Whole Lotta Red
by Playboi Carti
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 6, 2021
    60
    Initially, you might be disappointed to have waited two years for what at first sounds like an underworked collection of throwaways. In places, though, the record rewards repeat listens. ... But there’s no getting away from the fact that at 24 tracks long, there’s not a lot of variety on ‘Whole Lotta Red’, and the biggest take away here is perhaps that perennial rap fan favourite: less is most definitely more.

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#39 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 241 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 188 out of 241
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 241
  3. Negative: 36 out of 241
  1. EazyG
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Ignore the hate this album deserves, but also keep in mind it’s not perfect. What Carti does here is the same thing that Uzi does with EternalIgnore the hate this album deserves, but also keep in mind it’s not perfect. What Carti does here is the same thing that Uzi does with Eternal Atake (but not as good as that album obviously). He projects this album to have a different theme and sound from all the other previous projects that he’s released. Dracula/Nosferatu theme and style with the beats of Vamp Anthem and Go2DaMoon make this record unique in many ways, however, there are definitely some songs that won’t digest well for others. Still, I give this a must listen because not only are people trashing on it for not being what they want, but there are also some really good hidden gems on this album that people have gotta listen to again to really feel the vibe!!… Full Review »
  2. DSEN
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    Carti in his bag on this one. Elegant production and sharp vocals. Worth the wait
  3. Gawi123
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Best album of 2020, I'm thinking maybe the best of Carti's as well. It's too soon to tell.
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