Life Of A DON
by Don Toliver
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Clash Music
    Oct 13, 2021
    80
    A record that refuses to divulge its secrets immediately, ‘Life Of A Don’ is packed with immaculate sonic detail while also relishing a certain directness.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 13, 2021
    80
    Toliver adds a new flavour to his popular sound here, and while the result is a less cohesive record than ‘Heaven Or Hell’, the result is a similarly cosy sonic comfort blanket.
  3. Pitchfork
    Oct 13, 2021
    72
    As expected, Don Toliver’s latest album Life of a DON is hollow. ... But miraculously, the emptiness of it all is an afterthought—it sounds so damn good that who even cares if Don Toliver is an emotionless robot or not (he is). The hooks are catchy and slick. The beats are lush and radiant. And he has this distinctly piercing voice, with a wide range of melodies that could make an extremely basic line jotted down on a dinner napkin sound heartfelt.
  5. AllMusic
    Nov 1, 2021
    70
    At their best, they entrance to such an extent, like watching a slalom skier at half-speed, that the plainly worded sex talk is as inconsequential as any random boast about wealth. Toliver sounds anesthetized more often here.
  6. HipHopDX
    Nov 10, 2021
    64
    Life of a DON shows Toliver has a clear understanding of the strengths that have made him into a star already. It’s not a wack album, more so it’s just there, destined to be nothing more than late night background music.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Oct 13, 2021
    60
    The album does have its share of standout moments. ... But Don Toliver remains, perhaps intentionally, impenetrably enigmatic. In a culture replete with mysterious superstars, it makes Life of a Don ultimately a bit frustrating.

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Renffur
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Life of a Don showcases just what Don Toliver can do with a euphoric instrumental. He shows that the hype surrounding his feature on "DONDA"Life of a Don showcases just what Don Toliver can do with a euphoric instrumental. He shows that the hype surrounding his feature on "DONDA" was true and real. Life of a Don from start to finish is a great listen and has excellent production!… Full Review »
  2. MissTh3Luv
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Epically crafted and sounds of euphoric trap, Life of a Don is Don Toliver at his new high point. Better than Heaven or Hell and the featuresEpically crafted and sounds of euphoric trap, Life of a Don is Don Toliver at his new high point. Better than Heaven or Hell and the features were very unique. Best Songs were 2AM and OUTER-SPACE w Baby Keem.… Full Review »
  3. Mykhailo2
    Oct 17, 2021
    6
    mid album
    There is no something new like in moon track from donda with don toliver
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