The Album About Nothing
by Wale
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2015
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. HipHopDX
    Apr 2, 2015
    60
    When Wale showcases his growth in being able to link his classic skillset with modern content, the album unequivocally succeeds. However, in attempting to placate current mainstream tastes, he falls short of the album being the unique and iconic success of the mixtape that truly launched his career to another level five years ago.
  2. Pitchfork
    Apr 2, 2015
    54
    Nothing is a long album, with one cut coming in over the six-minute mark, and when it is sludgy, it is exhausting.
  3. Consequence
    Apr 6, 2015
    50
    Throughout, Wale captures the weight of facing criticism and prejudice, of being an outsider looking in. Unfortunately, all that weight sinks his ambition as often as it lends his words impact.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 46
  3. Negative: 4 out of 46
  1. Baous
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    8.4/10

    Probably his best album. TAAN is a very underrated body of work. Definitely a lot better than anything JCole could ever dream of    8.4/10

    Probably his best album. TAAN is a very underrated body of work. Definitely a lot better than anything JCole could ever dream of putting out.

    Best songs: Girls On Drugs, God Smile, Glass Egg, Matrimony, Body, Pessimist, Middle Finger.

    Lots of highlights from the album. 2nd best album of 2015 thus far behind the obvious TPAB.    … Full Review »
  2. swagkonyjohnson
    Apr 2, 2015
    7
    TAAN in my opinion is not Wale's best work, but it is his best album. This album shows Wale pushing away from the more Rick Ross/trap-inspiredTAAN in my opinion is not Wale's best work, but it is his best album. This album shows Wale pushing away from the more Rick Ross/trap-inspired music of MMG and getting back to the style that got everyone hyped about him some years ago, a style that he is more comfortable with and that suits him better. He is very personal, dishing on personal issues, views of society, relationships, etc. The first half or so of the album is on point, with an awesome, attention-grabbing intro and strong works like "The Pessimist" and "The Girls On Drugs." The second half isn't bad at all, but not quite as solid as the first half, although it has really enjoyable songs like "The God Smile," "The Need To Know," and "The Matrimony." The Seinfeld feature on most of the songs was a nice touch, like it was on his early mixtapes, but on some of these songs it was either unnecessary or what Seinfeld was saying just wasn't that important or meaningful. Also, Wale tried to incorporate some singing/sing-rapping (which most artists are doing nowadays), which wasn't necessarily bad but I personally I didn't enjoy too much. But overall I'd say a good job, Wale's best album… Full Review »
  3. michaelobi
    Jul 11, 2016
    9
    The best rap project i have listened to in the last year. Wale has always been an underrated even though he consistently puts out classicsThe best rap project i have listened to in the last year. Wale has always been an underrated even though he consistently puts out classics like this. It is not just about the rhythm with him, The poetry is splendid.… Full Review »
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