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  • Summary: Released exclusively on Apple Music/iTunes, the third full-length studio album for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Marsha Ambrosius, BJ the Chicago Kid, Eminem, The Game, Ice Cube, Justus, Kendrick Lamar, Craig Owens, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit.

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Medicine Man
Doc, Doctor Dre, you gotta give us some good news! Yeah, about that... Don't let 'em find out, the bitch in you Don't let 'em find out, the snitch... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. The Source
    Oct 20, 2015
    90
    Compton gives every indication that Dr. Dre is as potent now as he was in the 20th century's final decade. [#267, p.91]
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  2. Pitchfork
    Aug 11, 2015
    88
    Knowing that this is Dre's finale, there's a pleasant melancholy that frames Compton, and with the music in our ears, acknowledging that maybe that's for the best.
  3. The New York Times
    Aug 7, 2015
    80
    Musically, it’s ornate and grand-scaled, and somehow also deft.
  4. XXL
    Aug 10, 2015
    80
    Regardless of whether or not the album will spawn a generation of imitators like his previous releases, Compton is a proper capstone to Dre’s legendary career.
  5. Q Magazine
    Aug 25, 2015
    80
    It's a rap record for rap people. [Oct 2015, p.106]
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  6. RapReviews.com
    Aug 11, 2015
    75
    After three decades in the music business, it's inspiring to see him deliver an excellent album: overseeing it, driving his guests/writers/producers onto greater things and delivering it in an interesting way is no mean feat. His voice has matured.
  7. The Quietus
    Aug 10, 2015
    50
    As Compton progresses, it rarely seems to shift out of second gear, evidently favouring laid back grooves and sparse production over aggressive break beats and G-Funk swagger. All the while an almost listless lyrical style on occasion provides a narrative, or lack thereof.... Cynicism aside, there are moments of brilliance here.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 54
  3. Negative: 7 out of 54
  1. Nnaemeka
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    A solid one from the talented Compton producer. Very wonderful mixes and a reason for us to forget detox for now.
  2. alexc9339
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    The Doc pulled out all the stops on this one. The beats are absolutely incredible and the performances of his guests are downrightThe Doc pulled out all the stops on this one. The beats are absolutely incredible and the performances of his guests are downright jaw-dropping; from lesser known artists like Jon Connor and King Mez to Dre's usual suspects Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and not to mention nostalgic collaborators like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and even Xzibit. And that's not to take away from the Doc himself, his flow is a good as its ever been, if not, better. Overall this a immaculately crafted album that hits all the right ways in ways that we wanted and even in ways we didn't know we wanted. This is the empathic grand finale that I'm sure the Doc meant it to be. He does not disappoint.… Expand
  4. Abomb312
    Aug 7, 2015
    10
    amazing project solid beats and raw rapping all comes together to make one of the best albums in a minute Dre has mastered the sound of everyamazing project solid beats and raw rapping all comes together to make one of the best albums in a minute Dre has mastered the sound of every generation a album filled with new talent and old the perfect blend of old school and new school Kendrick Lamar and Eminem deliver two of the best verses on the album solute DR D.R.E!… Expand
  5. vgmkyle
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    You've gotta know that this album is going to be quality from the start. Dre's beats are incredible, and synchronized well for the times. IfYou've gotta know that this album is going to be quality from the start. Dre's beats are incredible, and synchronized well for the times. If Chronic was all Snoop, if 2001 was all Eminem -- Compton is definitely all Kendrick. His features scattered throughout vibe with Dre the best, but every track is meticulously produced.… Expand
  6. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
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  7. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    goodgood album.....................................................................................................................................................................… Expand
  8. JUXXXLIO
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    When I listen to this crap the first thing I think of is the old people that blame ROCK for being repetitive. If you haven't heard thisWhen I listen to this crap the first thing I think of is the old people that blame ROCK for being repetitive. If you haven't heard this overrated album before; don't bother listening to it now.… Expand

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