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Genesis
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length solo release for the Odd Future member features guest appearances from such artiitss as Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Mac Miller, Anderson .Paak, and Tyler, The Creator.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. HipHopDX
    Apr 28, 2016
    80
    It’s the subtle sequencing--deliberate to show his progression--that elevates the project from merely a delinquent to being the tale of a reformed man.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 28, 2016
    80
    [Domo Genesis] still talks about weed and weirdness, and sometimes with a star-studded guest list, as the killer "Go (Gas)" features Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Tyler, The Creator. Mac Miller figures into the great "Coming Back", but the bits about Domo's family, his autistic brother, and his own search for self make this a meatier album than expected.
  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 28, 2016
    72
    Sometimes the hooks on Genesis get wonky, there are portions of the record that feel unfinished (like the second half of "Wanderer"), and every now and then Domo will sneak in a groaner. But for the most part, Genesis is a revelation.
  4. Exclaim
    Apr 28, 2016
    60
    Domo's Genesis is a step in the right direction, but he's walking to his destination, and not anywhere near where he needs to be just yet.
  5. Pretty Much Amazing
    Apr 28, 2016
    58
    The sparks of great art are there, but the brain behind the creation lays dormant. Time will tell where Domo goes, and honestly Genesis isn't a bad beginning.
  6. The Wire
    May 9, 2016
    50
    An album which largely plays assured and empty. Genesis is home to a few brilliant moments, however. [May 2016, p.49]
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Cypher_ATL
    May 16, 2016
    8
    Behind the big three of Earl, Frank, and Tyler, Domo is easily my favorite, and I was expecting something big and I had very high standardsBehind the big three of Earl, Frank, and Tyler, Domo is easily my favorite, and I was expecting something big and I had very high standards coming into this album. Coming into it I thought that it was about two or three years too late, but I still gave him a chance. What he gave back to us in return was a very very good project, I was pleasantly surprised a little by what he gave us, especially after the spit up of Odd Future, and this is one of the best albums in the Odd Future discography. I love the production throughout this whole project, even though there were only a few tiny bumps, and also the effort he put into each track I absolutely loved. My favorite songs on the album were Dapper, One Below, and Faded in the Moment. Some of the tracks I thought needed a little more work were Questions, Brotha, and Go (Gas). This is a great gift for his loyal fans that has always stuck by his side, and I really love what Domo ended up giving us.… Expand
  2. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 12, 2023
    5
    I really liked Domo Genesis in the Odd Furure but this solo album didn’t hit me
  4. Extablisment
    Feb 18, 2018
    1
    Overrated shock rapper exploits the worst of our culture trying to get attention. Yawn.

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