No One Ever Really Dies
by N.E.R.D
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Dec 15, 2017
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Mojo
    Dec 20, 2017
    60
    Despite the recruitment drive, it's another curious case of history repeating itself: N.E.R.D setting their phasers to stun, but only intermittently finding the target. [Feb 2018, p.91]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Dec 22, 2017
    58
    It’s a weird fucking album, in other words, neither as crowd-pleasing as it should be nor as experimental as it wants to be. The drums sound great, though, and the Rihanna track is as good as N.E.R.D. gets.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 10, 2018
    40
    The trio’s meandering avant-rap is somehow more encumbered by its lack of ideas than its lack of editorial savvy.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Dec 18, 2017
    40
    Messy in its execution, and lacking in simplicity, No_One Ever Really Dies isn't nearly as profound as it thinks it is.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 118 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 118
  3. Negative: 13 out of 118
  1. Stardestroy
    Dec 19, 2017
    6
    N.E.R.D. is one of my favorite groups. I've been listening to their albums since the 90s. But I did not like this album. It does not fit them.N.E.R.D. is one of my favorite groups. I've been listening to their albums since the 90s. But I did not like this album. It does not fit them. Even Kendrick can't save this album for me, but I wouldn't call it a bad album in anyway.… Full Review »
  2. majorr
    Dec 19, 2017
    6
    A very low album for N.E.R.D. standards. This is not their style. Also if you look at the singers accompanying the album, they have missed aA very low album for N.E.R.D. standards. This is not their style. Also if you look at the singers accompanying the album, they have missed a great potential. Because there is no iconic song on the list.… Full Review »
  3. musikman91307
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Boundlessly creative, relevant, socially conscious and impactful project from N.E.R.D. All the features delivered and fit well in NERD's sonicBoundlessly creative, relevant, socially conscious and impactful project from N.E.R.D. All the features delivered and fit well in NERD's sonic world (Rihanna, Kendrick, and Andre in particular). I thoroughly enjoyed it (only a couple tracks that didn't stick but may later on). It's definitely relevant to what we as a country and entire world are going through today socially and politically, but executes in a way that's inspiring at the same time and makes you want to dance and crash tables at walls. I got the same vibes and energy of Gorillaz, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, etc.… Full Review »
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