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. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. RodericR.
    Oct 1, 2009
    10
    An incredible debut album, unique and powerful. This guy has a seriously good future ahead of him.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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!
  10. DevarreaGilchrist
    Jan 16, 2010
    10
    This album truly is a classic, it's a breath of fresh air that the industry has needed.
  11. J-LL.
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    Incredible, the reason why I still buy CD's.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. marko
    Sep 21, 2009
    10
    Similar to 88 keys album, although common as a narrator is way better; solid downtempo-rap effort.
  20. KChurch
    Sep 21, 2009
    10
    One of the most original albums ever.
  21. Ejawn
    Sep 29, 2009
    10
    Seriously, I've never been this disappointed by reviewers. Why are there only 2 reviews that are within ONE FULL point of the user average (9.1)? It's because critics follow a cookie-cutter format of evaluating music. Yeah, this album is hip hop. No, Cudi doesn't talk about bitches, rims, guns, and gangs. No, he doesn't use annoying hooks or token features to get radio Seriously, I've never been this disappointed by reviewers. Why are there only 2 reviews that are within ONE FULL point of the user average (9.1)? It's because critics follow a cookie-cutter format of evaluating music. Yeah, this album is hip hop. No, Cudi doesn't talk about bitches, rims, guns, and gangs. No, he doesn't use annoying hooks or token features to get radio play. I guess that since critics have become so accustomed to that, they automatically deduct points for Man on the Moon being different. Meanwhile, I -- and, from what the other user reviews I've read indicate, everyone else -- love this change and hope all rap moves more into this direction. I can't relate to $50,000 rims, and I feel like many of the rappers who sold their souls to make a dime can't relate either. If critics want to discourage quality music being used in hip hop, they can. But they lost a lot of my respect and trust. This album is incredible. End of story.… Expand
  22. ColinT
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    Man on the Moon is the most impressive debut since Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor and that's saying A LOT! The gut takes you on a journey through his world in an unconventional way. There are NO hooks from T-Pain, NO random ass verse from lil Wayne, NO song is wasted on overdone topics about shit we're sick of. Obviously the issue is that people expected a "traditional" Man on the Moon is the most impressive debut since Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor and that's saying A LOT! The gut takes you on a journey through his world in an unconventional way. There are NO hooks from T-Pain, NO random ass verse from lil Wayne, NO song is wasted on overdone topics about shit we're sick of. Obviously the issue is that people expected a "traditional" Hip-Hop album, but take it for what it is. A man throwing everything on the table in a very entertaining way making a near classic album. I can listen to these songs AND relate to them. That's rare in mainstream Hip Hop.… Expand
  23. ChuckE
    Oct 15, 2009
    10
    This is album is what real music fans have been waiting for. Cudi takes us on a trip through his soul. Unbelievable! All you other guys can take your stacks, gats, and bitches and go to hell. Cudi is the new shit.
  24. JasonD
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    By far the best hip hop album i have ever heard, Balls debut for a guy with a mixtape and some major names supporting his efforts. Imagine the substance of Love below only created with the perspected of Identy versus role. There are new bits of relatable insight even on the tenth listen. This guy earned himself a life long fan.
  25. SamP.
    Oct 29, 2009
    10
    This was a breath of fresh air for me. This was rap at a new level. Great lyrics, smooth beats. Working with MGMT and Ratatat was exciting to listen too. Hands down the best album of the year.
  26. EvanH
    Sep 16, 2009
    10
    The critics are letting me down. This is an incredible album, ambitious and full of quality tunes. The beats are original, the raps are fun, the album sounds fresher than anything I've heard in a while. Yeah, guys, it's not straight (c)rap -- Cudi actually added musical depth and Ratatat to it!
  27. MattF
    Sep 17, 2009
    10
    Outstanding album. Cudi has given us something different than generic mainstream rap. It is deeply personal and defies genre. One of the most ambitious debut albums of all time. A resounding success.
  28. JasonS.
    Sep 21, 2009
    10
    This is easily the best hip hop album of the year. F*** the new york times -- they obviously don't know shit about music.
  29. EstebanS.
    Dec 13, 2009
    10
    A trippy record. Very real. You can feel the emotion Scott put in this album. The most revolutionary albums of this millennium so far. I can't wait to hear what else has to provide to the new hip hop era.
  30. diegotool
    Sep 17, 2010
    10
    The originality, the atmosphere and the way of 'pouring out his emotions' are really cool! The haters simply don't understand... Sorry for them! CuDi is here for staying!
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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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