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Let's Start Here
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 64 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Lil Yachty is said to be a "psychedelic alternative album" that features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Fousheé, Diana Gordon, Justine Skye, and Teezo Touchdown.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Exclaim
    Feb 1, 2023
    80
    Sure, he did appear on a Tame Impala remix last year, but few could have expected such a vivid and exploratory psych album as Let's Start Here.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Feb 1, 2023
    80
    The record’s tight 57 minutes feel as cohesive a project as any artist has released in the streaming era. Yachty’s genuine adoration of his musical inspirations is like the Gen Z alchemy of Pinkpantheress, able to turn familiar source material into something entirely new.
  3. AllMusic
    Feb 2, 2023
    80
    Let's Start Here. may be more loud guitars than 808s, but Lil Yachty still commands the songs powerfully, making vessels of expression out of whatever sounds he chooses.
  4. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 2, 2023
    75
    While opinions will certainly be divided on Let’s Start Here., it’s undeniable that a rapper hasn’t committed so impressively and effortlessly to a rock genre since Kid Cudi’s Nirvana-inspired Speeding Bullet to Heaven.
  5. Clash Music
    Feb 1, 2023
    70
    There are moments of meandering musicality, and uncertain songcraft. That said, there’s plenty in here to soak up – from its title out, ‘Let’s Start Here’ seems to point to a fresh beginning for Lil Yachty.
  6. HipHopDX
    Feb 9, 2023
    68
    Let’s Start Here. is exciting at the first listen because the style is new to Lil Yachty himself. Alas, the shiny sheen of new experiences tends to dull over time and with repetition.
  7. Pitchfork
    Feb 1, 2023
    60
    It’s all so easy to digest, so pitch-perfect, so safe. Let’s Start Here. clearly and badly wants to be hanging up on those dorm room walls with Currents and Blonde and IGOR.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. Michaeljmoran3
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    An extremely cohesive, psychedlic rock album that feels like a blend of Pink Floyd and Thudercat. I thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish.
  2. Brighto
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Def alternative album of the year, the black Seminole is so grandiose it sounds like you just got put into a movie, pretty is enough to raise your self esteem a few levels,drive me crazy is such a feel good song it's a 10… Expand
  4. mason1337
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    I absolutely loved the album. It's not like any of his other music and it's such a crazy change to go through for an artist. Songs areI absolutely loved the album. It's not like any of his other music and it's such a crazy change to go through for an artist. Songs are passionate and keep the listener engaged. You can tell how much pure emotion he has put into each and I can't get enough of it. My favorite songs are: Drive me crazy, Black Seminole, reach the sunshine and failure. Definitely listen to these if you haven't. The transitions between the songs are so good and it feels like one big experience. It's crazy what an artist he has become and I can't wait to see what he does in the future.… Expand
  5. njasa10
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    An incredible ride from start to finish. Black Seminole is an incredible album opener.
  6. Elroki
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    This is a straight up psych rock album that is very good in its own right. Yes, you do a double take when you hear Yachty made it, but you getThis is a straight up psych rock album that is very good in its own right. Yes, you do a double take when you hear Yachty made it, but you get over that when you listen to it. Its a legit good psych rock album. Good enough that "who made it" means nothing. Highly successful, ecstatic, beautiful piece of art. This is the sound of an artist realizing their potential.… Expand
  7. SleepyHal0
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    I really like the blend of ethereal music, rock, and rap to convey very pretty vocal,
    the beats were pretty.
  8. jorxe
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    Its aight, the start is good, but many songs feel similar, plus there are way many better psychedelic rock albums out there, the meat ridingIts aight, the start is good, but many songs feel similar, plus there are way many better psychedelic rock albums out there, the meat riding on yachty is insaaaane.… Expand

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#23 Most Discussed Album of 2023