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  • Summary: Terius "The Dream" Nash has crafted countless hit songs, including Rihanna's "Umbrella," and returns with his third solo album of hip-hop hits.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. NOW Magazine
    100
    On this final installment of his love triptych, he once again takes the genre in bold new directions and improves on classic sounds.
  2. Pitchfork
    86
    With Love King, it no longer feels as if he's splitting the difference between his pop star ambition and a large cult of admirers.
  3. Urb
    80
    Sonically, Love King is the kind of record you'll want to play over and over because it's so aurally pleasing.
  4. The Guardian
    Dec 10, 2010
    80
    Love King doesn't win points for subtlety but, as an example of a producer at the top of his game, it's second to none.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    75
    Ultimately, while occasionally repetitive, Love King proves that The-Dream's claim to the throne isn't unfounded, even if it's unclear whether he's left the bedroom in the last five years.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    70
    Regardless of whether Love King proves the smash he clearly hopes it will be, Nash will, undoubtedly, continue to churn out melody after melody.
  7. Uncut
    60
    Nash's relentless sex-pestering ultimately becomes tiresome but his music can often be magnificent. [Oct 2010, p.94]
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  1. Supermanhere
    Jun 18, 2013
    10
    Album is top class rnb only the dream can pull off this is the dream's best album by far flawless album dope lyrics ears for beats on pointAlbum is top class rnb only the dream can pull off this is the dream's best album by far flawless album dope lyrics ears for beats on point that flawless RNB the transitions are godly… Expand
  2. tarekmallo
    Sep 16, 2010
    10
    With unforgettable lyrics and an amazing production and beats, Love King is The-Dream's best sounding album yet and probably the best rapWith unforgettable lyrics and an amazing production and beats, Love King is The-Dream's best sounding album yet and probably the best rap album I've heard this year alongside Big Boi's Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Keep'em comin'.… Expand
  4. marsb4
    Aug 20, 2010
    9
    This Album is banging not the best and not his best but its full of intoxicating melodies and it plays like a storyline, music with meaningThis Album is banging not the best and not his best but its full of intoxicating melodies and it plays like a storyline, music with meaning and every song explains the topic or theme which is "Love King" whether its sex or love balancing with a hint of heartbreak its a cant miss album for dream fans… Expand
  5. AshSnowman54
    Sep 14, 2010
    8
    I don't understand why The-Dream isn't as popular as Lady Gaga. He is essentially her male equivalent, in the sense that they are bothI don't understand why The-Dream isn't as popular as Lady Gaga. He is essentially her male equivalent, in the sense that they are both revolutionary pop stars, dripping with sexual culture and American materialism. Whether that's good or bad is irrelevant. What is relevant is sweeping this album is, how well it represents this aspect of our culture, and how The-Dream creates incredible song after another. It's not the flawless work of pop that Love vs. Money was; however, I found it to be great continuation of his legacy.… Expand

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