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Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 275 Ratings

  • 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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Critic Reviews

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: 42 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 55
  3. Negative: 7 out of 55
  1. alexnigel117
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dr Dre directed an entire movie in this album what a maestro, 10/10 for production, beat selection, and storytelling. Dr Dre is a monster compared to himself in the 90s.… Expand
  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!… Collapse
  5. dspjones
    Aug 10, 2015
    9
    For those not old enough or familiar with Dre's early work, this may be a stretch for them. But for those who know and love his work, it'sFor those not old enough or familiar with Dre's early work, this may be a stretch for them. But for those who know and love his work, it's another classic CD. A+ work Dre.… Expand
  6. jaramillo_ge
    Feb 3, 2017
    8
    I like this album a lot, but one of the songs is kind of cheesy, darkside/gone. I hate that song. All of the other songs i like, like deepI like this album a lot, but one of the songs is kind of cheesy, darkside/gone. I hate that song. All of the other songs i like, like deep water, talk about it, and talking to my diary.… Expand
  7. SBMike1
    Aug 18, 2015
    7
    It's okay at best. Gets corny at times especially with the skits. But, Kendrick is a real bright spot throughout the album and leaves hisIt's okay at best. Gets corny at times especially with the skits. But, Kendrick is a real bright spot throughout the album and leaves his mark on Compton.… 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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#89 Best Album of 2015
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#27 Most Discussed Album of 2015
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