Man on the Moon, Vol. 3: The Chosen
by Kid Cudi
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Dec 11, 2020
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 311 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 277 out of 311
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 311
  3. Negative: 21 out of 311
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  1. Teeb_
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Definitely my favorite album of 2020. Cudi returned with that signature psychedelic hip hop sound. It all sounds so amazing and unique. Definitely worth the wait.
  2. garfield7081
    Mar 26, 2022
    4
    really hard to get through, lacks variety and much less entertaining than the first two motm albums

    best song: sad people

    worst song: sept. 16
  3. madonnastan33
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    A lot of people complain about the heavy trap sound early, but the fist half is great. I find myself bopping to She Knows This and Another Day a lot, but the true highlights are in the second half. Solo Dolo pt III marks the turning point of the wonderful conceptual journey initiated more than a decade ago. The masterful Alan Wake type alter ego that has plagued him for so long, though nowA lot of people complain about the heavy trap sound early, but the fist half is great. I find myself bopping to She Knows This and Another Day a lot, but the true highlights are in the second half. Solo Dolo pt III marks the turning point of the wonderful conceptual journey initiated more than a decade ago. The masterful Alan Wake type alter ego that has plagued him for so long, though now we can appreciate a higher degree of agency in how Cudi dictates destiny. It's something that has allowed him to grow and let others grow alongside him.
    Lord I Know is an optimistic note to end with. It feels like Cosmic Warrior pt 2 in a way, and certainly points in a more upward trajectory for whatever is next.
    I never saw myself as a huge fan of his work, but this album along the care and sensitivity put into it definitely made me a stan. Sept 16 is now one of my favorite songs. Even with the complaints that it doesn't slap, it doesn't have to. It's just vibes.    … Expand
  4. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil
  5. DM29x
    Dec 9, 2021
    8
    better than Man on the Moon 1 but worse than Man on the Moon 2, still a great album. His best album lyrically speaking
  6. LilLooneyB3ar
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Kid Cudi's Man On the Moon 3, Wow, from the perfect storytelling through the tracklist to the constant melodic singing on tracks, this album was sensational. Every single feature fit perfectly in their respective songs and none of them failed to bring out the feeling behind their words. By far this is Kid Cudi's best solo album and I don't think he will do better than this for a longKid Cudi's Man On the Moon 3, Wow, from the perfect storytelling through the tracklist to the constant melodic singing on tracks, this album was sensational. Every single feature fit perfectly in their respective songs and none of them failed to bring out the feeling behind their words. By far this is Kid Cudi's best solo album and I don't think he will do better than this for a long while. Anyone wanting to make a story album take notes at this masterpiece that is Man on the Moon 3.… Expand
  7. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    6
    This album is decent but it's my least favorite of the trilogy. It has some just average songs and weird sound effects.
    Best songs: Solo Dolo, Pt. III, Sad People
    Worst songs: -
  8. SaintPablo32
    Jun 4, 2021
    9
    The first half of the album features Scott experimenting with the current landscape of trap but adds his own style to it and it is enjoyable and works well most of the time. The other half of the album sounds like previous Cudi songs but improved upon and these songs are extremely addicting to listen to. You'll find yourself coming back to this album after a few listens.

    9/10 - Extremely    The first half of the album features Scott experimenting with the current landscape of trap but adds his own style to it and it is enjoyable and works well most of the time. The other half of the album sounds like previous Cudi songs but improved upon and these songs are extremely addicting to listen to. You'll find yourself coming back to this album after a few listens.

    9/10 - Extremely Enjoyable    … Expand
  9. flacko1101
    May 30, 2021
    9
    Cudi just repeated his miracle as it was with MoM 1 and 2. No one was able to go so deep into my inner state for the last 10 years as he did with "The void"
  10. yungmuv
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    The only good thing that reminds the past year. 3 songs that I particularly enjoyed while listening: "Tequila shots", "Show out" and "Elsie's baby boy (flashback)". Enjoy!
  11. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
  12. gabe_wil
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Cudi delivered the best album of 2020, and to be completely honest it wasn't really close.
  13. Macwop
    Mar 22, 2021
    0
    Get ready for liftoff. Man on the moon 3, The latest installment of the man on the moon series created by Kid Cudi is more than just an album but a get away from reality. Scott Mesicudi better known as “Kid Cudi” brings to you a whole new experience. In this album Cudi is going heads up with his depression and brings us along for the ride. Cudi with his harmonic voice over his futuristicGet ready for liftoff. Man on the moon 3, The latest installment of the man on the moon series created by Kid Cudi is more than just an album but a get away from reality. Scott Mesicudi better known as “Kid Cudi” brings to you a whole new experience. In this album Cudi is going heads up with his depression and brings us along for the ride. Cudi with his harmonic voice over his futuristic ambient alternative hip-hop beats, Sings about how he's struggling with loving himself but through the album he begins to over power the depression. This album in a way is therapeutic for anyone that is going through depression or feels like giving up.
    Throughout the album Kid Cudi is at war with his demons and refusing to go back to his old ways which tends to be a problem that many face in everyday life. In the first song of the album “Tequila shots” Cudi sings “ Alotta Stuff waitin on me right now, it's a storm never thought i would be back here bleeding” This shows that he is struggling within himself and is falling back into a familiar place of pain. Then goes to sing on the chorus “Can’t stop this war, in me, in me ,Hm, hear me now, hey This time I'm ready for it” Even though Cudi is struggling he’s ready this time around .
    As the album continues Cudi continues to try to find an even ground with his demons and begins to feel as if he isn't changing . This to me is something that a lot of people go through at times . Struggling with being the same old person that they once were and struggling to not continue down a bad path. For example , In the song “Another Day” Cudi sings “Day fades and the sun goes away Same old guy and the same old pain Ain't much changin' me, y'all (yeah)Seems like ain't nothin' changin' me, y'all Thank God it's all another day But I can't go escape, what I have made Nah, ain't much changin' me, y'all (yeah)Seems like ain't nothin' changin' me, y'all (yeah)” . To feel as if you aren't going anywhere and stuck in a bad position is something millions face everyday. Cudi is expressing to the audience and is letting us all know that we are not alone in this.
    Future more, The ending of Man on the Moon 3, Cudi begins to realize his inner strength and begins to have hope . For example, in the last song of the album
    “Lord i Know” Cudi sings on the chorus “ Start to show, Blessings in my life, lord i know, you can make it right” The tone of voice completely changes from the first song Tequila Shots, Cudi ends the album in hope .
    In all, Cudi is sharing his experience with depression and is shedding light on a topic that isn't as openly discussed as it should be. Man on the Moon 3 is more than just a cry for help yet an open experience for anyone to interrupt in their own unique way.    … Expand
  14. Faugustas
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    This is the worst Man On The Moon. I LOVE IT. The only reason why it is the weakest one is because the other ones are just amazing.
  15. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    7
    I smoke dope like kid cudi 7/10
    I smoke dope like kid cudi 7/10
    I smoke dope like kid cudi 7/10
  16. Badro_
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    This album is AMAZING! good to have kid Cudi back! I really liked the sound of the album even though i felt the album was a bit long
  17. bigguy1287
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    Man On the Moon 3, while not as good as the first, is a large improvement from Kid Cudi's recent solo discography. There are a few very catchy tunes on here, such as She Knows This or Show Out. There are infectious melodies throughout this project, and of course some classic Kid Cudi humming. Overall, pretty damn good album.
  18. qotisfiya
    Jan 26, 2021
    5
    I’ll give Scott a 5 for trying, but this isn’t the HOLY GRAIL sound I was expecting from him.
    The album sounded like long “Mimic Travis Scott” song. Tequila shots gives me MOTM II vibes. “The Void” was probably the only song that gave me real “Scott Mescudi” vibes. Everything else just did not sound good to me. MOTM the end of day is a classic and blueprint for one of the greatest and    I’ll give Scott a 5 for trying, but this isn’t the HOLY GRAIL sound I was expecting from him.
    The album sounded like long “Mimic Travis Scott” song. Tequila shots gives me MOTM II vibes. “The Void” was probably the only song that gave me real “Scott Mescudi” vibes. Everything else just did not sound good to me. MOTM the end of day is a classic and blueprint for one of the greatest and ahead of its time albums of all time. Cudi simply won’t be able to capture that album because it could only be done once. I will always be a fan, but this isn’t it.    … Expand
  19. chrisdaggi0608
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    The album as a whole is very enjoyable, especially compared to his last three albums. One minor problem is that there is no one song that seems like a smash hit like “Pursuit of Happiness” “Up Up and Away”, and “Day N Night”. Despite this, the album ranks as one of Cudi best, probably right after Man on the Moon The End of Day, making this his second best album
  20. TovinOnThaTrack
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    Kid Cudi's half "return to form" half "modern adaptation" greatly satisfies. This album has the same heart and soul as the two other albums of it's namesake, but also takes the style of moody, emotional trap music (that he himself pioneered) and incorporates many of the elements that are staples of other artists who have taken this sound and made it their own. From front to back, thisKid Cudi's half "return to form" half "modern adaptation" greatly satisfies. This album has the same heart and soul as the two other albums of it's namesake, but also takes the style of moody, emotional trap music (that he himself pioneered) and incorporates many of the elements that are staples of other artists who have taken this sound and made it their own. From front to back, this album's consistent sound, sticky hook writing, and trademark Cudi style are once again a winning combination. In Cudi's discography, this album is undoubtably the best since the "Man on the Moon" series' first installment.… Expand
  21. ohajimoh
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    People doubted Kid Cudi and didn't think this album would be any good. You have to give him credit because a lot of artists can't make a better album than there first few albums.
  22. Moreno23
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    a top 5 album of 2020. The production level is great, and Kid Cudi's signature humming still carries the vibe of the album. All I can say is listen to it
  23. JMFILM
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Kid Cudi’s best since Mr Rager. A beautiful album that feels like a mix of new and classic Cudi in the best ways possible! Solo Dolo 3 and Lord I Know are instant classics that actually made me cry the first time I listened to them.

    I wish there were more theatrical elements to tie it together with Motm1&2. But this is still an amazing album.
  24. Sissine
    Dec 31, 2020
    1
    B.O.R.I.NG. Very disappointed of one of my favorite modern hip-hop artists . Too much hideous auto-tune... Anyway thanks Kudi for your previous albums.
  25. tuxpingviini
    Dec 26, 2020
    3
    This album is boring. It does make for average level background music, though.
  26. candywalls
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing
  27. ChunkDump
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    oh the humming!!! Cudi is back with this project! i dont know what that last couple **** he put out was but this def made up for it.
  28. Renffur
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    This was a pretty solid album, and never listend to much by Kid Cudi aside from his previous Man on The Moon tracks and Kids See Ghosts. But this album is a return to form! I wasn't a fan of SB2H and I know he had his hardships. It's pleasant to see a beloved artist like Cudi bounce back, and with that you can feel that within this album. Worth a listen for sure!
  29. adamdg3353
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Kid Cudi's Man On The Moon III is possibly his best solo project, featuring amazing tracks, lyrics, and otherworldly production. Although the Pop Smoke and Trippie Redd features were unnecessary and rather disappointing, this is still an amazing album overall.

    Favourite tracks: Tequila Shots, Another Day, Dive, Damaged, Sad People, Sept. 16, The Void, Lovin' Me, Lord I Know Least    Kid Cudi's Man On The Moon III is possibly his best solo project, featuring amazing tracks, lyrics, and otherworldly production. Although the Pop Smoke and Trippie Redd features were unnecessary and rather disappointing, this is still an amazing album overall.

    Favourite tracks: Tequila Shots, Another Day, Dive, Damaged, Sad People, Sept. 16, The Void, Lovin' Me, Lord I Know

    Least favourite tracks: Show Out, Rockstar Knights    … Expand
  30. erolsabadosh
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Great album, really enjoy listening! Favorite tracks are solo dolo III, the void and lord I know.
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  1. AllMusic
    Jan 20, 2021
    70
    Cudi wrestles with the same struggles that have plagued him since he began sharing the complexities of his internal world, but at its best, Man on the Moon, Vol 3: The Chosen shows that years of struggle have yielded substantial growth.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Dec 17, 2020
    50
    His music might still be relatable, but it has never sounded so cliché.
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  3. Consequence
    Dec 16, 2020
    83
    Throughout the journey of the Man on the Moon trilogy, which is imbued with many twists and turns, The Chosen captures Cudi as victorious, finally reaching his long-awaited destination.
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