Tha Carter V
by Lil Wayne
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Oct 10, 2018
    60
    After the long wait it’s not a disappointing effort, but it’s all over the place.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 8, 2018
    60
    It’s not that C5 is too little, too late; more that the baton between the generations passed some time ago.
  3. The New York Times
    Oct 3, 2018
    60
    Excess was always a part of his proposition, but this album drags and seeps, with long stretches of shrug in between moments of invention.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 28, 2018
    60
    The misogyny of Tha Carter V cheapens its moving moments.

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#35 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#54 Most Shared Album of 2018

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 248 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 202 out of 248
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 248
  3. Negative: 14 out of 248
  1. Yeezyducky
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    It's great, it doesnt have those cringy lines that IANAHB 1 and 2 and C4 had, it's lil wayne that matured, and sounds like a new person, alsoIt's great, it doesnt have those cringy lines that IANAHB 1 and 2 and C4 had, it's lil wayne that matured, and sounds like a new person, also when it comes to music, it's also fantastic.… Full Review »
  2. Wandile
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    The album is truly amazing, from this piece you are able to observe Wayne's growth as an artist, with him performing at his best on everyThe album is truly amazing, from this piece you are able to observe Wayne's growth as an artist, with him performing at his best on every track. The album also gives a reflection of hip hop, whether you're looking for beats or hard-hitting bars, the flow or the message in the lines, old school or new school, the album combines those elements and it gives life. This album is for everybody… Full Review »
  3. Nick_Mad
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    It is rap masterpiece? Yes it is it’s as awesome as Wayne itself. Best rap album of year
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