From A Birds Eye View
by Cordae
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
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  1. clem666
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    Striking tone and self-confidence oozing from the first tracks, especially the four first ones. They blend perfectly into each other. The production is terrific concerning these four tracks but manage to remain gorgeous until the end (with few let downs however). It succeeds in its engaging proposition to offer several atmospheres and varied soundscapes.
    Speaking about Cordae's tone, it    Striking tone and self-confidence oozing from the first tracks, especially the four first ones. They blend perfectly into each other. The production is terrific concerning these four tracks but manage to remain gorgeous until the end (with few let downs however). It succeeds in its engaging proposition to offer several atmospheres and varied soundscapes.
    Speaking about Cordae's tone, it sadly becomes repetitive as it lacks in versatility. I guess that is why he chose to welcome so many featured artists. And I have to admit that most of them match with Cordae deep, colourful and rich lyrics. H.E.R.'s vocal range was not that good but her presence underlines the fact that female voices could provide promising results with Cordae's work. Lil Wayne's verse was lit, Gunna only does what he knows to do in 'Today', Stevie Wonder's performance on 'Champagne Glasses' is just marvelous and Eminem's presence is iconic on this weird two track-long second disc.
    I will patiently be waiting for more to come on Cordae's side.    … Expand
  2. MusicGuyMack
    Feb 9, 2022
    7
    Though a perfectly enjoyable listen thanks to consistently immaculate production throughout and Cordae's intimately introspective lyricism working more often than it doesn't, "From a Bird's Eye View" is held back from true greatness by hokey bars, subpar flows, blatant chart-chasing and a distinct under-usage of the rapper's all-star guest collaborators popping up across and unfortunatelyThough a perfectly enjoyable listen thanks to consistently immaculate production throughout and Cordae's intimately introspective lyricism working more often than it doesn't, "From a Bird's Eye View" is held back from true greatness by hokey bars, subpar flows, blatant chart-chasing and a distinct under-usage of the rapper's all-star guest collaborators popping up across and unfortunately weighing down several of the record's centerpiece tracks.

    Choice Cuts: "Momma's Hood," "Today (feat. Gunna)," "C Carter," "Chronicles (feat. H.E.R. and Lil Durk)    … Expand
  3. rtmo2
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Didn’t think he could actually outdo his debut and here I am being proven wrong
  4. spacemanrecords
    Jan 22, 2022
    7
    The skills are ALL there for Cordae. He has great flow, and a great tone and I have no doubt that he will continue to grow in to a very mature and popular artist with time...

    This album displays a lot of that skill, and finesse, while also exposing some of the short comings of the artist. The truth is... the delivery/ display can sometimes come across as just generic or plain... I    The skills are ALL there for Cordae. He has great flow, and a great tone and I have no doubt that he will continue to grow in to a very mature and popular artist with time...

    This album displays a lot of that skill, and finesse, while also exposing some of the short comings of the artist. The truth is... the delivery/ display can sometimes come across as just generic or plain...

    I look forward to the progression, if Cordae does in fact stay in the game for as long as he wants (As he says on this record).

    I'm giving it a solid 7

    PS shout out the TechN9ne name drop on Sinister    … Expand
  5. Mango_Man
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    This is a very good listen that I highly recommend to anyone in the market for a more nostalgia rap style. This is the first project of his I have listened to, but it is a great first impression album. At the time of writing this I have not listened to any other work he's done. The beats and flows on this album are a very good vibe and I see myself returning to this again. The worst songThis is a very good listen that I highly recommend to anyone in the market for a more nostalgia rap style. This is the first project of his I have listened to, but it is a great first impression album. At the time of writing this I have not listened to any other work he's done. The beats and flows on this album are a very good vibe and I see myself returning to this again. The worst song here imo is "Today" with Gunna, not the biggest fan of Gunna but regardless this is still a good track 5-6/10 at worst. The best track here is Jean-Michel.… Expand
  6. Cozen
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Versatility, vocals, and solid features are all on this amazing album.
    Big step up from The lost Boy album which was a great debut album as well. Cordae is solidifying himself as a future great im the rap scene.    … Expand
  7. Musicgroot
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Such a nice album, from start to finish. Lyrics, beats and story all go so well together. Very clever bars and beats. The features are perfectly picked for every song.
  8. music_fan1
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Cordae is a strongly underrated rapper. I admire his lyricism and talent. There were so many great cuts on this album. Criminally underrated. As of now, it is my favorite hip-hop album to be released this year.

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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Jan 31, 2022
    60
    Still in command of strong technical skills and now rapping over instrumentals crafted with bigger budgets, Cordae falls short when he starts sounding a little too comfortably at home in the mainstream.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Jan 27, 2022
    58
    His rapping capabilities are clearly present and his newfound singing abilities hints at some more engaging possibilities down the road. But in order to translate those skills to his listeners, he’ll need to stray from the path already traveled, quit trying to prove himself and blaze his own trail rather than trying to please every rapper dead or alive he clearly wants to become.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 21, 2022
    50
    Although Cordae can be an engaging writer, on songs like “Momma’s Hood” his delivery is as dry as a teenager forced to read in class. “Jean-Michel” shows his competence as a rapper, but the song sounds like it’s reaching to be a classic ’90s rap interlude and landing at a Big Sean freestyle from L.A. Leakers.
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