Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
  • Record Label: pgLang
  • Release Date: May 13, 2022
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 1481 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 42 out of 1481
  3. Negative: 96 out of 1481
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  1. evanwilcox99
    May 16, 2022
    10
    The more I listen, the more I can appreciate the complexity. Definitely gonna be in heavy rotation constantly. So glad I live in a word with Kendrick.
  2. iluvart
    May 20, 2022
    9
    Fake wokes complaining about Kendrick using homophobic slurs. I don't even know if they listen to the full song or not. Like Tyler said "some people find everything offensive"
  3. dlkc2000
    May 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Doo[oooooooooooooo[pppppopooooooopppppp]opopooooooo all well dk dl dl dl dl so el dk am am dk dl dk dk dj… Expand
  4. Boris_the_Blade
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing storytelling, more than music, it's art. Kendrick has delivered another amazing piece of work that will transcend time.
  5. Adotkay
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Such a great album I would say that this album is better than damn and would rank third in his discography
  6. KFunkaDunk
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is a unique and defining album for the 2020 decade. With countless references to the ongoing collective struggle is society is facing; this album shows Kendrick turning inward and speaking his mind about his personal struggles and battles he faces due to past trauma he’s experienced. As someone who has dealt with childhood trauma and battled experienced grief,Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is a unique and defining album for the 2020 decade. With countless references to the ongoing collective struggle is society is facing; this album shows Kendrick turning inward and speaking his mind about his personal struggles and battles he faces due to past trauma he’s experienced. As someone who has dealt with childhood trauma and battled experienced grief, this album hits home for me. It’s heavy and at times extremely dark and uncomfortable to listen to, but I would argue that good art should make us uncomfortable and should change our perspective on life. This album did that for me in a way his previous albums have not, and because of that, I give it a perfect rating.… Expand
  7. leandrobastosjr
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o kendrick lamar simplesmente lançou o álbum do ano, falando sobre suas inseguranças e medos, mr morale & the big steppers precisa de muito tempo pra ser digerido e entendido toda a mensagem que ele quer passar. quem criticou algo nisso realmente não escutou. deus abençoe todos nós. tempos melhores virão.… Expand
  8. 1chuck
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Well written and delivered. He keeps you on your toes. Loved the theme of a therapy session. Mother I Sober is the best song on the album in my opinion.
  9. Zlatan_8
    May 16, 2022
    10
    A profound album marked by Kendrick's demystification of himself while addressing personal issues such as fatherhood.
  10. Kronikal
    May 16, 2022
    10
    I love this album on god one of the best Kendrick albums in my opinion. I mean, all are good with tpab being the best and this si def up there. The production level of this album was crazy such as rich spirit such a good song it felt like the beat was touching my heart same with count me out so unique and same with other songs such as we cry togehter, saviour, etc. and I loved how kendrickI love this album on god one of the best Kendrick albums in my opinion. I mean, all are good with tpab being the best and this si def up there. The production level of this album was crazy such as rich spirit such a good song it felt like the beat was touching my heart same with count me out so unique and same with other songs such as we cry togehter, saviour, etc. and I loved how kendrick went all out in N95.… Expand
  11. Jackchann
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was good but people ganna hate cuz the subject matter. After first listen if feels like the MMLP with way more numerous pockets but less bangers like real slim shady or way I am.… Expand
  12. WhatsAButterz
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Keeps getting better with every listen. The King has returned. Its Kendrick Season, yall!
  13. Luisteseduce
    May 16, 2022
    10
    in love with this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! gousdfgoisfdgdpsofijgposdifgjpodsifgpsdofiguj
  14. efficientdew
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Musically adventurous with a lot of challenging ideas to chew on. Definitely in the same league as his three classic albums from the 2010s.
  15. beto3420
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Sonically very different A true work of art that represents internal trauma.
  16. mistipotato
    May 16, 2022
    10
    one of the best albums of kendrik. the way he talks about sensitive and complex issues. for exmple in Auntie Diaries he talks about lgbt and his personal experience from childhood. I think that album is masterpiece.

    thank you again kendrik, for create a album that doesnt afired to touch sensitive subjects.
  17. 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
  18. newflows
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album clearly shows Kendrick's continuous growth, regardless of his already high level in the rap game. He definitely brings a new vibe and artistic approach as well as a distinct message. It reminds me of how TPAB appealed to most people. His flows and experimentation in this album are unparalleled and so addicting to listen to. It's just... refreshing! I'm so glad he's back man!… Expand
  19. Oguimoutinho
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Absolutely genius!!! Variations of flows, such a great lyricist and storyteller, this album makes you feel in a big story. Mr morale is very provocative.
  20. 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
  21. BrutusMaximus
    May 16, 2022
    9
    Well hasn’t this been one of the most divisive and polarising albums of the year! Long awaited, highly anticipated and now heavily debated, Kendrick Lamar dropped his latest album ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ last week and there has been no shortage of discussion online and in barbershops and street corners around the globe.

    Full review at:    Well hasn’t this been one of the most divisive and polarising albums of the year! Long awaited, highly anticipated and now heavily debated, Kendrick Lamar dropped his latest album ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ last week and there has been no shortage of discussion online and in barbershops and street corners around the globe.

    Full review at: https://rawsidehiphop.com/review-kendrick-lamar-mr-morale-the-big-steppers    … Expand
  22. Silkenson
    May 16, 2022
    10
    His most personal project to date. Sonically, lyrically, and conceptually amazing.
  23. signediza
    May 16, 2022
    10
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  24. Alikare9
    May 17, 2022
    10
    It's one of the most albums that I related to from Kendrick and I do enjoy this album more than any album I listened in these past 5 years. One of the greatest rappers of all time and the best of this generation. Ty mr Kendrick Lamar ❤
  25. MinhBruv
    May 17, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece, definitely the best album for the last 2 - 3 years, for me there's no miss, every song does the job and bring to me that "theatre" experience that I expected it to be, even tho it cannot compare to GKMB or TPAB, but it's still a great piece of artwork to listen to.
  26. tp6468
    May 17, 2022
    10
    THIS MAN IS THE GOAT! The album was amazing and really heartfelt. Wwgxjvxwbxjbxiwbxbxuwbxidibdiwbxiwbxiwvxibibxjwvdiiwvxibwxivwxihqixbwxiwvxivwixbwixbqixbqxuwbxiqvxiwxivixwbxiwiwiqxiqvxiwvxivwxivwxubwxugquxgqxuqgqxuqvxjqvxjqvxjvqxquxvquxuxqvuxvwivqu doTHIS MAN IS THE GOAT! The album was amazing and really heartfelt. Wwgxjvxwbxjbxiwbxbxuwbxidibdiwbxiwbxiwvxibibxjwvdiiwvxibwxivwxihqixbwxiwvxivwixbwixbqixbqxuwbxiqvxiwxivixwbxiwiwiqxiqvxiwvxivwxivwxubwxugquxgqxuqgqxuqvxjqvxjqvxjvqxquxvquxuxqvuxvwivqu do uxgwixbqdubquxbwixwvxibwxiwbiibwixbixbwixwidbwbwixbiwdbwidhwidvwiwucxiwvxiwgxiwdgiwhxiqdqiqiqgxiqgxiqgxqgqidgwidgwvuhewydbuduwdvzvzwbxuvzuqvxuw xuwgduebduwbxubxubxeuheudvixvwugixbqudbx… Expand
  27. jkhosrofian
    May 17, 2022
    10
    Another brilliant masterpiece, what else do you expect from Kendrick Lamar? (Better listening to it over time/a few times as opposed to instant gratification, an album as heavy as this comes with that expectancy).
  28. jake47jake
    May 17, 2022
    9
    I enjoyed this album a lot. i was very excited for this project and it met my expectations.

    Favourite tracks- united in grief, N95, We cry together, auntie diaries and mother I sober
  29. Cyzzyx
    May 18, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is a change of perspective from Kendrick Lamar, consequently providing us with a unique soundscape while simultaneously giving us some solid bangers. It is a deep dive into Kendrick's psyche, with the framing of a therapy session. The execution of this perspective is near flawless with the separation of the first and second disk. Some tracks seem a bit generic or weak to me (Die Hard, Purple Hearts), but still holds solid ground in the context of the album.

    Favorite Tracks: United In Grief, N95, Worldwide Steppers, Father Time, Rich Spirit, Crown, Savior, Auntie Diaries, Mother I Sober, Mirror

    Least Favorite Tracks: Die Hard, Silent Hill    … Expand
  30. CEB25
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, Mother I sober might be the best song Kendrick has done .
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Metascore
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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