was or give him such high standards, this album would win the Grammys. Sure, its the weakest of the three but people shouldnt blast it just to feel more accepted by the "underground indie kids"… Expand