3.15.20
by Childish Gambino
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 22, 2020
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 265 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 188 out of 265
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 265
  3. Negative: 32 out of 265
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  1. matthewmirliani
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Joyful, bold, and heartfelt, 3.15.20 sounds like a classic rock record for the modern age. It’s an epic musical statement with lush sounds and an endearing personality - with hints of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, and Kanye West. Music simply doesn’t get better than this.
  2. Clap4Everything
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was originally released last week via donaldgloverpresents it was 12 songs...and within 12 hours it was taken down....only to be released a week later at 12 on a Sunday...i don't know what all of this means but I do know that Mr.Glover loves coding....and this further adds to the mysterious vortex of beauty that this album is. There's elements of all his previous works here...but it's all refined. This is his last album as Gambino...and it's a hell of a swan song… Expand
  3. Globox_ARG
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Una canción mejor que la otra, un álbum sin desperdicio para escuchar de principio a fin. Es increible la cantidad de géneros que maneja y lo bien que se complementan todos juntos en el álbum, una obra maestra de Donald, que se agradece especialmente porque vivimos en épocas dónde la instrumentos cada vez tiene menos protagonismo en la música, y este álbum está dotado de música. UnaUna canción mejor que la otra, un álbum sin desperdicio para escuchar de principio a fin. Es increible la cantidad de géneros que maneja y lo bien que se complementan todos juntos en el álbum, una obra maestra de Donald, que se agradece especialmente porque vivimos en épocas dónde la instrumentos cada vez tiene menos protagonismo en la música, y este álbum está dotado de música. Una genialidad… Expand
  4. PotterheadGleek
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Probably this is what I need to get through this quarantine, Gambino once again surprises us with this gem. Probably the best album so far.
  5. draediamond
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    9.5

    This is the first true masterpiece of the 20s. 2020 is starting to look like a good year for music. First Eternal Atake, then a decent Weeknd album, an overlooked and severely unappreciated 070 shake album, and now this. Gambino glamorously creates sounds revolving around popular concepts on this album. The production is incredibly strong, unconventional, and honestly unexpected.    9.5

    This is the first true masterpiece of the 20s. 2020 is starting to look like a good year for music. First Eternal Atake, then a decent Weeknd album, an overlooked and severely unappreciated 070 shake album, and now this.

    Gambino glamorously creates sounds revolving around popular concepts on this album. The production is incredibly strong, unconventional, and honestly unexpected. Gambino always pushes the envelope and he has done the same here. I don’t even know what genre I would label this under (funk?). In my opinion, it’s a mixture of Awaken My Love, Yeezus, and a hint of Dark Side of the Moon. If Gambino were to retire from music, it would leave a gap in the industry when it comes to true creatives but this wouldn’t be a bad project to leave on.    … Expand
  6. MaxSmitty98
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    There are very few albums that come out every once and a while that are considered artistic landmarks in the music world. For example,

    2010: Kanye West- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 2012: Kendrick Lamar- Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City 2015: Kendrick Lamar- To Pimp A Butterfly 2016: Frank Ocean- Blonde. And now in 2020: Childish Gambino- 3.15.20 I firmly believe this album    There are very few albums that come out every once and a while that are considered artistic landmarks in the music world. For example,

    2010: Kanye West- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

    2012: Kendrick Lamar- Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City

    2015: Kendrick Lamar- To Pimp A Butterfly

    2016: Frank Ocean- Blonde.

    And now in 2020: Childish Gambino- 3.15.20

    I firmly believe this album is among these landmark albums. Donald Glover has created an album that tells a story of discovering spiritual freedom and self liberation by breaking free of the algorithm that we have all been programmed the follow since birth.    … Expand
  7. JoeyCORNER2001
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    This sounds like Yeezus if it also blended with elements from Prince and Michael Jackson. Very unique.
  8. joaoguilherme
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Sounds intimate, has a good concept, good singing, production, made me truly smile, and I find myself very happy with this project.
  9. briank19
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best albums of the year. Maybe it doesn't have the same fluidity of other albums but that's what makes it so great it my opinion. Each song is like a completely different musical director for Donald. There's no way you could listen to this album and feel bored. Must listen.
  10. jdurv7
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    An experimental album that takes the ideas explored in "Awaken, My Love" and pushes them further, resulting in a beautiful send-off for the Childish Gambino moniker.
  11. velvox
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    From now on my favourite Bino's album. Every song is diffrent genre, i can't even tell what genres are these. 53.49 is my favourite song.
  12. youruberdriver
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    It's the "Cherry Bomb" of Childish Gambino. You either gonna love it or hate it, but in my opinion
    3.15.20 includes all the best of Donald Glover, it feels like a huge mix made of his discography with elements from BTI and AML and even Camp! Of course it's not a 10, but those 0 in the reviews are just pathetic people.
  13. Masew
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    One of his best albums. Feels like an accumulation of all his albums in one. Love the mysterious nature surrounding this album. Definitely one of the top albums of this year.
  14. JimyNutren
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
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  15. EamonnW
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Incredible showcase of Donald’s talents and evolution. The album is a Masterpiece
  16. jellytacos22
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Not much to say except it’s genuine masterpiece. The album opens up with a distorted “We Are.. We Are”. The track is exactly 3 minutes long and the distorted vocals never leave the track. The following track is “Algorhythm”. All of the bars are sung in a distorted, almost scary vocals with faint “oooohhhhs” in the backround. Then when the chorus hits, it hits hard making you bop your head.Not much to say except it’s genuine masterpiece. The album opens up with a distorted “We Are.. We Are”. The track is exactly 3 minutes long and the distorted vocals never leave the track. The following track is “Algorhythm”. All of the bars are sung in a distorted, almost scary vocals with faint “oooohhhhs” in the backround. Then when the chorus hits, it hits hard making you bop your head. Throughout the whole album, Gambino uses tons of distorted vocals and distorted sounds to create a unique sounds in which I’ve never heard before. This album is Gambino experimenting for 58 minutes. Overall, it’s a masterpiece. On first listen, it just sounds like noise with no substance. But after the second listen, you began to understand the develop of the theme. I don’t wanna spoil the theme if you haven’t listen to it yet.… Expand
  17. LollySmolly13
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    the well-aged, sleek version of Yeezus. this is truly the masterpiece that I've been waiting for so long.

    production-wise, compostion-wise, this is one of the few kinds of music that is both original and compelling.
  18. jabox3000
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    love this one, its sounds good diverse and experimental, also features and glovers voice skills are god tier here
  19. Bdodson
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Possibly the album of the year and it is only March. Best album that’s been released since Alabama Shakes- Sound & Color. The tonal shifts throughout the album are gorgeously executed and every song on this album belongs. This is Art-Pop at its best in the last decade. Clearly inspired by the sounds of Prince, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys but with a modern spin that keeps it incrediblyPossibly the album of the year and it is only March. Best album that’s been released since Alabama Shakes- Sound & Color. The tonal shifts throughout the album are gorgeously executed and every song on this album belongs. This is Art-Pop at its best in the last decade. Clearly inspired by the sounds of Prince, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys but with a modern spin that keeps it incredibly interesting throughout. This is the definitive Childish Gambino album and in my opinion, may be considered some day to be one of the best albums of the early part of this century.… Expand
  20. Bruz22
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    In an era of lazy music, especially in hip hop, Donald Glover truly seperates himself. With 3.15.20 he creates his own unique sound. Songs like Algorythm and Warlords see Glover take on the role of a dystopian, post apocalyptic disc jockey. Maneuvering his way through aggressive beats chanting warning signs of where humanity is going in this technological dominate society we find ourselvesIn an era of lazy music, especially in hip hop, Donald Glover truly seperates himself. With 3.15.20 he creates his own unique sound. Songs like Algorythm and Warlords see Glover take on the role of a dystopian, post apocalyptic disc jockey. Maneuvering his way through aggressive beats chanting warning signs of where humanity is going in this technological dominate society we find ourselves in. On the other hand, he mellows out the the tone of the album with some of the catchiest songs of the year like little foot, big foot and beautiful. The multi talented artist truly perfected his sound and has come such a long way from the corny raps of camp.… Expand
  21. MrAnthonyhk
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Great album boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
  22. IcaroBruno
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    O álbum busca a perfeição, sem buscá-la, esplana sobre o trabalho, o capitalismo, e a simplicidade de uma formar majestosa.
  23. DanielMac512
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    To put it simply, this is Gambino's masterpiece. After Awaken, My Love! I didn't think Glover was capable of putting out another body of work that is all in all different, striking, thought-provoking, and just groovy. 3.15.20 has all of these qualities. What is truly amazing about this album, is that being a big 'Bino fan myself, is that it had the mix of everything a Childish GambinoTo put it simply, this is Gambino's masterpiece. After Awaken, My Love! I didn't think Glover was capable of putting out another body of work that is all in all different, striking, thought-provoking, and just groovy. 3.15.20 has all of these qualities. What is truly amazing about this album, is that being a big 'Bino fan myself, is that it had the mix of everything a Childish Gambino fan would want. The grittiness of Camp, the production and occasional bars of Because the Internet, and the 70's, 80's inspired beats and catchy grooves of Awaken, My Love! In my opinion, it's the perfect send-off to a genius musician, and definitely left me feeling nostalgic and feeling resolved in a way.… Expand
  24. anorak1738
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    If 3.15.20 is indeed the last album of Donald Glover's Childish Gambino persona, this would be a fitting end, synthesizing the best aspects his first three albums. It combines the free-flowing bars of Camp, the idiosyncratic quirks of Because the Internet, and the soulful, oftentimes verging on eerie crooning of Awaken, My Love. I do wish CG had given more of the songs names however.
  25. HasanKaraca
    May 16, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the most unique albums I've ever heard and I hope Childish Gambino continues with his musical endeavors.
  26. MARTiAN88
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This album staples 2020 as a good year for music. This is my album of the year and is my favorite Gambino album. It greatly displays Gambino's thoughts and is a cross between an evolved sound of "Awaken, My Love!" and lyrics that are very similar to the lyrics in Because The Internet. Highlights on the album include Time, 12.38, 19.10, 42.26, 47.48, and 53.49. While it is unfortunate thatThis album staples 2020 as a good year for music. This is my album of the year and is my favorite Gambino album. It greatly displays Gambino's thoughts and is a cross between an evolved sound of "Awaken, My Love!" and lyrics that are very similar to the lyrics in Because The Internet. Highlights on the album include Time, 12.38, 19.10, 42.26, 47.48, and 53.49. While it is unfortunate that the album does not include Human Sacrifice, a song he played on tour, I believe that this is a beautiful ending to Glover's music career.… Expand
  27. sebasfrl
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VzDRPSiIWthfBHiswTjNAF8pArsgaqf5ZBS73oD-QGw/edit
    I could not fit everything I feel about this album into this review but if you don't want to read all of it

    I think that 3.15.20 is the best piece of music ever created and the song " 42.26" or " Feels like Summer " is the greatest song ever made
  28. TrentRey
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    A very surprising album by Childish Gambino. This is his 4th studio album and it also his best. This album isn't narrative like songs from his previous album or doesn't have a defined genre like his previous but it is his best-produced album to date. This album feels more experimental and some of Childish Gambino fans might not like this album more than his previous. I can understand whyA very surprising album by Childish Gambino. This is his 4th studio album and it also his best. This album isn't narrative like songs from his previous album or doesn't have a defined genre like his previous but it is his best-produced album to date. This album feels more experimental and some of Childish Gambino fans might not like this album more than his previous. I can understand why this album would get horrible reviews by many. It is such a weird album. A lot of the sounds on this album are unexpected. A lot of noises, singing, with some rapping throughout this entire album.… Expand
  29. H2S04123
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Oof size large. What a truly great artistic achievement, and a swashbuckling finale to Gambino's discography.
  30. manahe
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Great album, very experimental sounds a lot like an Awaken my love and Yeezus mix.
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Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    80
    As engaging as these songs are on multiple levels, 3.15.20 really excels when Glover experiments with form, texture and sensory overload.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    It's his sharp, searching lyrics that elevates 3.15.20 to giddying heights. [Jun 2020, p.106]
  3. Under The Radar
    Apr 1, 2020
    80
    If one could argue that 3.15.20 reveals a growing penchant for Kanye-esque dilettantism—dipping its toes into Death Grips-style abrasion on one end, reaching out for touches of Tropical House, Frank Ocean, and sun-dappled Disney singalongs on the other—it’s all carried off with Glover’s winking confidence, not to mention a damn sight less narcissism than Yeezy.
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