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So Far Gone [Mixtape]
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81

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 161 Ratings

  • Summary: The Canadian rapper/actor's mixtape resulted in a record contract with Universal Motown.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. RapReviews.com
    95
    So Far Gone is unquestionably one of the most cohesive, atmospheric hip hop records in recent memory--which is almost the antithesis of what one expects from a mixtape.
  2. cokemachineglow
    85
    I am aware that I am giving the following guy an 85% on Cokemachineglow. The thing is, he deserves it.
  3. Boston Globe
    80
    His materialism threads throughout So Far Gone (champagne flutes, girls, BlackBerrys, more girls), but he chases that with soft touches of humor and honesty.
  4. Pitchfork
    74
    So Far Gone still scans as one of the most compulsively listenable mixtapes of a great year for mixtapes.
  5. Slant Magazine
    60
    For a beginner, even one whose big-time endorsements seem to have cemented a promising start, So Far Gone is a pretty brave effort, and Drake's ability to juggle standard bling-and-bluster narratives with intelligent narratives bodes well for his future.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. swzish
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Excellent mixtape. One of the best to come out in the last decade. The samples are great, and the production is just overall amazing (thanksExcellent mixtape. One of the best to come out in the last decade. The samples are great, and the production is just overall amazing (thanks to Noah "40" Shebib). A great mixture of R&B and rap here. "Lust for Life" is a standout track. Others include: "Uptown," "Let's Call It Off," "Brand New."… Expand
  2. bryanbranly
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    So Far Gone took inspiration from a sound first heard from 808’s and Heartbreak and truly made it its own. Drake shines continuously on thisSo Far Gone took inspiration from a sound first heard from 808’s and Heartbreak and truly made it its own. Drake shines continuously on this mixtape while blending Hip-Hop, R&B & Pop genres perfectly and showing the world that he is in the game and here to stay. A true classic… Expand
  4. CLK
    Dec 12, 2013
    10
    Amazing song structure, personal lyrics and overall great album. Will help solidify him as a hip hop legend. Negatives though are present though.....
  5. Fortune_OVOXO
    Apr 1, 2012
    9
    So Far Gone stands out than any other mixtape, Drake's not like those other rappers, he's different and original (which is good). On the otherSo Far Gone stands out than any other mixtape, Drake's not like those other rappers, he's different and original (which is good). On the other hand, listen to So Far Gone 'cause if you're not, you're missing out.… Expand
  6. djdenzel777
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    A fantastically cohesive project that helped usher in a new stype of rap along with Kanye's 808s. Definitely the best best mixtape of 2009,A fantastically cohesive project that helped usher in a new stype of rap along with Kanye's 808s. Definitely the best best mixtape of 2009, and a must listen… Expand
  7. RonaldOVOXO
    Mar 8, 2012
    9
    Brilliant Mixtape. Drake shows that he is ready for the real world and to show everybody his potential. Its great that he's blown up and stillBrilliant Mixtape. Drake shows that he is ready for the real world and to show everybody his potential. Its great that he's blown up and still proving critics and haters wrong Probably best mixtape with rap & R&B… Expand
  8. Jumpman
    Jan 9, 2016
    3
    The mixture of rap and rnb might have been revolutionary at the time but to me this feels way off. I am a big fan of drake's work but so farThe mixture of rap and rnb might have been revolutionary at the time but to me this feels way off. I am a big fan of drake's work but so far gone is a failure… Expand

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