The Autobiography
by Vic Mensa
User Score
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
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  1. clem666
    Mar 3, 2021
    7
    Fresh and striking! Vic Mensa obviously had so much to say on that long autobiography. So much that it often sounds like he is out of breath on his long songs. On this project it feels like Vic is to be counted in this impressive list of rappers who seem to be obliged to rhyme on every single measure. There are way too few moments where he let the music speak, making the majority of hisFresh and striking! Vic Mensa obviously had so much to say on that long autobiography. So much that it often sounds like he is out of breath on his long songs. On this project it feels like Vic is to be counted in this impressive list of rappers who seem to be obliged to rhyme on every single measure. There are way too few moments where he let the music speak, making the majority of his tracks sound like a never-ending lyrics delivery.

    Hopefully he has to decency to serve some really deep lyrics and strorytelling to us. He also managed to invite incredible guests as Pharrell Williams, The-Dream and Pusha T amongst others. For the best and the worst. Production is quite interesting especially when it allows Vic to sing (rather than rap) like in 'Memories on 47th Street'. There are here numerous amazing samples and interpolation worth the trip.    … Expand
  2. Venqo
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This album is great i love his versatility and hes also a really lyrical artists and this album is just so enjoyable
  3. 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 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.
  4. adult
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    Wow. This album was simply amazing, and it's definitely up there with DAMN. for rap album of the year. I have listened to it front to back a few times now and each song is as solid as the last.
  5. 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 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.
  6. 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 does in his career ahead.

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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
  1. RapReviews.com
    Feb 6, 2018
    80
    At its best--on "We Could Be Free"--"The Autobiography" adds to this reputation. At its worst, the album still sounds very good; aside from a pair of tracks that evince a teenaged boy's understanding of love, sex, and women (both of which--"Homewrecker" and "Gorgeous" -- are musically pleasant enough), there are just two more that rubbed me the wrong way. And that's mostly because they have a sound that is currently on-trend, which me feel old and out-of-touch.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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