The Autobiography
by Vic Mensa
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. PopMatters
    Aug 25, 2017
    60
    With a few misfires and a fairly traditional take on narrative set aside, Mensa’s Autobiography is still so well-crafted that it makes (almost) every track worthwhile.
  2. XXL
    Aug 9, 2017
    60
    While the LP is worth the wait and a worthy debut, it lacks the explosive selections and raw exuberance that put Vic’s Innanetape mixtape in classic territory and ignited his buzz.
  3. The Guardian
    Jul 28, 2017
    60
    The trouble is that the timbre of his voice is a little colourless, and audibly draws on the intonation of others: the laconic astonishment of Big Sean, the conversational musicality of J Cole and Common, and the jazzy hectoring of Mensa’s beef target, Drake. He may need another three years to craft a voice of his own.
  5. Pretty Much Amazing
    Aug 7, 2017
    58
    While Mensa’s flow is capable enough (especially on the opening two tracks, which are some of the album’s best), he also indulges in some painfully cheesy lines, from references to television shows long dead (“Tryna take over the world like Pinky and the Brain”) no matter how ham-fisted (“If she see her name, she get Goku tough”).
  6. The 405
    Jul 28, 2017
    50
    As Vic Mensa will continue to be one of hip-hop's most buzzed about figures, his full-length Roc Nation debut is a patchy tale of contemporary rap, as Mensa tries to find the line between intimate self-confessions and "inspirational" anthems.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. isbel
    Jul 29, 2017
    9
    Really nice debut album. The collabs are good. Aside from a slight misfire here and there, Vic makes me excited to look forward what he doesReally nice debut album. The collabs are good. Aside from a slight misfire here and there, Vic makes me excited to look forward what he does in his career ahead.… Full Review »
  2. octovix
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing album, possibly my favorite so far this year, I've listened to it front to back about five times. The album really touchedThis is an amazing album, possibly my favorite so far this year, I've listened to it front to back about five times. The album really touched me, from Vic talking about his experience at Lollapalooza to the talk of his homewrecker ex-girlfriend. This is one of the few albums that has captivated me enough to let me listen so many times all the way through.… Full Review »
  3. CPaccini
    Jul 29, 2017
    6
    The Autobiography is rather boring throughout the full hour of its run time. I am still confused why Vic is a rapper, his singing voice is theThe Autobiography is rather boring throughout the full hour of its run time. I am still confused why Vic is a rapper, his singing voice is the element of his music that grabs my attention the most, and based on the singing performances in this project, he isn't a bad singer.… Full Review »
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