God Don't Make Mistakes
by Conway the Machine
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. clem666
    Jun 18, 2023
    6
    I wish I could have rate this higher...
    A project paved with neat surprises. If Conway doesn't leave the main artistic direction taken by Griselda Records on most of the tracks here ('Lock Load', 'Piano Love', 'Drumwork' or even 'Babas'), he also lets room to other pleasant explorations. Explorations in which he tackles a variety of themes on a variety of flows: and that's what he's been    I wish I could have rate this higher...
    A project paved with neat surprises. If Conway doesn't leave the main artistic direction taken by Griselda Records on most of the tracks here ('Lock Load', 'Piano Love', 'Drumwork' or even 'Babas'), he also lets room to other pleasant explorations. Explorations in which he tackles a variety of themes on a variety of flows: and that's what he's been lacking in recently.
    My first observation was on 'So much More', where he manages to install some interesting statements contributing to shine through magnificent choirs. We can feel both his despair and hope, his fatigue and remaining resources in a never-ending fight. I have to admit that the previous song 'Stressed' kind of prepared the ground for such a emotional and introspective feature.
    Then came 'Wild Chapters' with the distinguished help from major producer Hit-Boy, 'Guilty' in which Conway reflects on his past and the major events of his life, and eventually the last title 'God Don't Make Mistakes' paced with The Alchemist's great contribution. All these tracks constitute the hidden hems of the record, while the rest sadly fails to provide anything notably new or fresh in Conway the Machine's discography in my opinion even if the second leg of the album sees more pace-changing tracks that are a real relief.
    Featurings are precious though as they help in breaking Conway's monotonous tone. Jill Scott's vocals are a true blessing on 'Chanel Pearls' for example.    … Expand
  2. MusicGuyMack
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    In spite of an incredibly rocky opening track, "God Don't Make Mistakes" quickly bounces back to prove its worth and then some, with Conway's brutally, soberingly frank lyricism sounding right at home amidst the album's brooding soundscapes and greatly benefitting from both his natural power and presence as a performer and smart usages of well-matched guest artists.

    Choice Cuts: "Tear    In spite of an incredibly rocky opening track, "God Don't Make Mistakes" quickly bounces back to prove its worth and then some, with Conway's brutally, soberingly frank lyricism sounding right at home amidst the album's brooding soundscapes and greatly benefitting from both his natural power and presence as a performer and smart usages of well-matched guest artists.

    Choice Cuts: "Tear Gas [feat. Rick Ross and Lil Wayne]," "Wild Chapters [feat. T.I. and Novel]," "So Much More"    … Expand
  3. spacemanrecords
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    This is no surprise at this point, but Conway is constantly pushing his sound and growing as an artist. God Don't Make Mistakes further cements this idea, and sees Conway spitting both his most menacing and most introspective/ self aware bars that we have ever heard from him...

    Tear Gas is a clear standout with absolute stellar A list features. Drumwork features fellow labelmates    This is no surprise at this point, but Conway is constantly pushing his sound and growing as an artist. God Don't Make Mistakes further cements this idea, and sees Conway spitting both his most menacing and most introspective/ self aware bars that we have ever heard from him...

    Tear Gas is a clear standout with absolute stellar A list features. Drumwork features fellow labelmates 7xvethegenius & Jae Skeese who absolutely FLOAT on this beat. Stressed has some of the most visceral and self reflective bars I've heard all year, and helps give context to Conway as a person. Really no skips...

    I'm giving this one a STRONG 8 with potential for a higher score as I further digest...    … Expand
  4. music_fan1
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Conway's growth as an artist is deeply noticed in this new project. His self-love and confidence in his bars that seem to fly out of his mouth effortlessly make this an enjoyable and noteworthy LP. As he states in the record, he is more than a rapper, which he definitely asserts as he creates a piece of art. The lyricism and lyrical themes are so deeply cemented in emotions and inspiring.Conway's growth as an artist is deeply noticed in this new project. His self-love and confidence in his bars that seem to fly out of his mouth effortlessly make this an enjoyable and noteworthy LP. As he states in the record, he is more than a rapper, which he definitely asserts as he creates a piece of art. The lyricism and lyrical themes are so deeply cemented in emotions and inspiring. So far, this is undeniably my favorite hip-hop album of the year, and possibly my favorite album of the year, thus far. I hope to see more growth from Conway as he ages and experiences more of the world in his next release.… Expand
  5. MatsvK
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    What a hip hop album! Great beats, great bars! Nothing more you can ask for a hip hop lp!
  6. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Wow, this is amazing. Seeing Conway at his most vulnerable creates something special. I feel for him. He is been through so much and expresses himself so well on this album. I cried when I heard "stressed". Easily one of the best Griselda albums, period. Amazing

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Mar 7, 2022
    90
    Easily Conway's most impressive work to date, God Don't Make Mistakes is a culmination of everything he's experienced and achieved so far, and a bridge to the next phase of his life.
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    Mar 4, 2022
    50
    With his debut album on Shady Records, Conway the Machine shows that he remains a gifted lyricist and a good storyteller, yet hardly offers anything original.
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Mar 2, 2022
    85
    For the most part, the sound palette on “God Don’t Make Mistakes” is painted as dark and grimy which suits Conway’s visceral crime details. Though he isn’t from New York City, he’s got the grit to match it. Many of the tracks show off his penchant for detailed street life depictions with polysyllabic rhymes delivered in a veteran’s flow.
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