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Universal acclaim- based on 613 Ratings
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Positive: 532 out of 613
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Mixed: 47 out of 613
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Negative: 34 out of 613
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Feb 14, 2015
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Jun 21, 2015J. Cole is a very good rapper and a very real one, too. 2014 Forest Hills Drive feels a bit shallow though, and it is impossible to listen to it more than twice. The last song is very self-indulgent and overly long. The album doesn't have a real story or concept too. Wet Dreamz is heinous.
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Mar 21, 2015J. Cole is Staying true to his origin and takes you through an experience of appreciating Self Love and love for family not fame but by doing this in skill level of rapping on this project lacks the means of detailing how it will connect to others.
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Aug 5, 2015This was the best album of 2014. J. Cole is underrated because he's not on the same page as everyone else. He does own thing and try to be as regular as possible. He stays true to himself. He does not let the media interfere in his personal life. He's very humble as well and this album shows it. I love every song on here. He put his all in it. I give it a 10/10.
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Sep 26, 2015Has a lot of good tracks like Wet Dreamz, January 28th, and 03 Adolescence. However, a lot of the production is too simplistic and/or generic, and the overlong last track overstays its welcome.
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Dec 15, 2016Incredible album that truly expresses the story of J Cole. Give it time, multiple listens, and enjoy the art. Certainly one of my all time favorite albums
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Jan 30, 2018The first classic that J.Cole has in my opinion is definitely this album, his third. 2014 Forest Hill Drive introduced me to J.Cole as a storyteller MC. Painted vivid pictures that made me understand why people make the Nas comparison.
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Oct 26, 2018
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Dec 9, 2014
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Jan 10, 2015Mr. Cole has progressed so much since releasing his mixtape, The Come Up, in 2007. He always finds a way to connect to listeners each project he has released. His melodies are better than ever and the production on this is easy on the ears. A must hear album for music lovers.
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Dec 15, 2014
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Dec 21, 2014AOTY Jermaine Cole has shown excellent growth as an artist with this brilliant LP. I'm proud to call myself a fan of his, and I'm anticipating his next body of work. Shout Cope Fam.
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Dec 11, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 17, 2014J. Cole is helping bring back more complex rap & hip-hop, than what is common today in the world of hip hop. It is one the best hip hop albums of the year and most of the tracks are good.
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Dec 12, 2014
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Dec 13, 2014Not without its flaws Forest Hills Drive shows a Cole that has finally recovered the artistic control lacking in his previous two outings to hit us with the realest Hip Hop album of 2014.
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Mar 20, 2015This is a album of greatness matched with heart. Cole has always been true to the game, but with this one I feel he really shows what he can do when given a beat, some samples, and a few hiccups from the past, present, and future. Each songs gives a significant sound and story that resonates itself with the combination of the album.
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Dec 9, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 9, 2014finally jole came through with a classic album so he doesn't have to go back to the post office. can finally get yucky to cole CRINE. might change to a 6/10 if he doesn't sell at least 300k
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Dec 9, 2014
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Dec 9, 2014Jermaine Cole has shown excellent growth as an artist with this brilliant LP. I'm proud to call myself a fan of his, and I'm anticipating his next body of work. Shout Cope Fam.
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Dec 10, 2014Amazing Album by far one of the best in the past few years. Cole is the new leader of the new school. The story he tells from beginning to end is as good as it gets. Only other rapper that has released anything even worth mentioning this year is Logic with under pressure which was a great album in it of itself.
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Dec 11, 2014
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Jan 3, 2015
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Mar 23, 2015
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Mar 6, 2017Easily the best album of all time. I refuse to give anything else close to this project. From now on, I base my albums from 1 to 10, where the only way it can be a 10 is if it somehow beats this album. Cole is the greatest of all time. Hands down
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Dec 9, 2014Greaet album from top to bottom. Very cohesive, very foretelling, and very fun in a lot of parts. However the lack of features from his Dreamville cohorts Bas and Omen was felt. Cole's no Bas, but this will do
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Dec 12, 2014
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Dec 10, 2014Do you wanna, do you wanna...be happy? Whole album feels directly from the heart. J. Cole put together an amazing blend of tracks. Please release this on vinyl!!
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Dec 16, 2014really boring album. cole isn't interesting or entertaining. same boring beats, really bad lyrics, no engery, no charima from bole he's bland and tasteless like rice cake or a piece of bread
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May 27, 2015J Cole is a poor MC with zero originality or creativity. The production is a safe venture into the norm that represents basically nothing. His rap ability is so bland and has so few surprises that he becomes a great boredom to listen too.
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Dec 11, 2014
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Aug 17, 2015
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Mar 11, 2015
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Oct 8, 2016If J. Cole knows anything, its how to tell a story from beginning to end. Such a masterpiece. This is not just one of my most favorite albums of all time, but it changed who I was as a person. It should me the reality of life, and I have no idea how he will be able to top himself after this. Hopefully he continues with this sound and what he is doing because things will only get better from here.
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Mar 9, 2016The album was dull and boring. Its an album that would be forgotten quickly. If cole does collab with kendrick, imma feel bad for him because Kendrick is just going to keep outshining him on every track.
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Dec 5, 2016
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Jan 29, 20192014 Forest Hills Drive is not just another rap album, its art. When I first listen to his album the first time I thought it was decent. However when I listen to the album a couple more times, I fell in love with it. 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J Cole make one of the greatest albums of his career, and one of the best albums of 2014. This album is a must listen.
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Dec 20, 2022guevfyisrhyesrhfbuserilhifehrsfgbreysfbgyreyfgbesyfgbyresfbgeryfgerygbagfeweg
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Dec 9, 2014Ok, that was better than the intellectual miscarriage that was Born Sinner. The involvement of other producers helped. All crimes are forgiven; J Cole can go back to making his way up the ladder of rap history. Good!
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Aug 8, 2015
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Dec 24, 2014
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Dec 15, 2014
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Jan 16, 2015J. Cole has a ton of great moments a improvement from the last album as he has evolved as an artist but should have put it out in 2015, and the production was just ridiculous and it shows that J. Cole has also improved as a producer too.
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Mar 10, 2015This is a good album not great and I am a big fan but J. Cole set the standards high and this one didn't meet my standards for a Cole album. The singing...really? I was somewhat disappointed , there were like 3 or 4 songs worth listening to that are pure gold, the others are alright. Cole could have done better, its nothing like his last two albums but its still a good album.
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Mar 18, 2015
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Nov 17, 2016
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Apr 24, 2018this is his second best album no hits no real standouts to me I just like every song. the ontro is really good. love this album hope he can make something just as good in the future
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Jul 28, 2019A masterpiece of an album. The concept takes you on a journey that helps you feel a connection to the artist. The lyrics are soulful and relatable. The tracklist is airtight with plenty of repayable tracks. This is undoubtedly Cole's best album and a classic of the decade.
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May 23, 2019Although coming through with a few notably good cuts, the majority of this album is cliché and unimpressive. With the right producer and someone hanging around telling him to cut out the cringier lines Cole could craft a truly good rap album
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May 23, 2017This is a truly great album to just sit back and chill while listening to. There are some hard hitting songs and also some softer songs that greatly even the album out. I don't dislike any of the songs.
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Jul 18, 2017good album..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Sep 4, 2017His best work to date. Delivered through Incredible production and a signature flow that is hard to compare to any other artist in the game. Very real and raw lyrics make this album a hip-hop classic.
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Mar 25, 2018J.coles story telling skills are un real. every track is unique only one forgettable track : st tropez
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Dec 3, 2018A true entertainment album. The lyrics are good but not great, but the production is elite and Cole's rapping is perfect.
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Jun 30, 2018Thats a classic album. J. Cole delivered some fire on this one. Great production and the lyrics are on point. Album contains songs that everybody can relate to.
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Jun 5, 2020Album changed my life
Made me a Cole fan
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May 28, 2019Every song is good. Worth listening to over and over again. You will not be disappointed
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Aug 17, 2019This is THE adolescence album. Imma be playing this from now through college.
Best Tracks:Wet Dreamz, No Role Modelz, Intro, Love Yourz, January 28th, ’03 Adolescence, Hello, Apparently, A Tale of 2 Citiez, Fire Squad, St. Tropez, G.O.M.D.
Worst Tracks:Note to Self -
Jan 28, 2020Really great with the theme of Cole's life from the early days of Forest Hills Drive through to his days of becoming a celebrity and reflecting on the past. Also like how the love theme is present throughout.
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Jan 24, 2020This album is a masterpiece, every song has deep meaning and delivery is amazing also this album has the best Intro ever and you can't change my mind. MASTERPIECE
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Feb 2, 2020
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Apr 6, 2021this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
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Mar 25, 2021
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Apr 11, 2021An easily accessible record from Cole; however, it does seem to come across as shallow at moments.
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May 26, 2021Definition of a classic. No rapper has ever evoked emotion as genuinely as Cole does on this project
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Dec 3, 2021Timeless project one of coles many albums that show he is one of this generations best
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Mar 25, 2022very enjoyable album with some of the best production in modern rap
best song: g.o.m.d.
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Sep 2, 2022Decent mixtape, far from bad but nothing special. Great intro but everything else is decent.
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Dec 23, 2022worse than 4 your eyez only xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo bad asf overrated xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxo
Awards & Rankings
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UncutFeb 3, 2015You long for a bit more of the ardour of "Fine Squad." [Mar 2015, p.73]
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Jan 5, 2015He speaks some incisive truths about class, race ("Fire Squad") and relationships ("Wet Dreamz"), but those insights are too often undercut by crass humor. The production falls short, too, with dull beats to match his languid flow.
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Dec 18, 2014Consistent, yes, but not the king yet.