Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
by Kid Cudi
  • Record Label: Motown
  • Release Date: Sep 15, 2009
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 454 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 422 out of 454
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 454
  3. Negative: 21 out of 454

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  1. OrianW.
    Jun 6, 2010
    10
    Cut the B.S, I have to start off by saying, if you dont have this CD go and pick up a copy, NOW!!! If not at least go on youtube and listen to the tracks on MOTM!! I know alot of people dont really consider Cudder a rapper, but in fact he is. Just not sure if he could be considered a lyricist like Nas or Rakim. Although their is no denying that he makes G.O.O.D music. My favorite track on Cut the B.S, I have to start off by saying, if you dont have this CD go and pick up a copy, NOW!!! If not at least go on youtube and listen to the tracks on MOTM!! I know alot of people dont really consider Cudder a rapper, but in fact he is. Just not sure if he could be considered a lyricist like Nas or Rakim. Although their is no denying that he makes G.O.O.D music. My favorite track on MOTM is SOLO DOLO, amazing song, it got even better when I actually brought the album cause the final studio version had more emotion, (Violins, etc). The replay value is there, but songs like Enter Galactic, Hyyer, etc. get boring. Alright didnt mean to sound like a first class groupie, but seriously go buy this album.… Expand
  2. JonoJ.
    Sep 30, 2009
    10
    He's produces a different kind of rap and thats wat is so exciting about him, this is a good album.
  3. ChrisP.
    Oct 1, 2009
    8
    This album is fantastic!I mean is dope!this alternative rap thing is hot stuff.I mean I prefer hardcore but this shit is different.Anyway the album has a lot of good songs like "Alive" and "My World".Also the singles are dope too.Althiugh few songs are a bit boring the whole thing is impresing.Good work Cudi!!
  4. Joel
    Oct 4, 2009
    9
    Great experience, can be listened to multiple times, definitely a step in the right direction for hip hop. Sometimes I was wondering what he was going for with his voice. Still a great album.
  5. JoshB
    Oct 9, 2009
    10
    Best Hip Hop Album of the year. The lyrical content, subject matter, production, and delivery are all a breath of fresh air for the genre.
  6. Twizzle
    Sep 21, 2009
    9
    This is one of the best albums of 09. If you are a fan of hip hop you would know that this is different than most in this genre but that's what makes it such a great album. If you're into artists like Kanye West or any one similar with a futuristic sound or different than the usual, then I guarantee you will love Kid Cudi. If you read this, you can probably tell that i usually This is one of the best albums of 09. If you are a fan of hip hop you would know that this is different than most in this genre but that's what makes it such a great album. If you're into artists like Kanye West or any one similar with a futuristic sound or different than the usual, then I guarantee you will love Kid Cudi. If you read this, you can probably tell that i usually don't give reviews but this album is just that good. Just give it a listen.… Expand
  7. AlexG.
    May 31, 2010
    10
    This album is what hip hop should be about. He just talk about life and the struggles of it. More people should listen to this album. In my opinion it is one of the best hip hop albums of the decade. Hip Hop needs to veer away from gangster rap and there should be more rappers like Kid Cudi. Guys like Gucci Mane, Plies and Soulja Boy don't know how to rap or how to even write good This album is what hip hop should be about. He just talk about life and the struggles of it. More people should listen to this album. In my opinion it is one of the best hip hop albums of the decade. Hip Hop needs to veer away from gangster rap and there should be more rappers like Kid Cudi. Guys like Gucci Mane, Plies and Soulja Boy don't know how to rap or how to even write good lyrics. I could wrtie a better song.… Expand
  8. dustinb.
    Oct 13, 2009
    10
    Really a great album, especially for his first!!! anyone who says he is just a mainstream lil wayne type is sorely mistaken. cudi makes music that goes deeper than mainstream and anyone who claims he's not "hardcore" enough needs to realize that hip-hop is not about being hard. overall this album is one of the best in recent years in any genre.
  9. RodericR.
    Oct 1, 2009
    10
    An incredible debut album, unique and powerful. This guy has a seriously good future ahead of him.
  10. AmosD
    Dec 20, 2009
    10
    Great album, basically everything good about kanye without any of the bad. The desicion to include Ratatat was pure genius. You can tell Cudi is actually a songwriter.
  11. DustinB
    Oct 9, 2009
    9
    such a good cd! finally an upside for hip hop, instead of that soulja boy style crap that is labeled "hip-hop". the cd is a multi listen and it shows that hip-hop isn't dead.
  12. JustinM
    Sep 18, 2009
    10
    What are these critics on? because he doesnt say the F word or how much he makes every 2 seconds its not a good album huh. This album is full of real lyrics and deep thoughts obviously too deep for the critics. This is new fresh and very good for a debut album. Cudi has a master piece on his hands this is one of the best Albums i have heard in a long time.
  13. tylere.
    Sep 21, 2009
    10
    This album is the best i have heard this year and maybee even the best in years it is one of the only albums i can listen to the whole thing and not get bored i have literally already listened to the whole album almsot 100 times and i just put it on my mp3 last week....Amazing Kid cudi is much more talented and emotionally moving then drake lil wayne and jay-z, but not quite better than outkast!
  14. DevarreaGilchrist
    Jan 16, 2010
    10
    This album truly is a classic, it's a breath of fresh air that the industry has needed.
  15. JesseH.
    Jan 19, 2010
    9
    This album is an amazing debut for Kid Cudi. I have little to no complaints with the quality of the album. The lyrics are meaningful (albeit rather silly in "Make Her Say") and the music is incredible for modern rap music. He is surprisingly mature with his songwriting skills and lyricism. My only complaint is the overuse of singing. Some songs do not fit nicely with his voice at all, and This album is an amazing debut for Kid Cudi. I have little to no complaints with the quality of the album. The lyrics are meaningful (albeit rather silly in "Make Her Say") and the music is incredible for modern rap music. He is surprisingly mature with his songwriting skills and lyricism. My only complaint is the overuse of singing. Some songs do not fit nicely with his voice at all, and though they are great lyrically and musically, his vocals take away from them. A few songs have great vocal talent in him, but still there are two or three that I tend to skip. Regardless, this album is a buy for sure.… Expand
  16. J-LL.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    Incredible, the reason why I still buy CD's.
  17. MikeyJ.
    Feb 10, 2010
    10
    One of the best rap albums in a while. I'm quite unsure as to how you can compare cudi to wayne, or call this cd mainstream. He doesn't rap about bitches and rims, instead its about true feelings and the everyday struggle of being a human being.
  18. GabrielT
    Oct 12, 2009
    9
    Most mainstream rap these days is garbage comprised of stupid lyrics and generic beats. This album is filled with more meaningful lyrics and fresh beats. Highly recommended.
  19. E.J.d.
    Nov 5, 2009
    10
    This isn't the typical mainstream, harcore, gangster, pop bottles, party-startin record that most radios now a days play. This is an album that speaks real everyday emotions that people can relate to. Not everybody enjoys the $100,000 rims and grills evoked in mainstream hip hop. Kid Cudi shows us real music through his emotions and embraces the lyricism concept that Hip Hop has been This isn't the typical mainstream, harcore, gangster, pop bottles, party-startin record that most radios now a days play. This is an album that speaks real everyday emotions that people can relate to. Not everybody enjoys the $100,000 rims and grills evoked in mainstream hip hop. Kid Cudi shows us real music through his emotions and embraces the lyricism concept that Hip Hop has been neglecting. This is something different because people can relate to it. This shits for real and well worth 15 bucks. Fuck the New York Times and Rolling Stone. They've been hypnotized by the piece of shit hip hop in mainstream today.… Expand
  20. JayP
    Dec 9, 2009
    10
    By far my favorite album this year. Just shows that critics aren't the best guides when looking into music or any other art genre. Lester Bangs hated Led Zeppelin and I hate Rush. To each his own.
  21. ManuelR.
    Oct 6, 2009
    10
    Instant classic. gotta hear it to believe it. nothing like it. This is what hip-hop has been waiting for.
  22. DanA.
    Sep 16, 2009
    9
    This album is an instant classic. The production is above and beyond, lyrics are great, and the presentation overall is just great. If it really remains with ridiculous Metacritic reviews like the terrible Rolling Stone and New York Times reviews holding it at a low metascore, then it will be sad. There is no reason albums like Tha Carter III should have high metascores but Kid This album is an instant classic. The production is above and beyond, lyrics are great, and the presentation overall is just great. If it really remains with ridiculous Metacritic reviews like the terrible Rolling Stone and New York Times reviews holding it at a low metascore, then it will be sad. There is no reason albums like Tha Carter III should have high metascores but Kid Cudi's album doesn't.… Expand
  23. BrianL
    Sep 17, 2009
    10
    Amazing debut. His outside of the box style along with his metaphoric and honest lyrics make this album a must have.
  24. ChristianS
    Sep 18, 2009
    9
    A great album, very refreshing and a great way to escape from most of today's Hip- Hop. At first I had a very mixed feeling from the album, but really it's a masterpiece. Congratulations Cudi, you got me hooked.
  25. NeT
    Sep 18, 2009
    10
    This album is a blast of fresh air to a genre swamped with BS artist who claim they're real "hip hop." Out of all of the CD's I've bought this year, Kid Cudi's debut album is the best. His style and flow are on point, and his lyrics aren't the mundane garbage that pollutes today's industry. Cudi puts his heart and soul in his lyrics and each song takes you on This album is a blast of fresh air to a genre swamped with BS artist who claim they're real "hip hop." Out of all of the CD's I've bought this year, Kid Cudi's debut album is the best. His style and flow are on point, and his lyrics aren't the mundane garbage that pollutes today's industry. Cudi puts his heart and soul in his lyrics and each song takes you on a ride that exposes more and more of the artist himself. I got so attached to Cudi's roller coaster of life experience's so much, that I play it over and over without getting tired of the journey. The instrumentals are sick and the choruses are catchy, yet SO much more than just something you get stuck in your head. If you want to experience something different, refreshing, and intriguing, buy this album. If you don't like thought provoking lyrics and unique rhythms, keep listening to your radio.… Expand
  26. joebimbo
    Sep 18, 2009
    10
    Like the critics said, the album isn't perfect, but what i liked about it is that it's fun and it's different. i think that what kid cudi did (esp. with ratatat) was something that needed to happen for hip-hop. rappers have finally started to play with live music, and kid cudi hired the best to help him out. his raps are a little pedestrian, yes, but who cares? it's Like the critics said, the album isn't perfect, but what i liked about it is that it's fun and it's different. i think that what kid cudi did (esp. with ratatat) was something that needed to happen for hip-hop. rappers have finally started to play with live music, and kid cudi hired the best to help him out. his raps are a little pedestrian, yes, but who cares? it's still fun. if you like innovation and hip-hop, buy it. you'll be impressed. thanks. Bye.… Expand
  27. marko
    Sep 21, 2009
    10
    Similar to 88 keys album, although common as a narrator is way better; solid downtempo-rap effort.
  28. KChurch
    Sep 21, 2009
    10
    One of the most original albums ever.
  29. XavierDuncan
    Sep 21, 2009
    9
    Good album. Bursting with deep thoats and great instrumentals.
  30. CharlesW
    Sep 21, 2009
    9
    I loved the mixtape he put out earlier. When I 1st heard this album I was a little underwhelmed, but after a few listens it kept growing on me. This CD gets better and better each listen. My favorite thing about it is that it just flows and I don't have to skip tracks! Heart of A Lion, Soundtrack to My Life, Cudi Zone are a few of my favorites (Oh, also the Ratatat songs!!). Very I loved the mixtape he put out earlier. When I 1st heard this album I was a little underwhelmed, but after a few listens it kept growing on me. This CD gets better and better each listen. My favorite thing about it is that it just flows and I don't have to skip tracks! Heart of A Lion, Soundtrack to My Life, Cudi Zone are a few of my favorites (Oh, also the Ratatat songs!!). Very good, honest album. I tire of the materialistic, fantasy rap that Jay-Z & everyone else sputs off constantly. It's good to hear some true feelings and situations from someone with good production to back it.… Expand
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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    80
    This first official release is a soul searcher and may require more patience than your everyday debut. Still, the chilly, complicated Man on the Moon perfects the futuristic bleak-beat hip-hop Kanye purposed a year earlier, and rewards the listener with every tripped-out return.
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  2. Boston Globe
    80
    It’s spacey, adventurous, and ridiculously intriguing if only because it’s so different.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Cudi turns out to be that rarest of rap phenomena: a hyped upstart who really does represent a promising new phase in the genre's evolution.
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