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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 795 Ratings

  • Summary: The California rapper who worked on Dr. Dre's Detox album releases his third independent album, featuring Colin Munroe, GLC, RZA, Schoolboy Q, Ashtro Bot, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Ab-Soul as guests.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. DJ Booth
    Aug 4, 2011
    90
    Section80 may not be a sacred text but I've got the feeling that in five years it may just prove to be prophetic.
  2. Beats Per Minute
    Aug 1, 2011
    87
    It's said that Lamar's goal here was to prove himself capable of standing alone. Well, in certainly one of the greatest critical understatements written, he's done it.
  3. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Aug 28, 2012
    83
    Just when you're thinking not bad at all, come some songs.
  4. Pitchfork
    Aug 1, 2011
    80
    Self-serious flaws and all, Section.80 still stands as a powerful document of a tremendously promising young guy figuring out his voice.
  5. XXL
    Aug 1, 2011
    80
    Section.80 proves is that its author's brain is neither lost nor useless, as he weaves together carefully constructed thoughts before spewing raps on each of the project's 16 tracks, ensuring nothing is disposable or without purpose.
  6. HipHopDX
    Aug 1, 2011
    80
    This 23-year-old may have been searching for answers, but that journey allowed him to find one of this year's most outstanding albums with Section.80.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    Oct 27, 2011
    60
    He doesn't quite sell the thesis that that's the point.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 70
  3. Negative: 2 out of 70
  1. hiphop97
    Oct 7, 2013
    10
    This album or mixtape or whatever you want to call it really shows off Kendricks skills as a rapper. His lyrical ability is insane and hisThis album or mixtape or whatever you want to call it really shows off Kendricks skills as a rapper. His lyrical ability is insane and his flow is so good. He is definitely the best rapper around today. I hope he carries on like this because hip hop needs someone like him,… Expand
  2. 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'tSection.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.… Expand
  4. chughes717
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    Since the release of this album, I have heard/seen multiple people call Kendrick Lamar, "the next 2pac". This is a false statement, becauseSince the release of this album, I have heard/seen multiple people call Kendrick Lamar, "the next 2pac". This is a false statement, because Kendrick Lamar is the next Kendrick Lamar, and the only one at that. The only comparison I would make, is that he too gives a voice to his generation. His ear for production is quite astounding, and his lyricism and flow are both jaw dropping. Lamar dwells on a variety of subjects, most notably the Reagan Era, and the crack epidemic that occurred in his decade. There is no denying that in the matter of a few short years, this will be looked back upon as a classic, and I will surely have no arguments towards that.… Expand
  5. kayjane504
    Feb 17, 2012
    9
    Kendrick came out to be one of the most flowing artists lyrically. He chooses his words wisely enough to appeal all kinds of people. HeKendrick came out to be one of the most flowing artists lyrically. He chooses his words wisely enough to appeal all kinds of people. He captures the young and gives our future something to look forward to.… Expand
  6. 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.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.… Expand
  7. keve16
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    7.9/10................................................................................................................................................
  8. AttendantHeart
    May 13, 2022
    0
    quien es kendrick lamar?
    para el ciego, es la luz
    para el hambriento, es el pan para el enfermo, es la cura para el solitario, es el    quien es kendrick lamar?
    para el ciego, es la luz
    para el hambriento, es el pan
    para el enfermo, es la cura
    para el solitario, es el compañero
    para el triste, es la alegría
    para el prisionero, es la libertad
    para el pobre, es el tesoro
    para el deudor, es el perdón    … Expand

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#16 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#8 Most Shared Album of 2011