Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
  • Record Label: pgLang
  • Release Date: May 13, 2022
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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
    The
  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 .
  31. Kaitra
    May 18, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With the three previous Kendrick albums I expected a lower grade album for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, and that’s what he delivered. The album is not perfect with records like Rich Spirit and Silent Hill being the weaker parts. Those very songs skewed my view of the album after the first listen. Still after all this I kept listening to the album as you do with Kendrick’s albums to really try to understand his composition and lyrics. After a few days of this album on repeat I’ve found myself appreciating part 2, Mr. Morale a lot more. The grand production of Mr. Morale really brought home this theater-like feeling that’s carrying every song throughout the album. As a Baby Keem fan I really enjoyed the chemistry between him and Kendrick’s production (since I thought production was the weaker part of Baby Keem’s album Melodic Blue). Mr. Morale also has a more hard hitting lyrical themes with Mother I Sober and Auntie Diaries. Part one, The Big Steppers, also had its grand songs. United in Grief, Worldwide Steppers and Father Time were the peaks of this part for me. While We Cry Together is insanely beautiful it’s not a track I walk around and listen to as often at the others because I would rather not listen to two people arguing for 4 minutes. Just to end it off I want to mention my favorite tracks in no particular order.
    United in Grief
    Worldwide Steppers
    Father Time
    Count Me Out
    Savior
    Auntie Diaries
    Mother I Sober Mirror    … Expand
  32. Ju4nes
    May 18, 2022
    9
    Realmente es una pieza que precisa atención, consigo tiene una producción agradable con sonidos instrumentales precisós y ni hablar de su lirica que destaca a lo largo del álbum más que todo dónde LAMAR da puntos, ideas, explicación, reflexiónes sobre un entorno familiar y personal.
    En conclusión es un álbum bien elaborado para escuchar esta parte solidamente pasiva, leve de KENDRICK LAMAR    Realmente es una pieza que precisa atención, consigo tiene una producción agradable con sonidos instrumentales precisós y ni hablar de su lirica que destaca a lo largo del álbum más que todo dónde LAMAR da puntos, ideas, explicación, reflexiónes sobre un entorno familiar y personal.
    En conclusión es un álbum bien elaborado para escuchar esta parte solidamente pasiva, leve de KENDRICK LAMAR
  33. Gainzo
    May 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A classic **** again it is very good experience kendrick is a top 5 best rapper all time… Expand
  34. Immortal79
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Kendrick Poured his heart out in this album, The Depth of this album is very Deep
    A full 10/10 bcoz he spoke so much truth in this album, Beats are great too, Kendrick is a Legend
  35. Enmity
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Mr Morale and the Big Steppers is both sonically and lyrically one of the best hiphop records in recent years.
  36. sferlux
    May 19, 2022
    10
    this piece of art is the most intimate we got to the greatest genius of all time.
  37. dawd_o
    May 19, 2022
    10
    simply magnificent, his lyrics, his rhythm, beats, absolutely everything was great and represented a great departure from my grandmother and my love breakup.
  38. Fabiancsc
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Definitely the album of the year. The great Kendrick Lamar did an exceptional job, showing us a deep and liberating point in his songs. The production is excellent.
  39. Mlf
    May 20, 2022
    9
    Kendrick is becoming an artist with the best set of albums it’s crazy. Not a average album yet: 4/4.
    This album is incredible. Could’ve done without the 4th track.
  40. LebogangSigudla
    May 20, 2022
    10
    Mr Morale & The Big Steppers delivered in all expectations. A healing album. A matured album. I just pray we don't have to wait another 5 years because we need such conscious music.
  41. Safyat
    May 21, 2022
    10
    It was a given that I would need to relisten the album multiple times to truly appreciate it. And that's what I did. And it was a great experience every time. It may not be a perfect album for everyone but for those it hits, hit's it very hard
  42. sixpercent
    May 24, 2022
    10
    We view Kendrick with the largest critical lens and for good reason. He's the greatest rapper of his generation and should be in the conversation for GOAT status. With MM&TBS Kendrick departs from what should expect from a "Hip-Hop" album and lands at on a piece of artwork in the form of a therapy session. It's more spoken word than rap, and if you're willing to accept that, this is for you.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. Kendre
    May 28, 2022
    10
    This album is masterpiece with Kendrick incredible message. It's a top 2 double disc of all time.
  46. Markaaau
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    A one-of-a-kind album, every time I listen to this album it gets better, all of the songs are beautiful with great production and of course amazing lyricism from Kendrick. Easily the Album of The Year so far.
  47. 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.
  48. Pietrolastrucc
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    2022 Masterpiece, One of my K dot favorite album very personal. I love song like mother i sober
  49. TeeTaz
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    His second greatest album to date, he put his genius into something beautiful once again. The album is like nothing no one has ever heard before, and it sounds amazing. The lyrics are the realest they have ever been.
  50. Haspadar
    Jun 19, 2022
    7
    My first ever Kendrick's album and I didn't get it.
    Maybe need to return to it later.
  51. sadboiinfinite
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    In some ways, this is Kendrick's best album. It has the catchiest songwriting, the most personal lyrics and stories, and the most diverse production on any Kendrick release to date. However, the abundant use of homophobic slurs on "Auntie Diaries" and the extremely Kanye-esque production of "Mr. Morale" keeps me from loving this album as much as 'To Pimp a Butterfly". I do prefer the mixesIn some ways, this is Kendrick's best album. It has the catchiest songwriting, the most personal lyrics and stories, and the most diverse production on any Kendrick release to date. However, the abundant use of homophobic slurs on "Auntie Diaries" and the extremely Kanye-esque production of "Mr. Morale" keeps me from loving this album as much as 'To Pimp a Butterfly". I do prefer the mixes on this album, as they're very intimate, putting Kendrick's vocals and lyricism at the forefront of every track, even when there's a lot of nuance in the instrumentation, whereas the hook of "Wesley's Theory", for example, can be misinterpreted easily. These crystal clear vocals make the lyrics of even the more trap centric songs more potent. This is, overall, a beautiful return to music for Kendrick Lamar.… Expand
  52. mtra5
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Might be kedricks best album. It’s def the album of the year. There isn’t a single miss on the album
  53. laycelsv
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    On first listen I was confused. On second listen I was intrigued. Third listen and I was starting to fall in love with it. Now that it's been a month since it released I feel comfortable saying that this album is incredible. My only complaints are that the production on die hard and purple hearts is a tad weak. Kendrick's verse on purple hearts is also not my favorite thing that I've everOn first listen I was confused. On second listen I was intrigued. Third listen and I was starting to fall in love with it. Now that it's been a month since it released I feel comfortable saying that this album is incredible. My only complaints are that the production on die hard and purple hearts is a tad weak. Kendrick's verse on purple hearts is also not my favorite thing that I've ever heard, but everything else here is personal, beautiful, textured and exciting. Kendrick continues to raise his own bar with every release, and this album only further cements his legacy as one of the greatest to ever do it. Bravo k-dot, bravo.… Expand
  54. gusstathekid
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    mais uma obra prima de um dos melhores artistas da década! letras impecáveis com tons críticos à sociedade q expressam insatisfação e revolta, coisas q o kendrick sabe falar e rimar muito bem. transições marcantes, beats perfeitos e estética perfeita
  55. Edwardhi
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    el álbum es bueno, aun para cualquier persona que no escucha rap. El álbum es muy bueno, de verdad, muuuuuy bueno
  56. jeevscas
    Jun 24, 2022
    9
    Kendrick yet again evolves. An introspective and at times indulgent journey into his psyche and in turn an examination of our collective psyche. Powerful, poignant and artistic as always
  57. Jomii0001
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    This album will Catch and people will realize why kdot his the best of the best
  58. WakaBlazer
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    Album still in my circulation… Kendrick Lamar is a GOAT and I won’t stop listening to it
  59. Mseleku
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! Brave! Creative! Artistic! Beautiful! Another classic! He did it again, and this time, better!
  60. ScissorS666
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god
  61. Uzyuzy
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kendrick Lamar must be the number one contender for greatest artist of all time, This album cemented that, after what he did with Good kid MAAd City (which is the greatest album of all time)… Expand
  62. sshtrfmv
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    this album will be the best album of the year. Tracks "we cry together" and "savior" are so emotional. Like it
  63. FreddySam_
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    This is something I've been craving, ever since it was announced. Kendrick Lamar, Rapper, Poet, "Prophet", and Modern Hip Hop Great, has been one of my favourite artists to Ever exist. 'To Pimp A Butterfly' and 'Good Kid Maad City' are definite all time favourites for me, and I think 'Untitled Unmastered' and 'Section 80' are phenomenal landmarks in Hip Hop of the last decade in my humbleThis is something I've been craving, ever since it was announced. Kendrick Lamar, Rapper, Poet, "Prophet", and Modern Hip Hop Great, has been one of my favourite artists to Ever exist. 'To Pimp A Butterfly' and 'Good Kid Maad City' are definite all time favourites for me, and I think 'Untitled Unmastered' and 'Section 80' are phenomenal landmarks in Hip Hop of the last decade in my humble opinion. "Mr Morale And The Big Steppers" is his first album since his 2017 hit "DAMN." An album that I didn't love as much as I wanted to, and have only got less interested in over the years. But, I was Highly looking forward to this album nonetheless, and I am not disappointed and quite Love. But, not immediately though, This is an album, that from my first listen, I knew required some extra time to digest and appreciate the details. Even more so than Complex albums like TPAB, due to the sudden shift he's made here, both sonically and substantially. The album is kind of a mess, that doesn't really give you a constant sonic pallette like his previous classics, Nor does it have a coherent storyline. It's kind of similar to DAMN in that respect, but also has less radio appeal. This is what I think resulted in the relatively poor reception at the beginning by a lot of fans, since it doesn't hit you at the head with a certain appeal right off the bat.

    But, I think what makes this a Must listen and singularity in his catalogue, is it's fantastic expressiveness and Instability of psyche. It finds Kendrick in a constant sense of instability and vulnerability. This leads in him not being able to come to a conclusion in either the sound palette or the thematic ideas of the record. It's immersively dizzy as the album flips from jazzy piano instrumentation and strings and Hard bass drops and trap with no warning. The Opener "United In Grief" is a fantastic example of this, and also indirectly prepares you for whatever the rest of the record has in store for the listeners in terms of it's sound. While this does clearly lead in the album being all over the place and kinda inconsistent, it also makes it very unpredictable, and It's a much more coherent and consistent mess than, say, DAMN. It also has much more purpose to it as well.

    The album shows the introspective side of Kendrick yet, and it doesn't hold you back at that. It is quite exactly the therapy session of Kendrick, that runs unpredictably through topics ranging from Anxiety, Depression to Fatherhood and Sin. I love the Opener "United In Grief" and the following banger "N95". I also love "The Worldwide Steppers" and it's very monotonous and moody instrumental, and the focus set so well on Kendrick, as he delivers some very reflective poetry with some very creative flows. "Die Hard" being a melodic track, is one that I still think miles and leaps ahead of the ones on DAMN like "LOVE." The very beautiful features by blxst and Amanda Reifer make it a very enjoyable cut. And "Father Time" sees Kendrick reflecting on his responsibilities as a father, and acknowledges his issues in it as well, and Sampha gives a fantastic hook, making up for a classy and cinematic cut. "Rich Spirit" has a very breezy and atmospheric instrumental, topped by some great melodic lines by Kendrick, and I love the thoughtful poetry too.

    "We Cry Together" adds a bit more layer to the very theatric and cinematic tone of the record, with it's very eerie alchemist beat, and Intense, Dramatic performances from Kendrick and Taylor Paigue. I also love how it adds to the Instability of Kendrick on the record. "Count Me Out" is a great introduction to the second disk, which immediately sets for a more hopeful and less unstable tone to it, which I think is also very relative to it's themes. "Savior" is a very cinematic cut, with some fantastic features from Baby Keem and Sam Dew, and also has Kendrick acknowledging that he really isn't a saviour, which he "made people feel like", but he really isn't. "Auntie Diaries" feature some phenomenal storytelling and cinematic string buliding string embellishments. I do acknowledge the slur controversy here, But I really am not on the demographic who can comment on it, But the fantastic meaning and it's expression makes it a career highlight for me. "Mr. Morale" is a very interesting cut, that features some dark James Blake-ish Psychedelic arps, that are weirdly immersive. "Mother I Sober" is the most introspective and emotional cut on the record, giving it much more depth and emotional potency. And "Mirror" ia a fitting outro to the record.

    The album is also clearly very all over the place, and while it's mostly coherent at that, it does feel choppy at more than enough points. I also think, it could feel kind of incomplete for a double record, and is paced weirdly. But, Keeping aside it's little inconsistencies and incoherence, "Mr Morale & The Big Steppers" is a very important addition to Kendrick Lamar' respected catalogue, that sees him at his most human.    … Expand
  64. MKUltra7
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Album of the year surely. Kendrick has now solidified his GOAT status with this album.
  65. DannYukon
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    His most personal and experimental album to date. Kendrick Lamar comes back to give us another reason why he's considered the best in the genre.

    With songs like "United in Grief", "Auntie Diaries", and "Mother I Sober" these songs are incredibly therapeutic and gems to what's already a legendary discography. A lot of loose ends find their conclusion on this album. From Kendricks days    His most personal and experimental album to date. Kendrick Lamar comes back to give us another reason why he's considered the best in the genre.

    With songs like "United in Grief", "Auntie Diaries", and "Mother I Sober" these songs are incredibly therapeutic and gems to what's already a legendary discography.

    A lot of loose ends find their conclusion on this album. From Kendricks days in Compton, his woes from TBAP, and is self doubt in DAMN. Mr Morale & The Big Steppers sees a new Kendrick who has learned to grow and accept his past, and work towards a brighter future. With a mesh of stage music, and cinematic sound this album is truly a masterpiece.    … Expand
  66. 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.
  67. daniflag
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    More commercial than others Kendrick's albuns like DAMN and TPBAB, with no much talking experimental beats, but is so good.
  68. JkXclusive
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A future classic and this one just confirms to me that he's in fact the greatest rapper of all time. The storytelling, the production, the many layers of this album and the vulnerability of Kenny are all on another level. An undisputed and not to be debated stellar discography in the 21st century that can't be duplicated. This **** made me tear up a bit towards the end with Mother I Sober.A future classic and this one just confirms to me that he's in fact the greatest rapper of all time. The storytelling, the production, the many layers of this album and the vulnerability of Kenny are all on another level. An undisputed and not to be debated stellar discography in the 21st century that can't be duplicated. This **** made me tear up a bit towards the end with Mother I Sober. I have Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers neck and neck with its predecessor album DAMN. in my top 3 album interchangeable at number 2 and 3 respectively!… Expand
  69. ianlindodemais
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    quase chorei escutando, um dos melhores albuns que ouvi, muito bom jesus cristo
  70. aidansangle
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers is beautiful. The storytelling within this album is incredible, showing a much deeper side of rap. Kendrick describes trauma of his past, as well as his sex addiction that nearly tore his life apart. He describes how he has become a better person through experience, choosing humanity over religion in the case of his uncle and cousin, as well as touching onMr. Morale & the Big Steppers is beautiful. The storytelling within this album is incredible, showing a much deeper side of rap. Kendrick describes trauma of his past, as well as his sex addiction that nearly tore his life apart. He describes how he has become a better person through experience, choosing humanity over religion in the case of his uncle and cousin, as well as touching on things that are typically tough to talk about like the f-slur and n-word. He briefly touches on how he notices that many rappers have been made from abuse, and even describes his anger towards the situation before setting himself free. This album is incredibly emotionally impactful, more-so than any other album in history in my opinion. This album must be heard by the masses.… Expand
  71. 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.
  72. ebbo
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    One of the top albums this year. Kendrick Lamar comes back from his hiatus with one of his better albums. This album especially deals with Kendrick's emotions in some of his best story-telling.
  73. Punfisito
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Un mensaje muy profundo, que se logra transmitir con una buena producción y letra que consiguen crear un proyecto denso pero a la vez sólido.
  74. 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.
  75. Penaldothediver
    Nov 16, 2022
    5
    Meh. Not what i was expecting. Could be a lot better considering kendrick's ability
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. JonBon
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    very different from his previous in both sound and theme but it shows his development during the course of the 2 discs
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. visiblybillie
    Apr 12, 2023
    9
    Kendrick returns to form: a portrait of raw, real intimacy delving into the nooks and crannies of black masculinity often overlooked in mainstream hip hop. Stepping into his post-TDE era, Lamar seeks to find himself in an album that cannot be defined by one concept or sound, traversing the genres of neo-Jazz, old-school hip-hop, trap, and R&B alike to produce a deeply emotional record thatKendrick returns to form: a portrait of raw, real intimacy delving into the nooks and crannies of black masculinity often overlooked in mainstream hip hop. Stepping into his post-TDE era, Lamar seeks to find himself in an album that cannot be defined by one concept or sound, traversing the genres of neo-Jazz, old-school hip-hop, trap, and R&B alike to produce a deeply emotional record that may lack his usual technical mastery but evokes true feeling.… Expand
  84. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
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  85. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Great album. Well thought out, and well executed. Truly a masterpiece in Lamar's already fantastic discography!!!
  86. VanZizek
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    It was difficult to listen to the first time because of my expectations after "The Hart pt.5" but as I started to understand its structure I could realize that it is half of the album, the second part of "DAMN." and at the same time a new project post-covid and for his family.
  87. SleepyHal0
    Mar 24, 2023
    9
    I love how Kendrick talks about his childhood trauma in a way that was not hurtful, I love the beats and the production was amazing to.
  88. 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.
  89. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Que album! Sempre entregando, e que capa maravilhosa desse álbum. Letra e beats 10/10
  90. 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
  91. user0857
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    this is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssss. melle mel is riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
  92. 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
  93. EER14
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album talks in a more introspective way about Kendrick's life. Although his previous work good kid, m.A.A.d city already opened up about Kendrick's life in Compton, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers dives deeper into the issues Kendrick lives and has lived with in the past. This is a genius self-reflecting work from him.… Expand
  94. 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.
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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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