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Montero
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85

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 465 Ratings

  • 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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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Consequence
    Sep 17, 2021
    100
    Lil Nas X’s 15-track rookie album is filled with raw emotion, honesty, and a lot of insight.
  2. The Guardian
    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. AllMusic
    Sep 22, 2021
    90
    Montero delivers in droves, a powerful realization of self that boldly places sexuality, honesty, and vulnerability at the fore.
  4. Exclaim
    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. musicOMH.com
    Sep 20, 2021
    80
    The music throughout MONTERO suggests that Nas X has a very bright future ahead of him.
  6. The A.V. Club
    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. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 17, 2021
    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. Positive: 144 out of 177
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 177
  3. Negative: 18 out of 177
  1. Graka
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da minha vidaaa, nasceu pra ser aclamado. Amei o rap, os feats, as músicas, arrasou
  2. Deruza
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Un-ironically at a loss for words. He has grown from his EP days. This album serves as a catalyst for change within the music industry. He’sUn-ironically at a loss for words. He has grown from his EP days. This album serves as a catalyst for change within the music industry. He’s paved the way.… Expand
  4. zhong
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Perfect album！！！！lil nas x is good at this, and every song in this album is nice to my body and soul.
  5. venanciodani
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Álbum do ano, Lil Nas X entregou tudo nesse álbum, tudo nesse álbum é perfeito, Obrigado Lil Nas X por tudo
  6. MusicGuyMack
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    Every bit as excessively gaudy, idiosyncratic, and self-indulgently over-the-top as one's likely come to expect from Lil Nas X, such defiantEvery bit as excessively gaudy, idiosyncratic, and self-indulgently over-the-top as one's likely come to expect from Lil Nas X, such defiant flamboyance largely continues to work in his favor on "MONTERO" as peppy melodies, earworm choruses, and well-matched guest artists come together to form a short, sweet, thoroughly entertaining sugar rush of a pop-rap record.… Expand
  7. arc55
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    So many super catchy hooks, really only a few songs a did not like, and they still were not bad. All songs also I think fit into this album,So many super catchy hooks, really only a few songs a did not like, and they still were not bad. All songs also I think fit into this album, there are high-energy hype songs and also heartfelt low-key ones but all tie into a few common themes.… Expand
  8. iamachmad75
    Sep 20, 2021
    0
    Best album of 2021 i guess. Good job Nas for this incredible album. I hope this album gave you a great career

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