Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
  • Record Label: pgLang
  • Release Date: May 13, 2022
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  1. Sleepyhallow999
    May 16, 2022
    8
    Album is just kinda mid. crowns is nothing but Kendrick saying he can't please everyone and we cry together is just a argument over a beat (Edit) I listened to the album again its pretty good ignore the first review except for the part about Crowns and We Cry Together I still believe.
  2. TheEdical
    May 15, 2022
    8
    This record is Kendrick's most personal. It delves in the concepts of therapy, toxic relationships, bad parenting, and much more. Kendrick is back and the hiatus was worth it.
  3. lucasbaek1
    May 16, 2022
    8
    experimental, creative and inspirational. In some ways, DAMN. remains top tier, but that doesn't mean that this album is not as good as the previous album
  4. DawsonHH
    May 16, 2022
    8
    Hearing Kendrick get so personal on this album was a real treat, just getting a deeper dive into his life and he dealt with quite a few heavy topics on this album, however I feel like his soundscape suffered a bit from the focus on his message, songs like Mr. Morale sound like they came straight from Black Panther. Overall great album and probably Kendrick’s 3rd best.
  5. javierp
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    I have to say that it was really worth the wait. Kendrick did not disappoint with this album. In this new project we can enjoy a more honest, humble and sensitive rapper, which is something very much needed since nowadays the hip-hop industry is more focused on showing off luxury and numbers. Nice featurings, captivating sounds and creative visuals.
  6. SolReviews
    May 26, 2022
    8
    Kendrick’s new album is a personal one which reveals more about his background, the nature of his relationships, and expresses his views in the classic Kendrick flow, set to instrumental masterpieces.
  7. tedk03
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    Easily one of the best rap albums to come out this year so far. Kendrick definitely delivers on his 5 year drought from the music industry and exceeds my expectations. While this is one of his weaker albums compared to his other masterpieces, it’s definitely an album you want to give a listen to.
  8. Tubbs
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    Kendrick floats on every beat of the album. As I listen to it more and more and dig deeper and deeper into the symbolism and meaning I fall more and more in love with it.
  9. nvvh96
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    8.3/10 - Great album coming off of a 5-year hiatus. Wasn't too crazy about it the first listen but after a while it grew on me learning the different sides and what each song has in store. Well, I don't think it's Grammy winning level, this project is something that relates to a lot of people, and many can reflect.
  10. JoshBrown_
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    This album was a huge step forward from “DAMN”. The emotion Kendrick puts into this album I have not felt since TPAB. There are some commercial flows on the first half of the album but the latter half really pulls it all together. It’s not a perfect album but it’s a good comeback after a long time off. 8.5/10
  11. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    抛开自己的内心，但是不喜欢有几首……emmmm凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数凑字数
  12. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  13. kaka_mota09
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Some of the highest highs of Kendrick career but very inconsistent., mother i sober is samidot 2,0 and the heart pt5 is perfect but other songs are just not it
  14. DelkoChateau
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    A masterclass in personal storytelling. It is anything but an easy listen when it comes to the second disc, but contains a masterful blend of bangers and deep cuts; club songs and tearjerkers, really an underrated masterpiece.
  15. popcornwarlord
    May 13, 2022
    7
    **** which is lazy lyricism in 2022 we cry together is a perfect example of this) were are not in the early s no more. I often found that the various styles and production on this album often very distracting from the words. This album would have benefited from a more minimal production in my opinion. That being said there are some quality moments on this album it just doesn't hold**** which is lazy lyricism in 2022 we cry together is a perfect example of this) were are not in the early s no more. I often found that the various styles and production on this album often very distracting from the words. This album would have benefited from a more minimal production in my opinion. That being said there are some quality moments on this album it just doesn't hold together that well… Expand
  16. Hypocritics1
    May 13, 2022
    7
    There are some amazing ideas and songs on this album. The trio from Aunties diaries to Sober-Mother might be the best 3-song run on any Kendrick album, ranging from deeply personal to club-ready banger and right back into the deeply personal without feeling awkward. The album does, however, have some lackluster moments, especially instrumentally. Silent Hill just sounds uninspired and theThere are some amazing ideas and songs on this album. The trio from Aunties diaries to Sober-Mother might be the best 3-song run on any Kendrick album, ranging from deeply personal to club-ready banger and right back into the deeply personal without feeling awkward. The album does, however, have some lackluster moments, especially instrumentally. Silent Hill just sounds uninspired and the "huhhhh!" part of the chorus made me roll my eyes. Still a solid album but with more skips than the average Kendrick project.… Expand
  17. Absinth
    May 13, 2022
    7
    The highs are high and the lows are low. It's not a 5 star or a perfect album. While it has some of his best work, it also had skippable moments. Wish I liked it more.
  18. All_ButTrU4
    Sep 5, 2022
    7
    Originally reviewed:13/05/22
    Original score: 8.9
    Mr. Morales and the big steppers:8.9/10 Kung Fu Kenny is back! His near messianic return one of the most anticipated releases of this year and given this double albums achievements it's for good reason. KDot is a great observer, this is what empowers his craft so much as he is able to capture and relay details so specific and loaded with    Originally reviewed:13/05/22
    Original score: 8.9
    Mr. Morales and the big steppers:8.9/10
    Kung Fu Kenny is back! His near messianic return one of the most anticipated releases of this year and given this double albums achievements it's for good reason. KDot is a great observer, this is what empowers his craft so much as he is able to capture and relay details so specific and loaded with meaning they either make you uncomfortable or overwhelmed! He journeys eloquently into his past from his actions to his experiences.

    I can already see how divisive this record will be . Firstly it subverted the rumored expectations of a 70's heavy record with perhaps the same density as "To Pimp A Butterfly " but instead those are subverted. The record shares it's genes with the commercial career peak "Damn"given that it's more accessible and direct. His flows choose a more understated cadence which might leave those starving for Lamars rougher deliveries unsatisfied. It also is ,at least so far ,his least proficient and challenging recording. Baby Keem and Kodac Black might also leave confusing verses but it seems like features that deserve time to fully set and Keem's involvement only makes sense given this record focus on family ties.

    But why it doesn't make me question my reception of this is that it's still Kendrick at the top of his game, still observing just from the perspective of a throne. It's one of the first records by a male rapper I've heard excavating the black dissonance in our community where black masculinity seems to be in crisis. Going from points of aspiring for whiteness through the hatred of black women to expressing hate on communities that they treat the way whiteness treated them. In what's soon to be the most talked about song off this record "Aunt Diaries " is Kendrick telling of his experience with an aunt who came out as trans and eventually pushed him to reevaluate his own relationship with God/Christianity. What makes it controversial is his use of the F slur, which creates a question of consciousness where you debate if what he's saying matters more than how he said it. As a gay guy I found that risky choice to be necessary as when the verse continues he ends up saying "f-bomb" to illustrate the word was utilized to awake the cis black community to the hypocrisy of their religious based homophobia. I hope the song isn't completely written off as it stands as an unprecedented moment in music where an acclaimed successful rapper broaches homophobia with empathy.

    This is the most real Kendrick lamar has ever been in terms of his personal life(which he keeps private). Laying bare his infidelity, trauma with familial sex abuse and misogynoir. It can be crippling at times with it's seriousness but Kendrick flow keeps you involved without being suffocated.
    This is seemingly Kendrick Yeezus in spirit alone . And I'm so excited to see how it stands months from now .
    Favorites:Unititled in grief,we cry together, aunt diaries ,mother|sober
    Rescore:7.7/10
    After furher inspection MM&TBS is an undercooked would be masterpiece ftom one of raps greats. Uncharacteristically demure in execution this record is a cloying misstep that oversells itself. It attempts to deconstruct his own canonization but his method of seeking to repell through raw ugliness feels without the expected perspective he's been adept at giving. Such as the random crackers line or the compulsion to have a convicted offender as a hige feature. KDot seems out of touch as jf he doesn't believe what he preaches on 'savior ". Nonetheless they are some of his most stunning songs such as the dense turmoil of "mother I sober" ,the wounded wisdom of "father time" or the opening self reflection of "united in grief" . Moments like those feel like disjointed pieces of a scrapped masterpiece, they feel noticeably better than a majority of the records music.    … Expand
  19. aaedenn
    May 13, 2022
    7
    This album is decent. It hits some good high points lyrically and musically. The instrumentalism in some tracks is some of the best I have ever heard and in others, it's very disappointing. I think this is the story of this album, the high points were phenomenal and the low points were just meh. Lyrically, it is a similar story to the instrumentalism, with some solid points (United inThis album is decent. It hits some good high points lyrically and musically. The instrumentalism in some tracks is some of the best I have ever heard and in others, it's very disappointing. I think this is the story of this album, the high points were phenomenal and the low points were just meh. Lyrically, it is a similar story to the instrumentalism, with some solid points (United in Greif, Purple Hearts, and Auntie Diaries), and some weaker points (We Cry Together). Mr. Morale was definitely the stronger half of the album, and I will likely revisit that side, but The Big Steppers was pretty dull for me.… Expand
  20. homem
    May 13, 2022
    7
    Cool album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  21. kaioenzo
    May 13, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing lyrics, thats it. The entire Album can't offer more than good relflexions and a great interpersonality with Kendrick, a personal project that can't bring the spark to eveyone.… Expand
  22. Wubmayne
    May 16, 2022
    7
    Looks like Kendrick has won over the liberal media bias, because this album isn't a 100. As a matter of fact, it's possibly his worst album. There are good songs on this album, but it's few and far between. It doesn't matter how strong your "message" is if the music is lacking. After all, this is supposed to be music right? Not an audiobook.
  23. Andal
    May 13, 2022
    7
    Better poetry than music, Kendrick's new album focuses heavily on lyricism, but without the strong melodies of his prior albums.
  24. MelloLawliet
    May 16, 2022
    7
    My Own Opinion:

    I was always a Kdot Fan (and still am). I am following his music since Section-80. At the release of every Project so far, i could immediately tell its a Album from Kdot. This Album is different. his lyricism and deeper meaning in this Album is God-like as expected. The Soul-like / Blues type sounds are a charm to my ears. For someone living in Germany living a    My Own Opinion:

    I was always a Kdot Fan (and still am). I am following his music since Section-80.
    At the release of every Project so far, i could immediately tell its a Album from Kdot. This Album is different.

    his lyricism and deeper meaning in this Album is God-like as expected.
    The Soul-like / Blues type sounds are a charm to my ears.
    For someone living in Germany living a ordinary live without violence and racisim, Kendrick always opende my eyes to show me how it is to live in a "generation of pain, where murder is minor" :D .
    I think it is important that the world understands, that everybody has different lives and grow up in completely different environments with different fears and problems.
    Kendrick did that for me.
    This album is great.
    but

    I got one problem tho. I know that Lyricism was always the biggest Priority... but to mix in some "Banger" type songs in this Project would be the Cherry on the cake.
    In comparison to his previous projects, this project lacks this "im driving a Car and singing along with some great beats" (For example ELEMENT, Money Trees, ADHD ...) type vibe.
    In his older Projects he got those Banger type songs and still delivered great Story-telling and lyricism.

    I Feel like the moment when we all got the message and understand the deeper meaning behind his words, the project gets "Boring" to listen to. It lacks some replay value

    That is my Opinion...
    love you K dot    … Expand
  25. BerryMcockner
    May 16, 2022
    7
    Weak begging its first half never really felt like It could choose a theme however last half was really strong with songs like savior Purple Hearts etc
  26. Leerl
    May 16, 2022
    7
    Sonically it’s not like his passed albums I get the deepness of the message but sonically I felt like it wanted to be TPAB 2.0 but I have this album second to last of his catalogue
  27. Haspadar
    Jun 19, 2022
    7
    My first ever Kendrick's album and I didn't get it.
    Maybe need to return to it later.
  28. lgopaul24
    Aug 6, 2022
    7
    The album differs from what I was expecting but has a deep meaning. In my opinion, not a perfect ten, but it was good enough for a 7.
  29. Malakamartinez
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    This is a good one. Not his best and I genuinely think that he's getting a little bit repetitive but, overall, he's one of the greats, the best since 2014-2015. Some songs are really boring, I have to admit. Some others are already classics. Decent 7/10 for me.
  30. BeanBags
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    While it is certainly weaker than his previous works, Mr Morale fails to disspaoint, with a thougtful concept and brilliant songwriting. Kendrick continues to assert himself as one of the greatest rap artists of all time.
  31. khaledketata
    May 17, 2022
    6
    I'm not a fan of rap music at all, but this is definitely one of the better ones I've heard. Even though they sell like the songs sounds different, they all sound EXACTLY The same. But the lyrics aren't bad.
  32. Thefonzzz
    May 13, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Underwhelming. Subjects are deep. Production is great. But most of the songs ultimately miss the mark and feel jumbled. Some good sings like mirror, n95, die hard and Father Time. Unfortunately, as a Kendrick Lamar fan, it’s a clear step down for me from his other classic albums like, damn, to pump a butterfly, and good kid, maad city. I can see this album growing on ppl, but only to his true fans. With clear lack of radio hits, most people won’t give it enough listens to it allow it to grow on you.… Expand
  33. garpar
    May 13, 2022
    6
    Overall very underwhelming. Less cohesiveness, edge, and impressive lyricism than past works. The album feels uninspired and captures themes like stress, anxiety, and depression much more literally and less creatively than on DAMN (namely on FEEL and FEAR). It was perhaps too much to hope for a fourth straight classic, but I didn’t think Mr. Morale would fall below Section.80.
  34. CameronEarls
    May 13, 2022
    6
    It's not bad by any means, but it also isn't great. He sacrifices musical value for intricate storytelling and to me it doesn't pay off. The production is uninspired and there isn't a lot of replay value here. The lyricism is top notch however. The problem with this album is that he tried to re-capture the ethos of Good Kid, but is so far removed from that life at this point that itIt's not bad by any means, but it also isn't great. He sacrifices musical value for intricate storytelling and to me it doesn't pay off. The production is uninspired and there isn't a lot of replay value here. The lyricism is top notch however. The problem with this album is that he tried to re-capture the ethos of Good Kid, but is so far removed from that life at this point that it doesn't resonate like it once did, and his modern day problems really aren't as captivating to listen to. Sorry, but a song about accepting your transgender relatives just doesn't make for a particularly riveting or relatable track.… Expand
  35. callmedeco
    May 13, 2022
    6
    This is a good album, but it is much less than I expected. If you're a real fan, you'll understand me. It's not even in the top 5 Kendrick's album.
  36. meeep
    May 14, 2022
    6
    In my opinion this is a good album, but a bad Kendrick-album. Its a huge step-down from his last albums. The lyrics and flows are amazing. But the instrumentals were so boring. Except for a few tracks, I just couldn't really enjoy the album.
  37. dejackamo
    May 14, 2022
    5
    Has some great lyrics, both bars and lyrics. Just not an album I really want to vibe to. Just playing while playing video games or on a drive, just doesn’t do it for me.
  38. vgmkyle
    May 17, 2022
    5
    Maybe something is just off with me, but I would say this is easily the most overrated album ever made. The Off-Season was definitely the best rap album in the last year or two, and while this was decent - this album has nothing on Kendrick's previous works.
  39. P1mongoose
    May 17, 2022
    5
    For a Kendrick album, this album is very mid. It's not a bad album, but it's more of a movie you'll never watch again. The replay value is very limited. Each of K-Dot's albums have told a great story and kept to a overarching theme within that story. This one, though, tries a bit too hard to talk about way too many elements and make them cohesive. Rap wise, it's top-notch Kendrick, butFor a Kendrick album, this album is very mid. It's not a bad album, but it's more of a movie you'll never watch again. The replay value is very limited. Each of K-Dot's albums have told a great story and kept to a overarching theme within that story. This one, though, tries a bit too hard to talk about way too many elements and make them cohesive. Rap wise, it's top-notch Kendrick, but it's easily his worst, which is still better than most out there. It's very introspective and within that, we get more of the insecurities that drive Kendrick, but within all of that, the energy is very somber and each song seem detached from one another.

    Hopefully he keeps going and has a good follow-up to it after leaving TDE, but it's nowhere near the classic his studio albums have been before it.    … Expand
  40. Marxman00
    May 13, 2022
    5
    An incredibly deep, personal, well-written, and exceptionally well-produced album.

    It's also incredibly boring and has zero energy. While I appreciate the sentiments on mental health, trans rights, and personal matters presented in these lyrics, the beats could cure insomnia and there is none of the catchy fire that Kendrick does so well on previous albums. If this album is a 10,    An incredibly deep, personal, well-written, and exceptionally well-produced album.

    It's also incredibly boring and has zero energy. While I appreciate the sentiments on mental health, trans rights, and personal matters presented in these lyrics, the beats could cure insomnia and there is none of the catchy fire that Kendrick does so well on previous albums.

    If this album is a 10, TPAB and GKMC are a 50.    … Expand
  41. Doomak
    May 13, 2022
    5
    Disappointing when you consider we are talking about Kendrick Lamar here and a 5 year hiatus. The production is the highlight of the album and that should tell you a lot about this album. Very bland sound and kind of a snooze fest as a project. I feel you only going to really like this if you are a die hard K Dot stan. Different than his last projects the parts that he´s beingDisappointing when you consider we are talking about Kendrick Lamar here and a 5 year hiatus. The production is the highlight of the album and that should tell you a lot about this album. Very bland sound and kind of a snooze fest as a project. I feel you only going to really like this if you are a die hard K Dot stan. Different than his last projects the parts that he´s being introspective and talking about his feelings will actually make you feel bored, and I think that´s because the different approach he had to the instrumentals and the beats. All in all this is his worst project and this will make you feel tired when listening to it, the parts that he tries go get loose a little bit more sound a bit forced and cringy, especially on Silent Hill, oh god that song is bad (even though Kodak really brings a new fresh approach to the album and sound really refreshing and nice on this track). It sounds like he made this album for himself and his family, you have to be personally attached to him or his family to find this interesting… Expand
  42. S0uthsid317
    May 14, 2022
    5
    Why do I always seem to be going against the grain of public opinion?...I just don't understand y'all... You call Revival a flop, and then say this is a 10? Is it so hard to form your own opinion without following the hype?.... Don't get me wrong...No hate here. Kendrick will always have my respect. This album isn't trash ... Duh.... course it's not.. it's -Kendrick La-fukin-mar-.. butWhy do I always seem to be going against the grain of public opinion?...I just don't understand y'all... You call Revival a flop, and then say this is a 10? Is it so hard to form your own opinion without following the hype?.... Don't get me wrong...No hate here. Kendrick will always have my respect. This album isn't trash ... Duh.... course it's not.. it's -Kendrick La-fukin-mar-.. but thats why I'm holding it to such a high standard... and in my opinion; this album doesn't live up to his potential... And by giving this a 10, you're definitely not going to drive him to push anything better out.. Good idea people … Expand
  43. Penaldothediver
    Nov 16, 2022
    5
    Meh. Not what i was expecting. Could be a lot better considering kendrick's ability
  44. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 12, 2023
    5
    I have quite mixed impressions. After some relistening I liked it more than dislike it but it is not so good for me as previous albums
  45. thunderboltway
    May 13, 2022
    4
    Kendrick finally hit a piece of lint in his previously fascinating career spent navel-gazing. Songs here mostly lack structure, drums, flow, cohesion, nuance, power, and energy. Surprisingly mediocre release with big emperor’s new clothes vibes.
  46. realdopecomics
    May 15, 2022
    4
    I don’t get all these shill critics giving this project a perfect score. I found myself constantly wanting to skip songs on this album. 8 stand out tracks and the rest were middle of the road or worse.
  47. mckenniegoat
    Nov 22, 2022
    4
    can't see why you overrate this artist so much. good rapper but never at 2pac, biggie, Nas, Eminem level
  48. Sacrimony
    May 13, 2022
    3
    His worst album by far. Sonically the album doesn't sound that great. Production is very poor especially from the first half of the album. Some of the concepts here are interesting but the way its delivered is very bland. It honestly feels like a collection of B sides and throwaways that didn't make it onto Damn.
    I don't see much replay value here and after a few months I think most    His worst album by far. Sonically the album doesn't sound that great. Production is very poor especially from the first half of the album. Some of the concepts here are interesting but the way its delivered is very bland. It honestly feels like a collection of B sides and throwaways that didn't make it onto Damn.
    I don't see much replay value here and after a few months I think most people will forget about this project.

    Standout Tracks: Savior, Mirror and Mother I sober.
    Rest: Mid-Trash    … Expand
  49. willemb98
    May 19, 2022
    3
    Quite underwhelming, I can always appreciate artists doing their own thing and expressing it in the way they feel comfortable in, but this album falls very flat for me. A lot of the songs sound the same instrumentally and compared to Section 80, Good kid and TPAB this is very very far from his best work. I don't hate the album at all, I just don´t like it. hopefully the next one is great :)
  50. nielcuck
    May 13, 2022
    3
    this was disappointing. 5 years and kendrick gave us boring trap-rap. Sounds like scrapped songs off of Baby Keem's "The Melodic Blue". Anyone could've made this album, its dull.
  51. Gurranq
    May 13, 2022
    3
    To pimp a butterfly on a Molly comedown.

    Full of heart and soul it seems, however none of the heart and soul that existed within him in albums prior. That guy's gone.
  52. SinfulCritic
    May 13, 2022
    3
    This album is a bit of a disappointment. No bangers or anthems like past albums. Most songs are sad and depressing but don’t cover any new ground. We Cry Together is by far the worst song I’ve heard in years. There are a few decent tracks here but overall this is Kendrick’s worst album by far.
  53. MerryChef
    May 14, 2022
    3
    After a long wait this album felt under-par for Kendrick. Nothing really stuck out to me other than the more sensitive songs but as songs they're unfortunately not that great. Massive Kendrick fan so really let down by this.
  54. Mjs2430
    May 15, 2022
    3
    To borrow a line from Kendrick. This is doodoo. Nothing has any replay value. I get that it's introspective and and interesting narrative on the surface, like this would make good content for a long form interview with Kendrick, or a biopic, but c'mon man. **** just isn't very good. You can't tell me you want to play this album front to back on your way to work for the next month
  55. behumblebtch
    Nov 26, 2022
    3
    I consider myself as a die hard Kendrick fan.

    This album is absolutely not at TPAB level and it is one of the biggest disappointments I witnessed listening to something Kendrick has ever produced. The production is decent, nothing special, sometimes it becomes even boring. Kendrick's rap ability seemed declined in this record. Too many plain sounds and boring lyrics. This is just my    I consider myself as a die hard Kendrick fan.

    This album is absolutely not at TPAB level and it is one of the biggest disappointments I witnessed listening to something Kendrick has ever produced. The production is decent, nothing special, sometimes it becomes even boring. Kendrick's rap ability seemed declined in this record. Too many plain sounds and boring lyrics. This is just my opinion but this album doesn't give me any energy.

    The funniest fact about it is that I listened to it when it dropped and I liked it a lot. Then I decided to re-listen it a couple of days ago and I realised that I overrated this album without a doubt. There are too many mid and skippable songs. N95 is a banger and I liked a lot Die Hard too but this is my rating. 3/10. Bad.    … Expand
  56. Drtung
    May 14, 2022
    2
    Kendrick decided to make an art piece, but didn’t realize this is what he was doing all along, by doing his craft of groovy hiphop, r&b, and funk. This is performance of art, not art, and is missing the musicality, energy, and cutting rhymes of past work. It probably feels like you’re sharing in the cleverness by squinting to see the genius here, but tell me if you’re still listening aKendrick decided to make an art piece, but didn’t realize this is what he was doing all along, by doing his craft of groovy hiphop, r&b, and funk. This is performance of art, not art, and is missing the musicality, energy, and cutting rhymes of past work. It probably feels like you’re sharing in the cleverness by squinting to see the genius here, but tell me if you’re still listening a month from now?… Expand
  57. diluteacid
    Aug 22, 2022
    2
    He slurs through a weak attempt as compared to different albums this year. Very few hits compared to the negative aspects to be quite honest. One of my greatest artists of all time that could not quite save it this time. Kendrick Lamar will deliver better next time if he puts in the actual complex nature he did as always.
  58. tomuch4u
    May 13, 2022
    1
    By far Kendricks's worst project. Sonically this album does not measure up to his fantastic discography in the past or the contemporary albums of his peers. There are some good concepts on this Album but they are poorly executed. Lyrics Production and Flows are all average. You know its bad when Kodack Black needs to carry the song with Kendrick's subpar performance. No hit songs here thatBy far Kendricks's worst project. Sonically this album does not measure up to his fantastic discography in the past or the contemporary albums of his peers. There are some good concepts on this Album but they are poorly executed. Lyrics Production and Flows are all average. You know its bad when Kodack Black needs to carry the song with Kendrick's subpar performance. No hit songs here that will compare to albums like DAMN and Madd City. Immensely disappointing after a 5 year hiatus.
    This is coming from a decade-long Kendrick fan. This is the only honest review you will see on this site.    … Expand
  59. sab123
    Jun 7, 2022
    1
    Just logging in to give this junk a low score in a vain attempt to let the rap obsessed know their idol has no clothes on.
  60. Popkidda
    May 13, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t like it it’s giving 2014 rap and cheap I honestly prefer Damn more than this album it doesn’t have hits it’s just a lyrical rap album… Expand
  61. pushafan80
    May 13, 2022
    1
    I listened to the album multiple times and I just was not impressed. It seems like a huge step down from Kendrick's last album. There was a few good songs but way too many skips.
  62. Justhere_
    May 13, 2022
    1
    I see what he was trying to do with this album but it was completely off the mark. A lot of topics could of been presented way better and they just weren’t. There were also certain things he shouldn’t have said, no matter why he said them or what point he was trying to get across. It just wasn’t cohesive.
  63. xlNearlx
    May 13, 2022
    1
    to be kendrick lamar if it's too bad , I am quite disappointed, he raps as if he were speaking, it is not innovative, he focuses more on his lyrics than on his production
  64. Tomkk
    May 13, 2022
    1
    I think you should do better ! But obviously you didn’t. I start to wait for the next album.
  65. lestattheraven
    May 17, 2022
    1
    2010-2022 That's 12 years, 4 official albums in 12 years; his 10th will drop in 2040; IMO he is only a media darling and the only SOLID album he has ever put out to this day is his first Major, GKMC; this album should have been titled
    The Metamorphosis of Butterfly of Section80: Mad Kid, Good City and how to Pimp DAMNation
    about the overall quality of His albums every time he drops I    2010-2022 That's 12 years, 4 official albums in 12 years; his 10th will drop in 2040; IMO he is only a media darling and the only SOLID album he has ever put out to this day is his first Major, GKMC; this album should have been titled
    The Metamorphosis of Butterfly of Section80: Mad Kid, Good City and how to Pimp DAMNation
    about the overall quality of His albums every time he drops I can't help but think about this part from Jay's Takeover:
    Four albums in ten years? I could divide
    That's one every, let's say two, two of them was doo
    One was nah, the other was Illmatic
    That's a one hot album every ten year average
    And that's so (Lame)
    switch up your flow, your's is garbage
    What, you tryna kick knowledge?    … Expand
  66. regalrosas
    May 14, 2022
    0
    overrated mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid mid
  67. aukalender
    Jun 3, 2022
    0
    I really like Kendrick, TPAB is one of my favorite albums ever, I love DAMN and GKMC as well. When the Heart pt. 5 dropped I was very excited. But this album is, well, a grower. I don't think it is as tightly connected or harmonious as the previous ones. I don't think it has the same pacing as TPAB or DAMN. I don't think it hits the same highs. I do think there are special songs here, likeI really like Kendrick, TPAB is one of my favorite albums ever, I love DAMN and GKMC as well. When the Heart pt. 5 dropped I was very excited. But this album is, well, a grower. I don't think it is as tightly connected or harmonious as the previous ones. I don't think it has the same pacing as TPAB or DAMN. I don't think it hits the same highs. I do think there are special songs here, like Father Time or We Cry Together, that you will really not get anywhere else. But I just don't know, it didn't do the same thing for me as the previous ones.… Expand
  68. Avipilane15
    May 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nyejwtjwtnyemeykwyjywkywjwykw6ke6k6wkstkstmagmaynatmatmagmatnatbwtbta acbtabwf… Expand
  69. Josepesteves
    May 14, 2022
    0
    Estou completamente extasiado após ouvir o disco, o Kendrick mais uma vez soube inovar e e entregar uma completa obra de arte.
  70. clydecyrus
    May 13, 2022
    0
    I'm in tears. This is the biggest let down of my my entire life. I can't believe I wasted 5 years of my life anticipating this for nothing.
  71. Jayallday996
    May 13, 2022
    0
    Sooooo underwhelming oh my GOD.. waited over 5 years for Kendrick’s return and it seems like he hasnt grown a single bit as an artist over the last 5 years. The production is subpar, the rapping is subpar, the features were disappointing, it lacks originality and it doesnt compare to any of his previous work. Easily his worst project.
  72. VivalLaZam
    Nov 24, 2022
    0
    The perfect closer to the Top Dog journey. A perfect mix of sounds from each album.
  73. vallonicka
    May 13, 2022
    0
    Maybe my copy was bootlegged, but this album is garbage. Noise, lame lyrics, boring, a million light-years away from Lamar's best work to date, "To Pimp A Butterfly". Not sure what the "experts" are hearing to give this a 100, not even close. The hype definitely driving these ratings, because it can't be the music.
  74. a888
    May 13, 2022
    0
    The album is terrible and definitely his worst. Anyone calling it good is d*ckriding.
  75. Liam09
    May 13, 2022
    0
    Homophobic slurs were said. Bad overrated album,, also I won't support anybody who offends the lgbtqia+ community.
  76. gemschai
    May 13, 2022
    0
    Underwhelming. His lyricism is always top tier but the production on this album is monotone and nothing new. I will be listening to it again and I hope it grows on me because as a huge fan of his previous albums, I want to love this.
  77. johndoemuxicwee
    May 13, 2022
    0
    i don't really like it nearly as much as other albums, some songs like the kodak interludes are either long or just unnecessary and the first half is really bad at times, seconds half's pre good tho but this 0 is just for the first half
  78. pakistanicont
    May 13, 2022
    0
    i fell asleep in my lesson to this but then woke up to kendrick saying hed dick my dick on we cry together. so then i felt repent to jesus so i gave it a 10
  79. Aldoilv
    May 13, 2022
    0
    El mejor álbum del mundo, es lo mejor, MOTOMAMI es bueno como este, te enamoras de principio a fin, estos 2 álbumes salvaron el 2022, escuchen la pista 5 la mejor
  80. Mathedus
    May 14, 2022
    0
    Trash, the same **** of TPAB kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  81. Khlap9
    May 14, 2022
    0
    Meh. Big Kendrick fan. I understood what he was rapping about and stuff, but wasn’t really feeling this album. I didn’t think it sounded very melodic.
  82. YoungNiga
    May 14, 2022
    0
    Yall call this music? Dude isn't even rapping on beat
  83. Bensaknob
    May 14, 2022
    0
    Shiiiiite. Can't understand a word. Sings too fast. Not a candle on classics like jada ding dong and give that wolf a banana.
  84. Aspxct
    May 16, 2022
    0
    Obviously, it's only been half a week but this album has lived up to my expectations considering it's been hyped up for a year. 10/10.
  85. Kendricksucks
    May 15, 2022
    0
    Kendrick is uninteresting, fake deep, and preachy. The themes are shallow and more about generating attention than actually saying something profound. The music itself sounds bad and lacks real depth in its message. His shtick is all for promotion.
  86. Kendricksass
    May 15, 2022
    0
    Mr. Fake Deep got exposed as the fraud he is. Vapid vapid vapid. I cannot wait for him to go back into hiding and not drop music again, hopefully ever.
  87. Bradboi11
    May 16, 2022
    0
    5 years for this???? Trash.
    I get that there’s deeper meaning in the lyrics and all that but it’s still music, it still has to sound good, it simply does not sound good. I’m never gonna put this on in the car or with my mates or by myself even, I can’t see a situation in which this album would be played. And to wait 5 years for it? Madness.
  88. supercoolman600
    May 18, 2022
    0
    People are just brainwashed if they think this is anywhere as close as his past albums, only 2 memorable songs, bad sound, and silent hill's chorus is horrendous.
  89. igivebadraiting
    Jul 18, 2022
    0
    kendrick lamar always makes **** albums, all of his albums are equaly **** this is another one of his works
  90. atakankosei
    Jul 21, 2022
    0
    I wasn't expecting something like that. When ''The Heart Part 5'' went out i thought some songs might be close to that. There were all type of songs and i like that album a lot. I would wait another 1855 days for that type of album.
  91. georgetheod73
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Imagine mocking the word **** in your album. Did you get rid of lyrics to use? Get a 0 from me
  92. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Mid album. don't know why you overhype this artist so much. he's a good rapper, nothing more.
  93. RegenT_A_1300
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    this album is actually amazing but I just want Denzel higher, remember that this is so good and near perfect, don't mind the score
  94. user0857
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    this is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssss. melle mel is riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
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85

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Uncut
    Jun 20, 2022
    80
    By far the most compelling persona on Mr Morale & The Big Steppers is the Kendrick who is trying to make sense of his own family. ... ["Mother I Sober" is] a tour de force, almost but not quite as revelatory as "DUCKWORTH", a similar family saga off 2017's DAMN. And the best moment is when the strings swell and Lamar's voice changes. [Aug 2022, p.24]
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  2. RapReviews.com
    Jun 17, 2022
    90
    Through over 70 minutes of Lamar’s latest, every facet of life for the young Compton rapper is held up to the light. Love, pain, hope, despair, triumph, defeat, it’s all there. ... He’s a rapper who understands rapping is more than just a good beat, a good punchline, or a good vocal tone. He’s blessed to have all of that but he takes the platform he got from it and makes art that will last a lifetime.
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  3. The Wire
    Jun 15, 2022
    50
    Introspective, emotionally charged pieces such as “Father Time”, “We Cry Together” and “Savior” provide high – or jarring – points on the record, but elsewhere there are periods of lull absent on previous efforts. ... As sonically impressive as his latest album may be, his approach to the topics under discussion doesn’t feel sufficiently thought out. [Jul 2022, p.48]
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