Man on the Moon, Vol. 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager
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  • Summary: The rapper from Cleveland returns with the sequel to his debut album, featuring guest rappers Snoop Dogg and Cage.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 8, 2010
    90
    Whenever Mr Rager sets off on his next adventure we're ready, musical machetes in hand, to follow him into the undergrowth…
  2. The Boston Phoenix
    Dec 8, 2010
    88
    Brushes with the law and a cocaine habit sent his personal life on a turn to the dark side, something that's soon evident over the course of Mr. Rager's 17 remorseful tracks.
  3. Q Magazine
    Dec 20, 2010
    80
    Cudi is very much in a world of his own. [Dec 2010, p.110]
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  4. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Dec 8, 2010
    70
    With Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, it seems he's on the road to finding what works, with varying degrees of success.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Dec 21, 2010
    60
    Like his debut album, the sequel suffers and shines due to inconsistency. Cudi's strong creative streak leads him to follow through on every idea that crosses his mind, resulting in brilliantly unique moments and lots of stoner stumbles.
  6. PopMatters
    Dec 8, 2010
    60
    The album explores multiple reasons for obsession with drugs – spirituality, fantasy, genetics, compulsion, to avoid suicide. None are delved into as creatively as on the debut album.
  7. Urb
    Dec 8, 2010
    50
    Filtered drum patterns, neo-gospel arrangements and plaintive piano jams, along with curious and catchy enough melodies, obscure Cudi's guttural talk-raps for a bit.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 56
  3. Negative: 2 out of 56
  1. karlc
    Nov 9, 2010
    10
    Kid Cudi is the best "artist" in rap. Creatively no one, other than Kanye comes close. This album is an improvement over the last one and IKid Cudi is the best "artist" in rap. Creatively no one, other than Kanye comes close. This album is an improvement over the last one and I really think he's found his sound fully.… Expand
  2. jsm91
    Mar 27, 2011
    10
    Huge fan of the first album. When i heard this the first time there was only one song i really like. But then i played the one i liked andHuge fan of the first album. When i heard this the first time there was only one song i really like. But then i played the one i liked and didn't have repeat on, and now i just totally love all the songs. Just takes a litlle getting used to. Kid cudi is the man.… Expand
  4. MonkeMan
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Kid Cudi does it again. His best work to date no debate. Mr. Rager is a classic song and might be my favorite from him. Cudis voice is like aKid Cudi does it again. His best work to date no debate. Mr. Rager is a classic song and might be my favorite from him. Cudis voice is like a warm hug from your closest loved one and I really need that in my life.… Expand
  5. metheocratea
    Nov 10, 2010
    8
    This album is certainly a sequel to the previous album. How his first album was about him and his nightmares, this album is about him and hisThis album is certainly a sequel to the previous album. How his first album was about him and his nightmares, this album is about him and his acquisition of fame and fortune. His style is consistent and improving, although I feel this album is less progressive than the last. Mary J Blige is a great addition to the tracks she appears one and overall this album earns its place as a sequel to the first.… Expand
  6. DM29x
    Dec 9, 2021
    8
    I'd say an 8.5 but closer to 8 so ill put that. still holds up. amazing album
  7. Burning_Lettuce
    Mar 15, 2011
    8
    A creative change from his debut album, Legend tells a story about a man's rise and how he needs no one, to a man who falls and losesA creative change from his debut album, Legend tells a story about a man's rise and how he needs no one, to a man who falls and loses everything. Cudi takes a page from Kanye West in how his album flows, offering a change of style from song to song. All in all, a solid sequel to Man on the Moon.… Expand
  8. VagueSeven
    Nov 17, 2010
    0
    couldn't find a single good song on this album.... huge bust. it is almost unbearably to listen to the drone of his voice for 17 trackscouldn't find a single good song on this album.... huge bust. it is almost unbearably to listen to the drone of his voice for 17 tracks straight. -coming from a huge kid cudi fan… Expand

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