Section.80
by Kendrick Lamar
  • Record Label: !K7
  • Release Date: Jul 2, 2011
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 795 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 795
  3. Negative: 36 out of 795

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  1. 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.
  2. kaka_mota09
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    kush and corinthians best Kendrick track but some songs are trash, it has the lowest lows of Kendrick career and its overrated
  3. Eddinebl
    Feb 8, 2023
    7
    Es un album bastante bueno, tiene temas muy buenos, es solo que viniendo de albumes como DAMN. o To Pimp A Butterfly, se me queda corto para ser kendrick, le pongo una note de 7 desde mi punto de vista.
  4. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
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  5. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
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  6. Tubbs
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    The start of Kendrick's rap career and it radiates his talent. The way he flows on every verse leaves other rappers in the dust.
  7. Jackson889
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    I can only remember a smattering of tracks exactly, replaying this for the first time in years brings back so many memories. One of my favorite albums, although everything changes over time there are many people that long for this Kendrick to come back kind of like how people remember Goblin or Wolf-era Tyler the Creator. An album that embodies the belief that a persons vibe is one ofI can only remember a smattering of tracks exactly, replaying this for the first time in years brings back so many memories. One of my favorite albums, although everything changes over time there are many people that long for this Kendrick to come back kind of like how people remember Goblin or Wolf-era Tyler the Creator. An album that embodies the belief that a persons vibe is one of their most important features. You could judge an album like this on vibe alone without taking into account lyricism and it would still be a ten. Also it can't be stressed enough how much sentimental value this album especially the track A.D.H.D. has for gen z and millenials. Once in a lifetime experience.… Expand
  8. JkXclusive
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    Great introduction album for Kenny. The start of a legendary run in rap/hiphop in the 2010s
  9. Weckk
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    For a first album, it is a very good one. It has some flaws but is still enjoyable to listen to. Kendrick discusses some real issues; like racism. But also discusses politics. After a bit of time you may get a bit bored of the sound of it, but could be just personal. Still most songs were very enjoyable. Definitly worth the listen
  10. MKUltra7
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This is by far the greatest debut rap album of all time. This album is too good for a 23-year old to make.
  11. DenzelJamie
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    Section.80 is one of the most underrated rap albums of all time. It's one of the best debut rap albums of all time, and Kendrick Lamar didn't miss even a tad bit with this one.
  12. sadboiinfinite
    Jun 14, 2022
    7
    A fairly competent debut, but contains more than a few tracks that I find myself not wishing to return to. There are fantastic highs like "A.D.H.D", "Hol' Up", and "Spiteful Chant", but tracks like "Tammy's Song" make returning to this album not as rewarding.
  13. Cyzzyx
    May 18, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Section.80 is Kendrick Lamar's debut project, and he starts off with a bang. Introducing his clever lyricism in a story-like fashion, Kendrick opens up the door to both unique beats and incredible flows. He also has a lot to say in this project, touching on themes like drug abuse, institutionalization, and gang culture. There are some missteps in this project, such as songs that don't make sense sonically, but conceptually this is an excellent project along with a ton of insightful tracks and unique instrumentation.

    Favorite Tracks: F*ck Your Ethnicity, Hol' Up, A.D.H.D, Chapter Six, Ronald Reagan Era, Rigamortus, Kush & Corinthians, Ab-Souls Outro, HiiiPower

    Least Favorite Tracks: No Make-Up (Her Vice), Tammy's Songs (Her Evils), Blow My High (Members Only)    … Expand
  14. monkeeh
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    Section 80. is a very decent variety of tracks. This album is the start of the run of albums that would cement Kendrick Lamar's legacy in the rap game. It's good project that has deep and meaningful stories of Kendrick's experience and memories of other peoples lives and struggles for example on one of the best tracks Keisha's Song (Her Pain). These types of songs are usually the bestSection 80. is a very decent variety of tracks. This album is the start of the run of albums that would cement Kendrick Lamar's legacy in the rap game. It's good project that has deep and meaningful stories of Kendrick's experience and memories of other peoples lives and struggles for example on one of the best tracks Keisha's Song (Her Pain). These types of songs are usually the best giving insight into how K-Dot grew up. Other bangers include A.D.H.D and Rigamortus which flexes K-Dot's ridiculous flow and ability rap on specific matters with eloquence. My problem with this project is a lot of songs just don't appeal to me at all like Ronald Regan Era and No Make-Up Today which seems corny upon first listen. Excluding this though, the album is a good one but doesn't reach the standard his other album set.… Expand
  15. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    This album is great, there is a good reason people consider Kendrick the modern GOAT. The storytelling and music is great here, even No Makeup... I don't care what people say, that song isn't half as bad as people make it out to be. every song here is at least 8.
  16. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    I feel like most the critics of this album only gave this an 80/100 because it’s called “Section.80”. It deserves much more praise and is one of the best debut albums of the 2010s. Some of the worse cuts on this thing such as “No Make-Up” and “The Spiteful Chant” may weigh it down slightly, however it simultaneously offers some incredible tracks such as “Rigamortus”, “Kush & Corinthians”I feel like most the critics of this album only gave this an 80/100 because it’s called “Section.80”. It deserves much more praise and is one of the best debut albums of the 2010s. Some of the worse cuts on this thing such as “No Make-Up” and “The Spiteful Chant” may weigh it down slightly, however it simultaneously offers some incredible tracks such as “Rigamortus”, “Kush & Corinthians” and “HiiiPower” that really show how good this album is. 91/100. Definitely would recommend.… Expand
  17. magic_jam13
    Nov 25, 2020
    8
    better than I thought it was going to be. It had a interesting story and the songs were catchy as hell and that's all that makes a album good. I have to say this hits different than his newer alums but it still has his style all over it. The standout tracks are adhd, **** your ethnicity, hiipower, rigamortus, Ronald Reagan era. Adhd is the best tho.
  18. nathanLH
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    One of Kendrick's most underrated projects. It's an amazing album, great story-telling, a classic.
  19. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    Although this is almost more a mixtape than an album, you can see the rough edgded artist that would a few years later sement himself as the best artist of his generation. Although some of the tracks on this album might be considered preachy, this is a great album. Some tracks are great bangers that are just fun to listen to, like RIgarmortus or Hol' Up, while some are deep tracks aboutAlthough this is almost more a mixtape than an album, you can see the rough edgded artist that would a few years later sement himself as the best artist of his generation. Although some of the tracks on this album might be considered preachy, this is a great album. Some tracks are great bangers that are just fun to listen to, like RIgarmortus or Hol' Up, while some are deep tracks about the racism in America, like HiiiPower (Produced by J Cole). Great album, but one of Kendrick's weaker ones, which only says something about the quality of his discography.… Expand
  20. denjamie
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Debut Album Of All Time… Expand
  21. JakeWLovesRap
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    A debut album for the ages, 'Section.80' is nothing short of fantastic. The lyricism is refreshing and the topics are both insightful and interesting. Keisha's Song works as a modern rendition of Brenda's Got A Baby and dare I say it's better than the original. The album is great with very few misses. It's just a Raw Kendrick Lamar who has a lot he'd been waiting to say. Really set upA debut album for the ages, 'Section.80' is nothing short of fantastic. The lyricism is refreshing and the topics are both insightful and interesting. Keisha's Song works as a modern rendition of Brenda's Got A Baby and dare I say it's better than the original. The album is great with very few misses. It's just a Raw Kendrick Lamar who has a lot he'd been waiting to say. Really set up topics used on GKMC and TPAB.… Expand
  22. brashadcarr23
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    great album that aged really well. my fav songs are kesha song hiipower rigamortus. classic album
  23. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    The album is a great introduction to one of Hip Hop's greatest. It isn't quite as extensive, meticulous or well rounded as Kendrick's best. The hooks are a bit bland and the concept is much looser. Still, Kendrick's flows, words and unique story telling ability make it obvious the best was yet to come.
  24. ea_sergio24
    May 28, 2019
    10
    A solid start to the career of the best rapper of our generation.I still listen to the album in 2019. It ages like wine.
  25. Connorcox1997
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar is a great start to his debut album. This album may not be perfect, but this album totally entertained me a lot. All of the songs on the album are fantastic. the beats are dope and the production are dope on the album. I highly recommended.
  26. C_dot
    Dec 3, 2018
    8
    Kendrick Lamar's debut album is something special. Section.80 hould go down as one of the greatest debut albums of all time, in the same stratosphere as Illmatic, The College Dropout, etc. The album really shows Lamar's versatility and was an accurate indicator of what was going to come to us with the current king of hip hop.
  27. 4za
    Aug 13, 2018
    9
    So underrated. This album is better than DAMN. There are tons of classics on here, 'ADHD', 'Keisha's Song', 'Rigamortus', **** Your Ethnicity', 'HiiiPower' and more. Some of Kendrick's best and most overlooked songs land on this album. Even though Kendrick isn't quite the genius we see on his next two albums, you can certainly see the beginning of his genius ideas. While this albumSo underrated. This album is better than DAMN. There are tons of classics on here, 'ADHD', 'Keisha's Song', 'Rigamortus', **** Your Ethnicity', 'HiiiPower' and more. Some of Kendrick's best and most overlooked songs land on this album. Even though Kendrick isn't quite the genius we see on his next two albums, you can certainly see the beginning of his genius ideas. While this album probably has a weaker concept compared to his other albums, the stories of Tammy and Keisha, and the references to the 'Ronald Reagan Era' make for a fascinating listen. A worthy start to King Kendrick's discography.… Expand
  28. Andremax
    Jul 11, 2018
    7
    Looking inside Kendrick Lamar's discography, this play becomes obfuscated, even more if you compare with the subsequent albuns, that are pure masterpiece. This is the most homogenic Lamar's album, all of you listen here is pure rap without too much textures that are listened in following albuns. Maybe he were finding himself about sonority (and he was in a way more-than-certain, by theLooking inside Kendrick Lamar's discography, this play becomes obfuscated, even more if you compare with the subsequent albuns, that are pure masterpiece. This is the most homogenic Lamar's album, all of you listen here is pure rap without too much textures that are listened in following albuns. Maybe he were finding himself about sonority (and he was in a way more-than-certain, by the way). Even so, this play is far far being bad, his flow for example were already flawless. Kendrick's discography is very consistent, even perfect, and this album collaborate too much for it.… Expand
  29. spacebear1
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 is a fantastic debut album. I don't really like a lot of rap due to most rappers these days are so basic and fake. But Kendrick is definitely not in that category. His music isn't rap, its art. He discusses real issues and politics and even racism. In the end, this is really great and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for great music with deep lyrics.
  30. DBrown7
    Dec 18, 2017
    8
    A great debut that shines the light on a talent yet to be fully unearthed. An album which covers various topics throughout, most notably the crack-epidemic in the 1980's (Section.80 being a combination of the 80's the time Kendrick grew up in, and Section 8 housing). The album serves as a great example of Kendricks potential, while also being almost creatively cautious as he finds hisA great debut that shines the light on a talent yet to be fully unearthed. An album which covers various topics throughout, most notably the crack-epidemic in the 1980's (Section.80 being a combination of the 80's the time Kendrick grew up in, and Section 8 housing). The album serves as a great example of Kendricks potential, while also being almost creatively cautious as he finds his voice. Notable tracks such as "A.D.H.D", "HiiiPoWeR" & "Ronald Reagan Era" are the strong points of the album, but in all honesty there isnt too many lows as both the production and rapping are very enjoyable.… Expand
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Aug 28, 2012
    83
    Just when you're thinking not bad at all, come some songs.
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  2. The Wire
    Dec 6, 2011
    70
    The record crams a ton of sonic and thematic ideas into a small space and yet show almost no visible stitches. [Oct 2011, p.66]
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Oct 27, 2011
    60
    He doesn't quite sell the thesis that that's the point.
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