Luv Is Rage 2
by Lil Uzi Vert
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Aug 25, 2017
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 108
  3. Negative: 13 out of 108
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  1. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  2. draediamond
    Sep 24, 2017
    8
    I actually give it a 7-8 but the average is 6.7 and that's too low for this album. It's far from bad but it has to grow on you because it's not like LUV is Rage at all really. He has strong and weak moments as all artists do but his strongest moments are mostly when he sings/raps about real life and goes toward the outer edge of hip hop. Is it his best project? Not really but I can't sayI actually give it a 7-8 but the average is 6.7 and that's too low for this album. It's far from bad but it has to grow on you because it's not like LUV is Rage at all really. He has strong and weak moments as all artists do but his strongest moments are mostly when he sings/raps about real life and goes toward the outer edge of hip hop. Is it his best project? Not really but I can't say yes or no because it really depends on the type of mood you're in when you listen to Uzi as I feel all 3 of his projects are different parts in his story. The intro sucks and Early 20 Rager is questionable (but undeniably hype) but overall, there aren't songs here that I would really consider complete garbage. Neon Guts, The Way Life Goes, XO Tour Lif3 (obviously), Dark Queen, and Sauce it Up are highlights here. Feelings Mutual and For Real are honorable mentions. Bottom line, it may not be your cup of tea but it's almost impossible to not have a song that you keep on repeat. Congrats, Uzi.… Expand
  3. Dragonfly02
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    I really liked this album! It was better than Luv Is Rage 1. Luv Is Rage 1 was okay, but this album was better than the first. There were a few songs that I wasn't feeling, but overall, great album!!
  4. DavidWasHere
    Nov 17, 2017
    3
    I had nothing against Lil Uzi Vert really besides that he has an annoying voice. His music was never something on my radar and I was not really planning on listening to it. However I decided since the entire thing was available to stream on Soundcloud and you don't have to have a special account to listen to it, I decided why not.

    That was a mistake. While Uzi's voice is kind of    I had nothing against Lil Uzi Vert really besides that he has an annoying voice. His music was never something on my radar and I was not really planning on listening to it. However I decided since the entire thing was available to stream on Soundcloud and you don't have to have a special account to listen to it, I decided why not.

    That was a mistake.

    While Uzi's voice is kind of annoying, he's just not a very good MC. His flow averages out to being basic and most of his words and rhymes range from generic money and hoes anthems to cringeworthy when he tries to be "real". But the major kneecap in this album is the production. Uzi's appeal is mixing cloud rap with harsh trap rap, and the results are a mess. None of the two mixes at all and it just ends up being an autotune and EDM-trap nightmare. The high-hats and distorted bass kill the ethereal synths when it's not being aggressively repetitive. I now know why people don't like Uzi. The tracks with the guest features (Neon Guts with Pharrell and UnFazed with the Weeknd) and XO Tour Llif3 are the only decent tracks here.    … Expand
  5. Necktienick
    Jul 25, 2018
    2
    this album truly shows what hip hop has gone to. now hear me out when i say this album is bad. it isn't bad because of the production but because of uzi himself. his voice is annoying but what i have a problem with is that his lyrics are either all over the place or talk about the same thing every other average rapper would. like some of my friends will trash talk rappers like Eminem andthis album truly shows what hip hop has gone to. now hear me out when i say this album is bad. it isn't bad because of the production but because of uzi himself. his voice is annoying but what i have a problem with is that his lyrics are either all over the place or talk about the same thing every other average rapper would. like some of my friends will trash talk rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar but right after praise this guy for talking about money brand names and women. the only tracks that are ok are Xo tour life (only for its hook and beat), Unfazed (literally only because of the weeknd) and 444 + 222 ( the repetition honestly isnt that annoying to me also you ain't slick just name the song 666) other than that the only one i can see an argument for would be neon guts but from opening track to the closing this thing is painful… Expand
  6. lucas_j
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Amazing album and still listening to as one of my favourites. Lil uzi showing us how he can make anything sound good, featuring some of the best beats known to rap. There's not many albums that will have you singing "all my friends are dead". Timeless.
    9/10
    Highlights: 444+222, Feelings Mutual, Pretty Mami, How to Talk, 20Min
  7. spenceryang8
    Jun 5, 2019
    3
    Lil Uzi Vert's debut studio album is the musical equivalent to binge eating Sour Patch Kids.

    FAV TRACKS: 444+222, XO TOUR LLIF3, EARLY 20 RAGER

    LEAST FAV TRACK: TWO
  8. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    2
    nope.

    Best Tracks:XO Tour Llif3,The Way Life Goes,Unfazed
    Worst Tracks: Every other track.
  9. Canadasnukes
    Jan 6, 2020
    9
    Honestly uzi just flows naturally. Even if it gets boring its very catchy hooks help keep you interested. The beats also make the album a whole lot better too. If you’re just lookin for some trap bangers then this is your go to album.
  10. spacebear1
    May 16, 2018
    6
    Luv is Rage 2 is honestly better than the first in my opinion. Lil Uzi Vert does a great job creating his own unique voice in hip hop. Most of the songs on this album are very catchy and memorable. I also like that he sings about things in his life like break ups and addictions. However, this isn't perfect. Some of the songs are forgettable and generic. Aside from the generic songs, thisLuv is Rage 2 is honestly better than the first in my opinion. Lil Uzi Vert does a great job creating his own unique voice in hip hop. Most of the songs on this album are very catchy and memorable. I also like that he sings about things in his life like break ups and addictions. However, this isn't perfect. Some of the songs are forgettable and generic. Aside from the generic songs, this is a pretty good album.… Expand
  11. chris_j_feher
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This was the first time I actually listened to Uzi, a friend recommended this album to me and after listening to it, i was honestly very impressed. The beats were fire, and almost all the songs were catchy. I especially enjoyed Neon Guts, XO Tour Llif3 and The Way Life Goes. Compared to his previous works, this album did not disappoint. I already can't wait for his next one.
  12. harungul55
    Mar 2, 2019
    6
    Except XO TOUR Llif3,Dark Queen and The Way Life Goes (feat. Oh Wonder) I didn't interest by other songs.But superficially I liked the album.
  13. clem666
    Dec 12, 2020
    6
    This album starts with the most striking and original rap songs I've heard in a while. The five first songs demonstrate that Lil Uzi Vert can be innovative, dark and savage. Instrumentals are light and tumultuous while Uzi's flow rains from the sky.
    The big disappointing starts (according to me) from the sixth track ('For Real'), which is the perfect example of what I hated in 'Luv Is    This album starts with the most striking and original rap songs I've heard in a while. The five first songs demonstrate that Lil Uzi Vert can be innovative, dark and savage. Instrumentals are light and tumultuous while Uzi's flow rains from the sky.
    The big disappointing starts (according to me) from the sixth track ('For Real'), which is the perfect example of what I hated in 'Luv Is Rage 2': production becomes generic or unnecessarily weird and unpleasant, and Lil Uzi Vert don't stop to repeat dumb hooks again and again. Surprisigly the album aura changes drastically and is characterized by a despairing lukewarmness and blandness. It's sad because I like this artist and his work but I can't stand being served music of this quality. From tracks 6 to 13 we keep this boring and preheated atmosphere. Even the featurings with The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams don't manage to get us out of it. The Weeknd also does his best to add some more repetitiveness to the whole project. We clearly didn't need that, thanks.
    At the very end of 'Luv Is Rage' we feel like some good songs come back. 'Dark Queen' and 'XO Lif3 Tour' beautifully and epically end the whole thing but it won't make me forget what I had to endure to get to these. Wierdly the deluxe version add four songs including one great ('20 Min') while the three others manage to make us flashback to the middle of the soup.
    For me it's a 6.5/10 and I sadly admit it is overrated.    … Expand
  14. CharLusk12
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    Tons of great production and a bit more nice signing from Uzi than on his other projects. It is his longest album with 16 songs but still only has like 2 or 3 skips. It has some of Uzi’s best songs like XO Tour Llife and Neon Guts. While not the most lyrical album it is a very fun listen.
  15. BlakeFuller
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    This album came at the perfect time for me and really turned me into a huge fan of Lil Uzi. Every song on this album has great production. While Lil Uzi isn’t very lyrical he does manage to at least hold a singular theme about love throughout the album. This album is more about how good the songs sound and I’m glad to say this project is a very enjoyable listin. With bangers like 444+222This album came at the perfect time for me and really turned me into a huge fan of Lil Uzi. Every song on this album has great production. While Lil Uzi isn’t very lyrical he does manage to at least hold a singular theme about love throughout the album. This album is more about how good the songs sound and I’m glad to say this project is a very enjoyable listin. With bangers like 444+222 to vibey songs such as 20 mins. Fav Tracks) Sauce it up, The way life goes, dark queen, X, Xo tour life, and 20 mins. Bad Tracks) Early 20s rager.… Expand
  16. connorledgerwoo
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    A truly flawless studio album, “LUV is rage 2” by Lil Uzi Vert shows the world who Lil Uzi Vert is and the artwork he creates. In general, most musical artists find a sound that people like and stick to that sound... not Lil Uzi Vert. The differences between songs throughout this album is the reason for its beauty. The way he is able to make an album with songs that are emotional and fullA truly flawless studio album, “LUV is rage 2” by Lil Uzi Vert shows the world who Lil Uzi Vert is and the artwork he creates. In general, most musical artists find a sound that people like and stick to that sound... not Lil Uzi Vert. The differences between songs throughout this album is the reason for its beauty. The way he is able to make an album with songs that are emotional and full of feelings and then completely switch it up to make upbeat, exciting songs is something I have never experienced to this extent. LUV is Rage 2 is the definition of an album that does it all.
    A big reason for the different songs and variation throughout the album is because of Lil Uzi Vert’s personal life. At the beginning of the creation of “Luv is Rage 2,” he was in a long term relationship with his girlfriend at the time, Brittany Byrd. This is a big reason for the uptempo and exciting songs but during the time of recording, they broke up. By lyrics alone, throughout the album you can tell when the song was recorded, pre or post breakup. The album is split up in a way that about half of the songs are ones you would play at a club and the others you would listen to in your room alone with your airpods in. It truly shows how music and how artists implement their real life situations into their own music.
    Starting at the beginning of the album, songs like “Two” and “444+222” that transition into “Sauce It Up” show what kind of mood Lil Uzi Vert was in when recording. Moving farther down the album, a perfect song to show the change of emotion by Lil Uzi Vert is “The Way Life Goes.” By the name of the song alone, you can somewhat guess what it’s going to be about and can make an assumption of what kind of emotions he was feeling while recording. Lil Uzi Vert does this beautifully throughout the entire album by being able to make all sorts of different songs. For example, his most popular song is called “XO Tour Life” which includes lyrics like “I don’t really care if you cry, on the real you should’ve never lied.” This is pretty clear how upset he was and he had no shame in hiding his raw emotions. I think because of that raw emotion, that is one of the biggest reasons why this song in particular was played so often and the reason why it got so popular. Being able to show such true self and be so vulnerable is something that allows people to relate and I think that is a big factor for his popularity and ever growing fan base.
    Lil Uzi Vert’s album, LUV is Rage 2 debuted at number 1 on Billboard's top 200 chart after the first week of its release. The song I mentioned previously, “XO Tour Life,” peaked at number 7 on the “Hot 100” chart and could be heard all around the country on the radio. After the first week of it’s release, it sold over 130,000 units and had over 150.6 million on demand streams through Apple Music, Spotify, and SoundCloud. To this day, “XO Tour Life” has 456 million views on Youtube. My point of all these statistics was to show the success of the album and show how socially accepted it was when it was released. With streams, views, and sales, “LUV is Rage 2” was considered to be Lil Uzi Vert’s most successful album ever released at that time. This was a few years ago, August of 2017 to be exact, but Lil Uzi has released a couple other albums since then and his popularity and fame have made him a real life superstar.
    Lil Uzi Vert’s personality and charisma is something that a lot of fans enjoy and actually are sometimes the only reason for them being a fan. He has a huge social media influence and likes to show off the crazy things he buys and does. For example, Lil Uzi Vert was the first person to implant a 23 million dollar pink diamond in his forehead. I know that sounds crazy and no way it could be true but that’s just who Lil Uzi Vert is. He loves his family and his fans but sometimes he does the craziest and most unusual things a person could do. With all that being said, all of these lifestyle choices and crazy things he likes to do, really show in his music and are truly responsible for the artistic beauty behind it.

    Work Cited
    LUV is Rage 2. Lil Uzi Vert. Atlantic Records, 2017.    … Expand
  17. Lanka8104
    Jan 28, 2022
    6
    This album , for me , is not good enough , and I don't know what's wrong about it , but I didnt enjoy it.
  18. lankaopinions
    Apr 15, 2022
    5
    In general I did not enjoy this album . I think that's it I can't make a good critic about this album so yeah. 5/10.
  19. kkaze
    May 29, 2022
    10
    This album is probably the best Lil Uzi album out there. followed by Eternal Atake or vs the world.
  20. AverageMusic
    Aug 26, 2022
    3
    This album isn't good. This review may be a bit boring, because this album is boring. I really only enjoyed 2 songs on this record, 'Sauce it Up'' and 'X0 T0UR LIF3'. The lyrics were pretty goofy at some points, like ''She says she does fine but I'm cooler (I'm so cool) i got more diamonds than your jewler. (Bling Blaow) All my girls dress like they work at Hooters." And as I mentionedThis album isn't good. This review may be a bit boring, because this album is boring. I really only enjoyed 2 songs on this record, 'Sauce it Up'' and 'X0 T0UR LIF3'. The lyrics were pretty goofy at some points, like ''She says she does fine but I'm cooler (I'm so cool) i got more diamonds than your jewler. (Bling Blaow) All my girls dress like they work at Hooters." And as I mentioned this album is boring. As evidence there's an entire song of The Weekend just saying, "I'm un fazed", a billion times over and over. Uzi's rapping was so unmemorable that's all I remmeber of the song. But yeah thats's all I really gotta say about this album.… Expand
  21. alldank
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Lil Uzi Vert's "Luv is Rage 2" is an absolute masterpiece that showcases his unparalleled artistry. From start to finish, the album takes listeners on a captivating journey filled with infectious beats, captivating lyrics, and Uzi's unique vocal delivery. The production is top-notch, blending elements of trap, emo rap, and melodic flows flawlessly. Uzi's introspective and emotiveLil Uzi Vert's "Luv is Rage 2" is an absolute masterpiece that showcases his unparalleled artistry. From start to finish, the album takes listeners on a captivating journey filled with infectious beats, captivating lyrics, and Uzi's unique vocal delivery. The production is top-notch, blending elements of trap, emo rap, and melodic flows flawlessly. Uzi's introspective and emotive storytelling adds depth to every track, making it relatable on a personal level. "Luv is Rage 2" is a testament to Uzi's growth as an artist, solidifying his place in the hip-hop scene and leaving fans craving for more.… Expand
  22. prohater
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I’ve been listening to this album since it’s release in 2017, it’s still fresh, and still enjoyable. It has no skips and some outstanding songs The Way Life Goes and Xo Tour Llif3 are masterpieces. This is definitely Uzi’s best work.

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75

Generally favorable reviews - 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
    Dec 6, 2017
    70
    Although Uzi's post-breakup pain rears its head throughout the entirety of the album, many of the tracks are too fun to get too bogged down in emotions.
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 19, 2017
    70
    The breadth of sounds covered will scan as inconsistency to all but the most pious Uzi devotees, but it’s hard to imagine anything else serving as a more comprehensive document of rap in 2017.
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Sep 13, 2017
    65
    As for today's singing rappers, Vert fits in comfortably next to the likes of Fetty Wap and French Montana, and I have little qualms with calling him a better writer than the latter. The production is a little bit more of a mixed bag.
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