Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
  • Record Label: pgLang
  • Release Date: May 13, 2022
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  1. daddy_boglin
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    The third classic Kendrick album so far, together with tpab and gkmc. The poetry, storytelling arc, beats and production are tremendous. The heart PT 5, Father Time, saviour and Mr Morale are my personal favourites but there isn't a track that is less than excellent. He isn't just a studio act either - watch the Glastonbury set.
  2. Super-Evil-DOOM
    May 14, 2022
    10
    A living legend, Kendrick proves to be one of the most captivating storytellers music has ever seen, able to implement and blend so much different sound and subject matter into one album.
  3. LadiesMan217
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is the best thing to happen in the music scene in 2022. Heard that Apple Music and Spotify's servers both crashed when the album dropped! Ha awesome. Some hard-hitting, honest, poetic material that may not be for everyone. For everyone else, it's a gift.
  4. MultiTaskNAsasN
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing! Transcends hip hop! Everyone should give this amazing piece of art their time!
  5. Seattleite
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Kendrick is now truly in a league of his own. He is beyond comparisons to 2pac and the like now. This is about the 3rd time he has completely evolved as an artist. Good Kid Mad City, To Pimp A Butterfly, And now This.. wow. Witness greatness.
  6. ptea
    May 16, 2022
    10
    So much worth in lyrics, legend that is going to be seen from this day to eternity in a way that all those other legends that never die.
  7. lucas0150
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is the most intense piece of rap music I've ever listened to. Fantastic stuff indeed.
  8. rain_just_rain
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Will be known as of the decade's best, no doubt. Don't need to say anything else than this, guys, just listen to it.
  9. Paul_Mokeski
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This man keeps putting out classic albums, easy AOTY vibes. Feels like a lot like TPAB
  10. LatinCritic13
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Kendrick Lamar is a master in his own craft and Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers shows it all. I don't think any other rapper will top this at all and yet K-Dot still remains as the Modern King of West Coast Hip-Hop.
  11. Rajjah06
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Worth the awaiting Lamar delivers his most emotional album, he goes deeper and deeper into the human psyche with a lot of heart. One of his best wait sorry his best ?
  12. PhantomCrown
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Honestly I was expecting something different but god, oh my god, Kendrick you are the goat, beats, lyrics, I love every song.
    Atm my fav song is Die Hard
  13. GaryByrne
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Been travelling on several planes and trains across Europe so have listened to this album in full 20 times at least. K. Dot just does something for me that a lot of others cannot.

    He is a master of actually creating an album instead of a collection of songs which is rare these days. Another master piece with a lot of risks taken.
  14. Bretto66
    May 13, 2022
    10
    You don't just listen to this music. Its a full body experience .I'm so glad I can count to 10.
  15. DiogoC
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. After 5 years the king is back. Great lyrics, great production. A must listen
  16. Applezz
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Musically closer to TPAB than Damn but thematically unlike anything he has ever done.
  17. hamidwaziri
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Big steppin, biiiiiiiiiiiiig steppin, Best album, album of the year, album of the decade.
  18. mag_vinicius
    May 13, 2022
    10
    To say a few words about "MMATBS": it's like "DAMN." but even more experimental, personal and visceral, not his easiest album to jump in, though.
    A true masterpiece to be listened to for a long time, it will age like wine.
  19. Victor2202
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Com certeza um dos melhores álbuns nos últimos 5 anos, só perdendo pra ele mesmo em DAMN.
  20. bestreviewereve
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of the most well-put-together and crafted albums I have ever listened to. This is the infinity War of hip-hop albums. The production is incredibly crisp and matches the tones of the music perfectly. The entire thing has a story so strong that it reminded me of Hamilton, like a screenplay. This is Kendrick at his most experimental and it just works. Only the greats can make anThis is one of the most well-put-together and crafted albums I have ever listened to. This is the infinity War of hip-hop albums. The production is incredibly crisp and matches the tones of the music perfectly. The entire thing has a story so strong that it reminded me of Hamilton, like a screenplay. This is Kendrick at his most experimental and it just works. Only the greats can make an album so experimental it becomes a classic in Hip hop (like Yeezus) Every song comes together to create a story that slowly unfolds before you surrounded by perfect production. This has the tellings of an album that will challenge every rap artist and change the soundscape of hip hop. It inspires people to want to be better, to be their best self. It is a reflection of how they all have their own story to tell.
    It's the most emotional Kendrick. He’s truly showing himself in these songs. It’s very introspective in that aspect.
    The production is so in-depth. Tells a story in a way that movie soundscapes can. Literally cinematic feels like a movie.
    It feels like a soundtrack to a movie and you’re seeing all these characters tell their stories.
    Kendrick Lamar transcends media in this album. It’s a timeless, experimental masterpiece.    … Expand
  21. mavinhakeem
    May 13, 2022
    10
    A brutally honest album... Best album we've heard since Fiona Apple's Fetch The BoltCutters...
  22. vdrock7
    May 13, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece of an album and an incredible journey from start to finish. The wait was well worth it.
  23. raulrauter
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Its a classic by the second/third listen, an album made for him as a counselling session. Raw, genuine and progressive. Perfect for his final TDE album. Now he can go make fun stuff with his own label PgLang
  24. Kelvin23
    May 17, 2022
    10
    This is by far the most human Kendrick Lamar has ever been, He puts himself first brfore expectations, religion and critics and that helps him sees the struggles of others. Kendrick really shows here that it's not about you, Instead of you thinking because of your religion, tradition, culture or personal beliefs on whether you should accept people like Trans. Maybe just maybe it's notThis is by far the most human Kendrick Lamar has ever been, He puts himself first brfore expectations, religion and critics and that helps him sees the struggles of others. Kendrick really shows here that it's not about you, Instead of you thinking because of your religion, tradition, culture or personal beliefs on whether you should accept people like Trans. Maybe just maybe it's not about you and that they shouldn't require your acceptance or approval to live their lives as people only get 1 shot on this earth. Why should they spend it no being themselves to make you happy? I am really grateful for this genius of a man. Called Lamar… Expand
  25. BeastJ18
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is not only the best album I've heard this year... This is the best album I've heard since To Pimp a Butterfly. This is not an exaggeration, it actually feels reserved to give it a 10/10. It is an example of the heights that music and art in general can achieve. Kendrick Lamar isn't even my favourite rapper, that's probably MF DOOM, with other rappers like Kevin Abstract, Gambino,This is not only the best album I've heard this year... This is the best album I've heard since To Pimp a Butterfly. This is not an exaggeration, it actually feels reserved to give it a 10/10. It is an example of the heights that music and art in general can achieve. Kendrick Lamar isn't even my favourite rapper, that's probably MF DOOM, with other rappers like Kevin Abstract, Gambino, Andre 3000, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, etc in contention. But Kendrick Lamar is taking music and storytelling to a far higher degree than I've ever seen in rap, or even music in general for the last few years. This is an instant classic and everyone should soak this up, although there's too much depth here to explore, until enough time has passed. Kendrick may not be my favourite MC, but I've considered him the GOAT for quite a while.… Expand
  26. mystery_x
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Кендрик — мужчина. Самый взрослый и личный альбом, при этом затронет намного больше людей, чем TPAB. Браво.
  27. AshmasterXX
    May 15, 2022
    10
    It should not be underestimated of how lucky it is to experience a moment in time, when beautiful art like this graces the earth and is so fresh and new. 10.
  28. Nicatovic
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest album of the 2020s so far. The whole project is basically if good kid, m.A.A.d city, and DAMN had a baby, and it's perfect.
  29. kanbarux
    May 15, 2022
    10
    No se necesita buscar una buena producción como la encontramos en DAMN. para considerar este nuevo álbum: una obra de arte. Tenemos lo que siempre hemos tenido (y apreciado) de oklama; que es una composición y letras increíbles, con grandes rimas y flow.
  30. J-Olly2018
    May 13, 2022
    10
    5 anos depois outra obra prima impecável desde a estética até os beats e letra.
  31. idk_99
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Its fire, Kendrick is back with the fire, feeling free and experiment with new sounds for his music
  32. suawiiii
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Beautiful production, flows and lyrics. It's very introspective and unique.
  33. jfallen1990
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Great Album. Good for Kendrick fans and new fans. Favorite songs are United in Grief. N95.Die Hard. Savior. and Mr Morale. I cant stop listening to it So happy it did not disappoint.
  34. Claw_PL
    May 14, 2022
    10
    This album is such a impressive and complex creation that it's really hard to say something constructive about it. It's simply different, it seems to be to eccentric for a mainstream artist which only works in it's favour and helps with creating an instant classic. Kendrick proved once again that he is the GOAT
  35. The_kman
    May 19, 2022
    10
    A beautifully crafted masterpiece that touches on social issues that are considered taboo in the black community.
  36. briank19
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece in introspective rap. Kendrick let’s us in on the trials and tribulations of his stardom and his human struggles within and leaves us with what’s sure to be remembered as one of if not the best rap albums ever.
  37. MusicGuyMack
    May 29, 2022
    10
    Though a few inconsistent, self-indulgent and blatantly commercial spots crop up throughout "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers," they're never anywhere near enough to meaningfully derail Kendrick's masterfully realized vision, with both the ambitiously exquisite production and the rapper's lyricism that's brutally frank yet tender in cutting to the heart of generational/racial/LGBTQ+ bias,Though a few inconsistent, self-indulgent and blatantly commercial spots crop up throughout "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers," they're never anywhere near enough to meaningfully derail Kendrick's masterfully realized vision, with both the ambitiously exquisite production and the rapper's lyricism that's brutally frank yet tender in cutting to the heart of generational/racial/LGBTQ+ bias, fatherhood, the pressures of fame and more with scalpel precision deftly reaffirming him as the voice of a generation.

    Choice Cuts: "United in Grief," "Worldwide Steppers," "Purple Hearts (feat. Summer Walker and Ghostface Killah)," "Count Me Out," "Auntie Diaries," "Mother I Sober (feat. Beth Gibbons)"    … Expand
  38. Jherreram11
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing! Mr Lamar did it again, what a honest well composed album! On repeat!
  39. Gordofinko14
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The versatility of Kendrick can't be understated. I'm honestly completely impressed with the whole album!!❤ That new album is fire!!!
  40. AndreBorba
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Alright, this is gonna be hard. I'm writing this in English although is not my main language, but i want to reach the max people i can. Right now at the moment, i'm been through a rough depression, my days are completely trash and i feel like the ugliest and worst person alive. Constantly i have suicidal thoughts and most part of the things i've liked in some point of my life just don'tAlright, this is gonna be hard. I'm writing this in English although is not my main language, but i want to reach the max people i can. Right now at the moment, i'm been through a rough depression, my days are completely trash and i feel like the ugliest and worst person alive. Constantly i have suicidal thoughts and most part of the things i've liked in some point of my life just don't seems the same thing.

    But this album... Really did something.

    I was really excited to the new Kendrick album, but in the same week he was dropping i had some real bad crisis. When it dropped i was awake in the dawn, and i thought with myself: "Ah, alright, i don't have nothing more to do, let's listen to that".

    And man, it was really special. Every track showing some really deep narrative, great melodies, an absolute insane production. I wasn't expecting something so good as it is this one.

    Some tracks i will bring to my entire life, like "Die Hard", "Father Time", "Rich Spirits", and specially "Count Me Out".

    This is the prime Kendrick again in the scene.

    I don't think my depression disappeared, but i'm really better after that, when i'm down i'll always listen to this album, cause it's really impactful in my life.

    Thanks a lot Kendrick Lamar, you're one of my main inspirations in life. 10/10.    … Expand
  41. Kyarza
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This kendrick lamar album is really different from its predecessors with piano and orchestral prod on certain sounds of the album. At the first listening the album does not find any real interest like each of Kendrick's projects. I personally think that the album will have a good longevity over time. Thank you kendrick for working very hard during these 5 years to produce this masterpieceThis kendrick lamar album is really different from its predecessors with piano and orchestral prod on certain sounds of the album. At the first listening the album does not find any real interest like each of Kendrick's projects. I personally think that the album will have a good longevity over time. Thank you kendrick for working very hard during these 5 years to produce this masterpiece of music. … Expand
  42. MARTINCARDENAS
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This album is sublime, the wait is over and the great Kendrick Lamar returns with a powerful album and a very precise concept. The lyrics, the production are perfect and innovative. This is the big comeback of my favorite rapper...
  43. BlackJay
    May 18, 2022
    10
    If you think this album ain't great, work on yourself. Because this doesn't sound the way you expected doesn't make it less of a classic.
  44. AdriannoTxT
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Álbum do ano, incrível como ele sempre consegue se reinventar, é o maior rapper dessa geração,que entrega mais uma vez um trabalho impecável e super pessoal
  45. kman1014
    May 19, 2022
    10
    A deep album about generational trauma, domestic abuse, and several other social factors considered taboo in the black community. Definitely worth listening to (especially more than once).
  46. millivanilli
    May 13, 2022
    10
    It’s like grandma’s cooking; the delicious smell kills you while waiting for the food, but the results were more than worth the wait.

    Kendrick does what he does best; bringing rap in a unique way, separating himself from the rest. Storytelling almost makes it a new genre. Probably too soon to give a review, but if I like it from the first listen, I’ll grow to love it for sure.
  47. GenreBuster
    May 17, 2022
    10
    One of the most thoughtful and self reflective albums I’ve ever heard. Among Kendrick’s best.
  48. Syrianpunk
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just here to show support! Stream it ladies and gentlemen! Have a great day. This comment is a filler and it won’t let me post unless I have 75 characters… Expand
  49. JonasCassel
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Kendrick is painting pictures of prestibe pictures of Radical Empathy by allowing himself to let his guard down.
  50. Hurrdof
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Sounds like a perfect/no skips album to me. Totally worth the wait, lyrics and instrumentals are just magical
  51. denjamie
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This is a certified masterpiece. Kendrick Lamar has literally outdone himself with this one. It's possibly his best ever album to date.
  52. lazomgmt
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Well worth the wait. A one of a kind talent showcasing why he is the absolute greatest rapper on the planet right now. His storytelling elevates the art form itself, and this might be my third favorite Kendrick album, he is truly a gift to art and music.
  53. ButcherBlaviken
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Kendrick stayed true to himself, again going mainstream with conscious rap. The album's themes are expanding on what he started on TPAB and DAMN with a lot of personal touch and storytelling which is something new and welcoming for Kendrick, who preferred to tell the stories of other people. No bangers but 10/10 still
  54. Jackobot
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Mr Morale and the Big Steppers is a deeply personal album which explores themes of loneliness, grief, fake relationships and imposter syndrome, Kendrick delves deep into his mental state and attempts to dissect the current state of the world and how it is personally affecting him.

    Throughout the album Kendrick takes a journey through his own mind, airing out his feelings of grief ("United    Mr Morale and the Big Steppers is a deeply personal album which explores themes of loneliness, grief, fake relationships and imposter syndrome, Kendrick delves deep into his mental state and attempts to dissect the current state of the world and how it is personally affecting him.

    Throughout the album Kendrick takes a journey through his own mind, airing out his feelings of grief ("United In Grief"), to childhood trauma ("Father Time" and "We Cry Together"), to the pressure of being such a reveerd artist ("Count Me Out") and finally aiming towards peace in the album's finale, "Mirror". This journey mirrors a therapy session for Kendrick, which is something mentioned throughout the album, he uses this record as a platform to air out his feelings and help himself feel. This creates such a raw emotional feel to the record, which as a listener you can't help but admire, Kendrick's lyrical content provides something that everybody can relate to, yet something that is innately personal to Kendrick.

    However, Kendrick doesn't only touch on his own emotion, he also offers his opinion on a few external topics, such as the current state of the world on "Savior" and "N95", and pushes for transgender rights on "Auntie Diaries". The way Kendrick presents these topics echos the way he presented themes in 2015s "To Pimp A Butterfly", first discussing the themes then presenting how it affects him personally and how he thinks people should be handling it. Kendrick clearly has a very strong opinion on the current state of the rap game, saying the emphasis on the culture can only lead to negativity, a theme he also explored on the album's prequel track "The Heart Part 5". The way he presents his view on transgender rights on "Auntie Diaries" is through a beautiful journey of self discovery and regret, he touches on his past mis-actions, speaking how on he regrets them and eventually compares his use of the F-word to the girl singing "MAAD City"'s use of the N-word, this comparison offers insight into Kendrick's mindset, and helps the listener fully understand Kendrick's viewpoints.

    The lyricism isn't the only great thing about this album, the production is also top tier, the album features many turns on production styles, however, none of them feel out of place, from the experimental drums of "United In Grief" and "Worldwide Steppers", to the trap bangers "N95 and Silent Hill", to the beautiful moving depth of music in "Father Time and Auntie Diaries", all of the beats have something new yet high calibre to offer. These unique beats are tied together through not only Kendricks impeccable flows, but also plenty of piano sprinkled throughout, keeping a tight feel throughout the entire record which creates a cohesive listener experience for the listener.

    Overall, Mr Morale and the Big Steppers is one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, presenting ideas in a way that no other artist can, and it truly solidifies Kendricks place in rap as one of the greatest of all time.

    10/10    … Expand
  55. irriy
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Another Masterpiece for Oklama, Less accessible than DAMN. But great album too !
  56. EusojGms14
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Simplemente hermoso, comprendo que no a todos les parezca el mejor álbum o nisiquiera un buen álbum pero el mensaje, la producción, la escritura, todo está en otro nivel, con cada vez que lo oigo se vuelve aún mejor.
  57. Victor1985
    May 13, 2022
    10
    We can appreciate a very free, vulnerable and personal Kendrick project. The way he describes and shows each of his own traumas and personal histories on his own way in a very well produced musical sound a very deep project.
  58. GeekyPleasure
    May 13, 2022
    10
    An album on what it means to be a father, a son, a husband, a friend and more important: a man.
    The most mature Kendrick album
  59. Iarley
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Uma das maiores líricas em um álbum de rap que eu já vi, a melodia de todas as músicas é incrível. O maior álbum de Kendrick Lamar e talvez o maior álbum de rap desse século.
  60. chewybacca
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    kendrick doesnt miss . . .
  61. Guseyn013
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Every listen brings you closer to what Kendrick wanted to convey using the beautiful instrumentals, even more beautiful vocals, and perfected rhyme-schemes. He raises issues he has never raised before and does so in such an intimate way that for a minute you think you are in the song and living it along with Kendrick. A masterpiece.
  62. Urgametrash
    May 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Artism in its true form,
    these are the rest of the letters it takes 75 for me to be allowed to post this cuz metacritic rules    … Expand
  63. xx_progamer_xx
    May 13, 2022
    10
    best **** ever i loved with all my soul pls god when i die open the heaven with this song
  64. Tom_Supreme
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Nobody can do what Kendrick did. Again. This man is not able to bring out a bad album.
  65. BaileyJ
    May 13, 2022
    10
    At first, honestly I wasn't a huge fan. After 5 listens, I consider this a masterpiece. Even better than his last release DAMN. Just so full of heart and passion.

    And such a consistent experience all around. Still one of if not the best catalogues in hip-hop.
  66. cleitonc
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Kendrick continues to do what no one else does, the greatest artist of our time.
  67. AttendantHeart
    May 13, 2022
    10
    silencio todos, Kendrick ya está sonando. silencio todos, Kendrick ya está sonando. silencio todos, Kendrick ya está sonando.
  68. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    As always, Kendricks perfomance on this album is interesting, thought-provoking and mind-blowing. He goes deeper on the topics of fatherhood, trauma and depression. Some of my favorites are father time, n95, count me out, mr morale and rich spirit
  69. Biden
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Everything from the variety in flow and rhyme schemes to the topics and the raw honesty in most of the tracks is astounding. The beats, social commentary and personal experience are both thought provoking and refreshing.
  70. theactualbeastr
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Tracklist is really solid, album helps to humanize Kendrick in a way never quite seen before. Tackled many touchy/deep subjects in an astounding fashion. As close to perfect as an album can get.
  71. Diegohh99
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Worth the wait, such a complex artist with universal ideas and a pure heart. Genius piece of work from the best artist of his generation.
  72. TheTalkingTree
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Kendrick at his most vulnerable as he tries to muddle through his own depression and reckon his personal life and history with the image that's projected onto him.
  73. bryanbranly
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Kendrick Lamar returns with another triumphant victory with Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The themes on this album are incredibly deep and a emotional story is told. The long wait was worth it.
  74. ThiagoFolklore
    May 13, 2022
    10
    É inovador e revolucionário? É... é sim, extraordinário, é excepcional, é uma experiência como nenhuma outra que eu ativa na vida...
  75. andreialismo
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Kendrick Lamar he arrived at the height of his artistic career. This is his most cohesive, complex and excellent work so far. High point for the songs Silent Hill, Die Hard and Father Time.
  76. samil777
    May 15, 2022
    10
    I appreciate the progression on this one. dope album, will take time to see where it stands against his other works.
  77. stillyazid
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Amazing album one of the best i heard in years, the album makes u laugh,cry, dance and think while still maintaining a fresh sound. I heard every sub genre of hip hop in yhis album
  78. Bill35632
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing good grate greatest album of all time Ok Amazing good grate greatest album of all time gif and repair work on my
  79. LilLooneyB3ar
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Kendrick Lamar... What else is there to say, fans are once again given one of the greatest albums of the generation. It's just the expectation for K-Dot. No song on this album lets it down and they are all near-perfect songs
  80. Merciless7231
    May 15, 2022
    10
    A project that requires replays to dissect and appreciate genuinely. However, Kendrick delivers his most personal and introspective album yet. This album is about his own faults and holding up a mirror to society. Kendrick steps off the saviour pedestal that we as fans have put him on to show he is human with flaws like everyone else. The instrumentals are unlike previous albums yet theA project that requires replays to dissect and appreciate genuinely. However, Kendrick delivers his most personal and introspective album yet. This album is about his own faults and holding up a mirror to society. Kendrick steps off the saviour pedestal that we as fans have put him on to show he is human with flaws like everyone else. The instrumentals are unlike previous albums yet the MMBS is mixed phenomenally.… Expand
  81. Juanjo_
    May 13, 2022
    10
    this is incredible, I have no words to describe everything that he transmitted to me, what a magnificent album, all my respects to Kendrick, thank you for blessing us with this masterpiece of rap
  82. piet61
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Kendrick delivers once again with an amazing album that rivals his best work.
  83. Wanesta
    May 13, 2022
    10
    It's been about a decade now that Kendrick Lamar has increasingly become a critically-acclaimed MC, but with his 4th major studio-album, he's putting on concrete the simple fact that he's the greatest rapper in the history of music, dead or alive. With his astonishing storytelling abilities, his admirable heart-on-sleeves confessions, his brilliant beats mixed with mind-blowing rhymes; allIt's been about a decade now that Kendrick Lamar has increasingly become a critically-acclaimed MC, but with his 4th major studio-album, he's putting on concrete the simple fact that he's the greatest rapper in the history of music, dead or alive. With his astonishing storytelling abilities, his admirable heart-on-sleeves confessions, his brilliant beats mixed with mind-blowing rhymes; all of the above, and maybe a little more is present on "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers", a one-of-a-kind emotional tale about the journey through oneself worth, relationship and purpose. It's deeply raw, tumultuous and not for the faint of heart. It's also one of the greatest rap albums of all time, the third from Kendrick after TPAB and GKMD.… Expand
  84. semillogarcia
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Simply a master piece, the wait has a reason, kendrick did it, an beautiful painting as a music album
  85. gameovertm
    May 13, 2022
    10
    This album is complex yet simple. Kendrick is sincere and letting it all out. The music is **** incredible.
  86. deen786
    May 14, 2022
    10
    It’s not as immediate as a GKMC or a TPAB, but it’s still an insane record.
  87. MJCuse
    May 16, 2022
    10
    An album with layers and layers of meaning. This is a seminal album for Hip Hop as a whole, touching on subjects taboo to the culture and the world at large.
  88. FreelipeKapudo
    May 15, 2022
    10
    F**k, this is just perfect, it make me feels like i have either daddy issues, wtf, this man is unbelievable
  89. asLOCKY
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Mais um clássico para sua discografia. Kendrick prova a cada trabalho que merece sim um lugar de respeito no Olimpo do Hip-Hop e de toda Blackmusic. Um trabalho consistente e uma discografia invejável, esse ultimo projeto mostra toda sua experiência artística adquirida com o tempo e como utilizar suas influências da forma mais correta e saudável possível.
  90. ad516
    May 13, 2022
    10
    After my first couple listens, probably not up there with To Pimp a Butterfly or Good Kid M.a.a.d City, but I think it's solidly Kendrick's third best album. Some career highlights littered across the record that predominantly focuses on generational trauma within Black families. Some of these highlights include "Auntie's Diaries", a deconstruction of internalized homophobia andAfter my first couple listens, probably not up there with To Pimp a Butterfly or Good Kid M.a.a.d City, but I think it's solidly Kendrick's third best album. Some career highlights littered across the record that predominantly focuses on generational trauma within Black families. Some of these highlights include "Auntie's Diaries", a deconstruction of internalized homophobia and transphobia within families, the intro track "United in Grief" which is a much more left field track than I was expecting, and the final two tracks which are both top 20-10 Kendrick songs in my opinion: the stunning "Mother I Sober" featuring Beth Gibbons of Portishead fame and the beautiful closer "Mirror".… Expand
  91. MarkiwiLeon
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Producción and lyrics on top. More than just songs; poems, experiences and feelings.
  92. RealRomanG
    May 13, 2022
    10
    So far my rankings of Kendrick albums 1: TPAB 2: GKMC
    3: Mr Morale (2-3 are interchangeable)
    4: DAMN
    5: Section 80

    It’s one of his most experimental albums yet. I can see this album not clicking with everyone cause it doesn’t have any traditional “hits” but i personally love it for that. Most these songs will be on repeat for awhile
  93. LasseLong
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This album had me confused at first (honestly, it still does) but the more I listen, the more I love it.
  94. Thiago555888
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The big one!

    5 anos de espera trouxe a perfeição, um toque de jazz, com flow insanos de hip-hop e uma lírica que não poupa ninguém, todo mundo está envolvido, até si próprio, obrigado Estados Unidos, obrigado pandemia, obrigado casos de racismo, polêmicas, você merecem, porque vocês deram a fúria ao homem. E ele sabe usar muito bem. Eu não esperava que Kendrick conseguiria novamente se    The big one!

    5 anos de espera trouxe a perfeição, um toque de jazz, com flow insanos de hip-hop e uma lírica que não poupa ninguém, todo mundo está envolvido, até si próprio, obrigado Estados Unidos, obrigado pandemia, obrigado casos de racismo, polêmicas, você merecem, porque vocês deram a fúria ao homem. E ele sabe usar muito bem.

    Eu não esperava que Kendrick conseguiria novamente se superar, mas ele fez de novo.    … Expand
  95. junkdot
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolutely beautiful album, with high energy and extremely emotional tracks. The album resembles JAY-Z's 4:44, which touched on infidelity and healing. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers sets its own sound early on, with United In Grief revealing some of the album's subject matters. Kendrick dives into sensitive subjects and speaks on some events and cultural shifts of the past 5 years. The grueling lyrics and sound of Mother I Sober featuring Beth Gibbons made me shed a tear, which is quite rare when listening to music for me.
    Kendrick delivered once again. I hope this album grows for those, who did not vibe with it at first. For me it was a great experience on the first listen, and grew better on every listen.    … Expand
  96. Igivethebest
    May 13, 2022
    10
    The five years wait was worth the wait as Kendrick gave us a perfect album.
  97. Jholm
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Album of the year so far. It's hard to judge Kendrick so soon, but so far I'm loving this album. I'm a Weeknd fan, and prefer this overall to Dawn FM, which I think is a great album.

    Production is thoughtful and masterful. You can hear in Baby Keem influence even in songs where he is not on vocals.
  98. Pcm
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Loved every song from the album and Kendrick brings a new sound combined with his old sound, Real instant classic.
  99. spacemanrecords
    May 26, 2022
    10
    Look yall... Its a 10 and it will be a 10 in 10 years... Full review to follow
  100. WILDBILLTHEIV
    May 13, 2022
    10
    An outstanding LP that will eventually with time become his best album since TPAB
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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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