3.15.20
by Childish Gambino
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 22, 2020
User Score
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. VestingBoot
    Mar 31, 2020
    5
    This album isn't bad, but it isn't something you want to return to in my opinion. The album feels like a mix-up of concepts and ideas. I can see the appeal for its sound and "vibe", but this album is for particular ear. That being said it sounds good, it's just not good enough for me to return the album for multiple listens.
  2. 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
  3. itsjustale
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    I will always appreciate when artists that risks with their music, and Gambino is a great example of that. There are so many underlying and subliminal themes in this album that are generously disguised by mixed vocals and sounds. Now I will admit, some of the sounds are strange and seem out of place, but it did grow on me. Not as good as Awaken My Love! but definitely a good work of art.
  4. Yeezus_Christ__
    Mar 26, 2020
    6
    While many ideas presented in this album are interesting, the project as a whole seems to have an identity crisis. It just doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. It tries to sound cold and detached yet soulful at the same time. It tries very hard to be experimental while more mainstream elements sneak in.
  5. saguaro
    Mar 26, 2020
    8
    This is an extremely strong album conceptually and sonically, and it is in strong contention for 2020’s album of the year. Childish Gambino’s anthems for love and individual living will go down as some of his best, on an album that will age like a fine wine. If the Childish Gambino moniker is retired after this effort, it will not go quietly.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. surung21
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    I knew this album was gonna polarise alot of listeners with different sounds like in Awaken my Love (which I loved as well) but I thoroughly enjoyed it! 12:38 is my personal favourite!
  10. 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.
  11. EamonnW
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Incredible showcase of Donald’s talents and evolution. The album is a Masterpiece
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. sammyanthony
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    In this allegedly ultimate project from Childish Gambino, 3.15.20 concludes it pretty well. The abrasive take on the experimentation doesn't seem to be favored by some hardcore fans, compared to the more smooth sounding approach on Awaken, My Love! but it outshines and steals the spotlight from the majority of tracks on the album. A handful of outros don't represent its song, but more of aIn this allegedly ultimate project from Childish Gambino, 3.15.20 concludes it pretty well. The abrasive take on the experimentation doesn't seem to be favored by some hardcore fans, compared to the more smooth sounding approach on Awaken, My Love! but it outshines and steals the spotlight from the majority of tracks on the album. A handful of outros don't represent its song, but more of a transition to its subsequent tracks; makes it harder to listen to each of them as a standalone track, but makes it more enjoyable as a concept album.… Expand
  15. HeavyMachinegun
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    Guys guys, it's dope and it's a great way to end his fictional name and start focusing on Donald. It's not really a goodbye, you can see it as a hello because this is the start of a new era for Glover. At first i was gonna rate this as the worst album of his career, but after a week my eyes suddenly opened up, this is gold. Could've used human sacrifce and the og intro of algorithm yes,Guys guys, it's dope and it's a great way to end his fictional name and start focusing on Donald. It's not really a goodbye, you can see it as a hello because this is the start of a new era for Glover. At first i was gonna rate this as the worst album of his career, but after a week my eyes suddenly opened up, this is gold. Could've used human sacrifce and the og intro of algorithm yes, that would've been perfection. Actually, i still don't dig little foot big foot and maybe another song outhere, so it's more like a 8.5/10, but i'll still give it a 9… Expand
  16. notreal
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    A kaleidoscopic array of songs that sets you on a journey. This may be my favorite gambino album currently.
  17. Ethan000
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Grammy worthy fourth edition to Childish Gambino's expanding discography. experimental at times sweet and melodical at others. a true masterpiece and his best work to date
  18. manahe
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Great album, very experimental sounds a lot like an Awaken my love and Yeezus mix.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. CrissColicabMx
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    This is a terrible album. I was bored all the way in. Frist time I ended the entire album I tought "Well that was dissapointing" so i Re-Listen the entire album again with more attention, and I just cant beileve it was so bad.

    It seems its a general feeling on all the fan base, at this moment the album has 6.0 of user score, and 9.1 on critics score, wichs says it all, PAID REVIEWERS.    This is a terrible album. I was bored all the way in. Frist time I ended the entire album I tought "Well that was dissapointing" so i Re-Listen the entire album again with more attention, and I just cant beileve it was so bad.

    It seems its a general feeling on all the fan base, at this moment the album has 6.0 of user score, and 9.1 on critics score, wichs says it all, PAID REVIEWERS.

    As a fan of Donald, i think this is his worst musical expression.

    It seems hes trying to get something "lo fi" "relaxing" "peacefull" and it sounds like a cheap copy of Mac Miller last album, (Circles).

    Just dont understand whats the point of doing some "experiments" with elements you just dont belong.

    I mean, look at Tyler The Creator, he experiments A LOT, but always knowing whats is he cappable of do, and each almbums feels like "A tyler work", but this Donald Glover experiment is like when Pharell sold his soul and just start to doing weird crazy things for money....    … Expand
  22. Almostbadass
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily the best and most experimental album Donald Glover has release. Personal, weird and beautiful… Expand
  23. jabox3000
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    love this one, its sounds good diverse and experimental, also features and glovers voice skills are god tier here
  24. MrAnthonyhk
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Great album boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
  25. 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.
  26. H2S04123
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Oof size large. What a truly great artistic achievement, and a swashbuckling finale to Gambino's discography.
  27. Cadeio
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    To call this album abstract would be an understatement. This album is very weird and from a long time Gambino fan, seems to be very experimental. However, that doesn't take away from the overall quality of the project. This is one of Donald Glover's finest pieces of work. I would say it takes a bit of a learning curve to properly understand the album, but that adds to the complexity andTo call this album abstract would be an understatement. This album is very weird and from a long time Gambino fan, seems to be very experimental. However, that doesn't take away from the overall quality of the project. This is one of Donald Glover's finest pieces of work. I would say it takes a bit of a learning curve to properly understand the album, but that adds to the complexity and greatness of the album. This album is weird to be quite frank, but it's very eye-opening at the same time. It feels like drifting in the void when hearing the complex instrumentals that Glover uses, and when he adds his vocals, it creates a sense of surrealism that just layers so well into the production. This album is strange, but it is the perfect kind of strange, and right now is the perfect time for this album. While this quarantine is in place, let yourself drift into the void and experience this magnificent art by Glover.… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. blacktothepink
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Sorry but this album is a disappointment and its literally random sounds. The worst production ive ever heard.
  30. JimyNutren
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
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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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