Tha Carter III
by Lil Wayne
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 380 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 274 out of 380
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 380
  3. Negative: 65 out of 380

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  1. clem666
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    A highly uneven record in my opinion. Where it shines and offers sparks of ingenuity as on 'Comfortable' (which is by definition the hidden gem of the whole record), 'Tie My Hands' or on 'Shoot Me Down' it also miserably fails to evoke anything new, refreshing or even decent material. And on that last point I am referring to 'A Milli' (yes, very unpopular opinion ; if this was listenableA highly uneven record in my opinion. Where it shines and offers sparks of ingenuity as on 'Comfortable' (which is by definition the hidden gem of the whole record), 'Tie My Hands' or on 'Shoot Me Down' it also miserably fails to evoke anything new, refreshing or even decent material. And on that last point I am referring to 'A Milli' (yes, very unpopular opinion ; if this was listenable in 2008 I am wondering how your ears are going right now), 'Phone Home', 'La La' or the worst on **** Monster'. This is by far unappealing, unpleasant, overly disgusting and appalling. And I can't even write about how Weezy copied 'Last Call' for the last track 'DontGetIt'. Come out, this concept was amazing four years before, wake up ! Paying respect to Kanye is the last thing Lil Wayne should have done for his lack of originality on this one.

    I have to underline the diversity on this record, its versatility, especially with the UFO track 'Dr Carter'. This wasn't a highlight to me but it clearly was worth the try. Thanks for that. The featured artists were interesting and do bring some depth the the project without overshadowing the Wayne.    … Expand
  2. calebcorleone
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums of all time. Changed music as we know it. Leaked a week before release and still sold A MILLI the first week. Absolutely legendary and essential.
  3. Mbminas
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Best rap album ever made in the history, Wayne is the GOAT and this album proved it.
  4. TBD101
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Lil Wayne is a GOAT, and this album proves it. One of the best albums of all time.
  5. Zeke_Chaney
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The greatest rap album i’ve listened to, amazing rhymes and wordplay all across the album
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Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best Album of 2008
16
#16 Most Discussed Album of 2008
5
#5 Most Shared Album of 2008

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Filled with bold, entertaining wordplay and plenty of well-executed, left-field ideas, Tha Carter III should be considered as a wild, somewhat difficult child of Weezy's magnum opus in motion, one that allows the listener an exhilarating and unapologetic taste of artistic freedom.
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  2. Boston Globe
    80
    That said, it's not an instant classic, but it is the best rap album since Kanye West dropped "Graduation" last year.
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  3. Hartford Courant
    80
    We should have known. If his raspy, cartoonish voice didn't mark him as different, his quick wit, offhanded wordplay and quirky subject matter should have in a genre populated largely by grim-faced imitators.
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