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  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, Elton John, and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Sep 17, 2021
    100
    Lil Nas X’s 15-track rookie album is filled with raw emotion, honesty, and a lot of insight.
  2. Sep 17, 2021
    100
    It hits an impressively eclectic sweet spot between hip-hop and pop, leaping confidently from trap beats and martial horns to grinding, distorted hard rock; from music that recalls early 00s R&B to stadium ballads. The genre-hopping is unified by melodies. Song for song, Montero has more hooks – and stickier ones – than any other big rap album thus far released in 2021.
  3. Sep 22, 2021
    90
    Montero delivers in droves, a powerful realization of self that boldly places sexuality, honesty, and vulnerability at the fore.
  4. Sep 17, 2021
    80
    He proves that he is a fully-fledged, multifaceted person who can do it all, and has all the makings of a modern yet ever-evolving pop star. He just remembers to have a fun, honest time while doing it.
  5. Sep 20, 2021
    80
    The music throughout MONTERO suggests that Nas X has a very bright future ahead of him.
  6. Sep 23, 2021
    75
    Everything’s he’s done has led to this engaging debut record, a work that allows his inner self to shine.
  7. 60
    Without visuals to add a knowing wink and a flourish of pop absurdity, it sometimes settles into a comfortable groove of trap-influenced drum beats, moody instrumentals, Frank Ocean-y electric guitars and percussive brass peals. Rarely deviating from earnestness, this is at odds with the absurd brilliance of his defining moments thus far.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 16 out of 166
  1. Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da minha vidaaa, nasceu pra ser aclamado. Amei o rap, os feats, as músicas, arrasou
  2. Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Not only an important moment in music and an important moment in queer culture, but a flawless, sonically-diverse debut album - it soars inNot only an important moment in music and an important moment in queer culture, but a flawless, sonically-diverse debut album - it soars in its upbeat moments and its softer moments. Triumphant, charismatic, honest, innovative, brave, and introspective. Expand
  3. Sep 18, 2021
    10
    This album is awesome good lyrics, good cover just woooow beautiful album best album of the year
  4. Sep 18, 2021
    10
    Just amazing! Lil knows what the current generation needs and he go for it!
  5. Nov 4, 2021
    9
    I'm not a fan of rappers but this album is very good, the lyrics and the sounds catchy. I love this album and also they include collaborationsI'm not a fan of rappers but this album is very good, the lyrics and the sounds catchy. I love this album and also they include collaborations with other iconic singers. Expand
  6. Sep 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing debut album from a Incredible breakout artist. Awesome album but not perfect. Expand
  7. Sep 19, 2021
    0
    Although there are some good songs on this album, my faves including "Dead Right Now", "Industry Baby", "Dollar Sign Slime", much of the albumAlthough there are some good songs on this album, my faves including "Dead Right Now", "Industry Baby", "Dollar Sign Slime", much of the album feels underwritten or derivative. There are moments where Lil' Nas X dabbles in Pop and Pop Rock which end up sounding like corny kid's music (ex. That's What I Want") or just awfully written (ex. One Of Me). Overall the low points overshadow the moments of good music. Expand

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