Kendrick Lamar- good kid, m.A.A.d. city ALBUM REVIEW

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With good kid, m.A.A.d. city, Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar drops what's easily hip hop's most cinematic album of 2012.
What did you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh?
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FAV TRACKS: BACKSEAT FREESTYLE, MONEY TREES, POETIC JUSTICE, GOOD KID, M.A.A.D. CITY, SWIMMING POOLS (DRANK), SING ABOUT ME / I'M DYING OF THIRST, COMPTON
LEAST FAV TRACK: REAL (IF I HAD TO PICK ONE)
KENDRICK LAMAR- GOOD KID, M.A.A.D. CITY / 2012 / INTERSCOPE / WEST COAST HIP HOP, CONSCIOUS HIP HOP
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[@Anonymous29785]

Legend says kendrick's dad still hasn't gotten his domino's

[@SharpRichDragon]

Did somebody say Dominoes?

[@justinperalta3570]

DOMINOS*

[@Fullmetal_ttv]

W

[@JosePerez-tj2ks]

W

[@JosePerez-tj2ks]

this has no L so WMAO

[@ShiivGaming]

But did he get his motha fuckin dominos?

[@Boop417]

This Shit made my day 😂😂😂

[@dominicansfuckwithblackhip3542]

This comment is underrated.

[@alexszeptycki1058]

you's killin my mothafuckin vibe

[@danielgonzalez6518]

fr his dad was obsessed with that shit

[@kuriouskoopatroopa3129]

Omg lol that's so good XD

[@FearDoe]

one of the best albums of all time

[@nofame7016]

classic definitely

[@angel-loves-jazz]

Even Tupac loves this album

[@atlshoota]

Fookie Bookie lol

[@DreamOfDyer]

oi

[@SchmegmaOnToast]

hallelujah. Sing About Me, Dying of Thirst hits HARRRRDDDDD

[@jawaunmonger6623]

the art of peer pressure is such a great song

[@romeowiselys2822]

+Jawaun Monger The vibe though

[@lolyermad]

That is an example of a song that I would show to somebody who says that hip hop is not a form of art, because that song's artistry is so well articulated and immersive.

[@skii_mask_]

Jawaun Monger Me and the homies.

[@kudos4201]

Me and the homies

[@jeremydavis5661]

Jawaun Monger what of sing about me

[@Jack-lu9cn]

Honestly one of the best rap albums ever

[@QuickestQuickChop]

IntensiveLime L

[@TheIntenseLime]

QuickestQuickChop N

[@olinmoseley5060]

QuickestQuickChop gr8 b8 m8

[@miteshtari786]

not only rap but also one of the best album of all time

[@khanidreesj]

@@miteshtari786 what does m.a.a.d mean

[@haydenross4688]

To me this album is a more enjoyable album to listen to than TPAB, but TPAB has a better meaning and lyricism than GKMC

[@joerose5938]

Exactly

[@MrDweeny]

Yes it does but you can't tell me you didn't fuck with his concerts from this album bro TPAB isn't meant for concerts really

[@donttouchtheac8651]

+Devin Fuller wesleys theory? king kunta?? alright??? i????

[@donttouchtheac8651]

+Devin Fuller HOOD POLITICS AND BLACKER THE BERRY?!?!

[@MrDweeny]

+Ronald Steyn yeah that's about it

[@wally2gen]

this album is undoubtedly a 10 in 2021. it’s aged so beautifully. none of the songs get stale (even the popular ones). it’s theme is still relatable and probably will be for the decade at least

[@ferp26]

Going back and re-listening to all of Kendrick’s albums makes you realize that good kid maad city might have the most longevity. TPAB is great but I enjoy more songs on this album so much more

[@insert-name101]

Abso-fucking-lutely. I was wrong about tpab. It sounds great but there are songs that I don't remember so well or there is so much being said that i can't appreciate the album fully. Production wise & writing wise it was a really smartly written album but concept wise & overall considering songs, gkmc is definitely better

[@KC2688]

@@ferp26 i agree GKMC >TPAB

[@testing_something]

​@@KC2688do not

[@baronvonbeandip]

​@@KC2688 nah man Real vs You Ain't Gotta Lie proves this

[@Packwatch2022]

you should have talked more about "sing about me, i'm dying of thirst"

[@InsideOutTechnology]

Best hip-hop song in the last 10 years IMO. Never come across a rapper who has the ability to tell a story so descriptively, but retain lyrical complexity and decent flow.

[@Packwatch2022]

***** Exactly. he didn't even say a word about it. He probably barely listened to it, for the 12-minute run time is quite frightening.

[@modelotime8225]

"Sing about me, Im dying of thirst" is easily my favorite Kendrick Lamar track.

[@jeefneef7500]

Lieutenant Tentacles He loves the Swans he would not be afraid of a 12 minute song

[@armaanrai2003]

Exactly

[@YoDawgoneeleven]

This album should come with a plot synopsis like a movie: 16-Year old Kendrick Lamar meets the girl of his dreems, Shereane, but as her gang affiliated cousins intervene with Kendrick's relationship with his friends and Sherane, he comes to realize that the "gangsta" lifestyle isn't what it was made out to be.

[@ggallintedtalk]

YoDawgoneeleven Rated PG-13

[@shaanraval5374]

Directed by Michael bay

[@flavio7180]

YoDawgoneeleven Directed by Martin Scorsese

[@thambidave]

Written by M. Night Syamhalmadingdong

[@adix3603]

He was 17 tho

[@nofame7016]

Fantano should do his top 10 rap albums from this decade

[@JBOYTHEPROD]

Agree let's make it happen

[@marcobazan4187]

agreed

[@robbvious]

We all know what's #1

[@marcobazan4187]

Robb W

[@syedammarabbas]

W

[@nealkriesterer]

As a big fan of Radiohead, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, I don't listen to rap often...saw this CD at Wal-Mart the other day and thought "What the heck? I'll give this guy a try." Not only is this the best rap album I've ever heard, but this is one of the best albums I've ever heard in any genre. If anybody has recommendations for rap albums I should try next, please let me know!

[@tochiRTA]

nealkriesterer how old are you

[@nealkriesterer]

21

[@tochiRTA]

nealkriesterer OK. are you more of a lyrics person or a beat person?

[@nealkriesterer]

Lyrics matter, but beat is definitely more important to me.

[@alij1603]

nealkriesterer Heres a couple Madvillainy by Mf doom & Madlib 36 chambers by Wutang clan Black on both sides By mos def Ridin Dirty by UGK section 80, Kendricks previous album Cilvia Demo by Isaiah Rashad Pinata by Freddie Gibbs and madlib Different styles of beats and flow on these records but give them a try

[@jamesrendall7216]

Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst always brings me to tears

[@sultana123ish]

It's his best song.

[@sahiljyoti5770]

So true

[@stefjonkers]

12 min tho...

[@hill7536]

When the lights shut off... and it’s my turn

[@officialburrito3874]

Especially first listen

[@xisumavoid]

Hear Good Album > Check Needle Drop > Review spot on! Everytime :-)

[@ThiscouldbeaName]

naah..mostly its: Hear Good Album > Check Needle Drop giving it a bad score > Hate Needledrop

[@IveGotToast]

ThiscouldbeaName Light 6/10

[@user-rx3js1no3s]

You must be new here.

[@DMacLean15]

I lost you at Everytime lol

[@jacobm92]

except for face tat

[@commraiders5]

Sing about me, I'm dying of thirst. Best song I have ever heard, hands down. Its impact on me as a person and as a lover of music and Kendrick is incredible. Nobody can tell a story with that kind of lyrical genius and keep me wanting more for 12 minutes, and I find a new line every time. Its astounding and I listen to it every day. Inspires me to do the same.

[@italkshyt14]

U think Sing About Me was good, u must haven't heard "Keisha's Song (Her Pain"

[@commraiders5]

Yeah of course I have. What about "The Jig is Up" or "The Heart" ?

[@italkshyt14]

Benjamin George Depends, U talkin about "The Heart Pt. 2" then yeah that's better but I like "The Jig is Up" better than "The Heart Pt. 1"

[@yeahhhboiii16]

That's when you know you've found amazing music, you find a new line every day. I feel that way about Chance the Rapper, new lines every day.

[@commraiders5]

I love Chance, great rapper, its really a Golden Age for hip hop, so much amazing music.

[@leagull_]

If this isn't a 10, nothing is. edit: this aged poorly

[@ChupaMiiVerga]

not as good as this Liquid Swords and Illmatic tower over this but still amazing

[@ChupaMiiVerga]

SincereDoper I really hope you are joking i could name 50 albums that are better than gkmc and i think gkmc is great but you are entitled to your own opinion ATLiens AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted Paid In Full Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back The Blueprint Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous Daily Operation Moment of Truth the list could go on for a lot more

[@CRUDEChannel1]

***** Wu-Tang can't flow worth a shit, so I know they could've possibly made a better album than Good kid maad city. The fact that you named their music, kinda makes me question your taste in music.

[@ChupaMiiVerga]

CRUDEChannel1 LMFAO, i would like to hear what you consider classics???

[@CRUDEChannel1]

***** Rip The Jacker(by Canibus) Illmatic(by Nas) Marshall Mathers LP(by that white guy from 8 mile) Good Kid, M.A.A.D City(by you know who) Those have WAY better lyricism and songwriting then the albums you named.

[@shchef18]

FAV TRACKS: **Inserts Track List**

[@justinprather8846]

I really like the beat at the end of the track M.A.A.D. city and how it sounded like classic 90's west coast beats. It could've easily been the beat of early Snoop or Dre. It even more fit that dark gang life vibe that he was trying to convey in the track.

[@Fleezy81]

Ice Cube - Bird In A Hand

[@realgangworld7861]

MONEY TREES WILL BE THE BEST SONG EVER MADE FOR ME

[@IanTHATWAY]

will be or is?

[@bigman-pm7xy]

yes it’s so fucking good, it makes me so happy

[@ghostkiller427]

Fuck no Sing about me, I’m dying of thirst

[@Amir-ol4yr]

Solid StaleFry sing about me, dying of thirst doesn’t even feel like a 10 minute song that’s how perfect it is

[@userjoinedyourchannel1]

Amir cuz its 12 min 😂

[@guidoretro]

What a great album, I'm a metalhead and a "progressive-rockhead", I never cared about Hip hop, I stumble upon Swimming pools, I loved it, I gave this album a try, I don't regret at all, one of the best albums I've ever heard.

[@guidoretro]

SeanD I sure will! Recommend me some other albums in this vein please, I'm lost here :)

[@guidoretro]

SeanD Nice, thanks!

[@ladytiznyce]

Cool, have you checked out any other hip hop/ rap sinc?

[@tresmusics9484]

I recommend you check out the old school hip hop albums, such as Illmatic from Nas, Biggies albums, Rakim albums, Gang Starr albums

[@LucasXavierReis]

*tips m'lady*

[@whatevernevermind9543]

I like the the normal cover more than the deluxe version.

[@probablynot7611]

Leland Cornelius the deluxe version is kind of eerie if you think about it. Kendrick and his gang banging homies would ride around in his mom's tinted window van. Imagine seeing that van right outside your house. It's kind of a last thing you see before you die type thing. credit to Rap Genius

[@tobysheldon21]

probablynot now I like the deluxe cover more

[@dom-dp2sx]

SAME!!!!

[@busterb7482]

I personally like it more, as it holds more meaning to the story, but i like the normal cover too

[@ecapers7231]

I only wish more intelligent analysis like this had gone into deciding best rap album of the year at the Grammys.

[@theneedledrop]

agreed. kendrick really did deserve the award.

[@ecapers7231]

theneedledrop Not to take anything away from Macklemore. I actually liked The Heist. But 'Best Rap Album'?

[@anonvegeta]

E Capers defintley not. only person in the category who derserved the win was kendrick.

[@zackzallie8735]

I agree. GkMC and Yeezus >>>>>>>>>>> The Heist

[@Sinoops]

@@ecapers7231 Yeezus was really good in my opinion but not better than GKMC

[@AniimeAssassiin]

This album is FANTASTIC. Never before have i seen an album's entirety flow as a story. 10/10 . I think Anthony is too hard on hooks.

[@ImpakaWarrior]

he doesnt give it a ten because he is waiting for more. a fantastic album doesnt need a 10 when it comes out... it needs a 10 15-20 years later

[@bulletfastspeed]

ImpakaWarrior He gave The Money Store by Death Grips a 10...

[@ImpakaWarrior]

im completely unsure of what point youre trying to make with that.

[@bulletfastspeed]

ImpakaWarrior You just said a fantastic album needs a 10 15-20 years after it has been released. Fantano gave The Money Store 10 not even a couple of weeks after it was released.

[@ImpakaWarrior]

i did not say it could not be given a 10 straight away.

[@dr.carnival3489]

Sing About Me may be the best song of all time

[@jaidsalgado]

abc123754212 what do you mean how, it's amazing..

[@eightbitkids]

i would argue this is like a Compton Illmatic

[@mahmmedkhalaf9159]

Code Casual never thought about that but that's smart

[@soumyadeepdas3886]

not really, since illmatic doesnt have a narrative.

[@eightbitkids]

Soumyadeep Das but if u think about it they're both illustrations of their city and its highs and lows

[@soumyadeepdas3886]

agreed with the fact that they are both illustrations of their city, but kendrick adds his emotional flair to the narrative too, whereas nas puts more raw lyricism tbh.

[@omarasif652]

true

[@breyyyyyag]

I think you completely misunderstood the hook in Real. Kendrick is criticizing the attitude of Compton culture, particularly outgoing women. He's very critical of their propensity to call themselves "real". It's purposefully vapid. He thinks they are foolish and misguided, and made a hook that mirrors that.

[@theneedledrop]

my dislike of the hook wasn't really having to do with any kind of understanding of it. just thought the singing sounded redundant and silly, that's all.

[@breyyyyyag]

Again, I think it was intended. Purposefully simple and redundant. I liken it to the hook in High School - Pro Era. It fits the song.

[@cowsdubstep]

+Brett Weise just because the music is supposed to be theoretically bad/not as good, does not make it good. tldr reals hook is bad but the rest of the album is near perfect

[@Mediazzzzzz]

Real sounded to me like when im lightheaded and you kind of like thinking in your head wow im real actually existing like im living has anybody ever had one of those moments

[@russianwreckingball]

+theneedledrop during your XXX review, you talked about how in Radio Song the hook was kind of purposefully bad. Do you think this might be similar to that?

[@TempzMuzik]

1. Sing about me, dieing of thirst 2. Art of peer pressure 3. Money trees 4. Collect calls 5. Maad city

[@markmezoszallasi4350]

kendrorck lemar dieded of thirzt

[@desolator0913]

So did ur english

[@laurin7079]

Dobráoví Večer xD

[@noahl1263]

I agree 100%

[@piotrukomski3745]

1. m.A.A.d City 2. Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst 3. Money Trees 4. Swimming Pools (Drank) 5. Good Kid

[@bananatube6004]

Knowing the progression of Anthony's reviews, I was hoping Damn would be an 11 lol

[@josephsua7246]

Damn was fine. It was still better than a majority of albums this year anyways. 7 is a good rating. An accurate one too.

[@GyrusBeatz]

Joseph Su'a I would say light 8 for DAMN.

[@mikee143]

Strong 8, DAMN was lit as hell and Anthony is tripping. It's basically section 80 but Kendrick has more fame and experience

[@moahammad1mohammad]

DAMN is only beneath TPAB, how the fuck did it not get a 9?

[@tylerlovett6242]

Mohammad M Damn was a very mainstream move for Kendrick to release, especially following up one of the most abstract and comprehensive hip-hop releases of all time. And if you think DAMN had a better executed concept than GKMC you need to relisten. Personally Section.80 and his mixtapes are the only projects I like less than DAMN. LOVE, LOYALTY, and GOD really took away from the whole album

[@Broyale26]

Top 5 Rappers: 1. Dylan 2. Dylan 3. Dylan 4. Dylan 5. Dylan

[@linkplug6536]

Too many white people here to understand that reference

[@Broyale26]

D1CG Obviously, always, and forever.

[@ComeToTheTable]

Now go get me some breast milk from a Cambodian immigrant

[@Fleezy81]

He wanted to work with Wyclef mo-mor-mor-more than he wanted to work with Puff

[@juancpgo]

no

[@oliveralund9160]

YAWK YAWK YAWK YAWK!!!!

[@elijah5976]

Man down

[@Mottherr]

...niggaaa

[@jarodperez1284]

@@Mottherr fuck who you know, ¿Where you from my nigga?

[@omarsabir1210]

@@jarodperez1284 where you grandma stay, huh, my nigha?

[@jarodperez1284]

@@omarsabir1210 this mad City I run my nigaa

[@aa72on]

This is the highest I've ever seen you rate a rap album. I'm glad it was this.

[@Sp33dyMik3]

He recently rated Freddie Gibbs & Madlibs album "Pinata" a 9/10. I definitely agreed on that. Id give GKMC an 8

[@GreenShark4]

I believe he gave Madvillainy a pretty high rating, considering he covered it in classics week. Plus, The Money Store got a 10.

[@GreenShark4]

***** Industrial punk-hop with house influences Oh god I feel like Pitchfork

[@PlaceNameHeere]

I think Captain murphies - Duality deserved a higher score. Kendrick lamar is good but super overrated..

[@Fleezy81]

Clpping got a STRONG 9

[@tsunamipapi1343]

Sing About Me,I'm Dying Of Thirst genuinely changed how I look at certain things in life and his thoughts and point of view on death and his wordplay on the song interests me greatly. (Definitely my favorite song on the album and the length of it only made it better for me)

[@DieselDip]

Kendrick Lamar really is a legend in the making. He's already up there with Pac, Biggie, Eminem, and Nas.

[@claymoregang2979]

He’s so much better than Eminem it’s not even funny

[@user-fs7zm6zc7s]

@@claymoregang2979 except he's not

[@claymoregang2979]

# Eminem has like 2 good albums (slim shady lp and infinite) and the rest of his stuff ranges from ok to utter garbage. Kendrick’s worst album, Section.80 is better than Eminem’s best. Kendrick’s better in every conceivable way, writing, flow, production choices, song topics literally anything he beats him. But hey that’s just me, why do you prefer Eminem?

[@user-fs7zm6zc7s]

@@claymoregang2979 umm have you ever actually listened to Eminem? Because Infinite is not one of his best albums lol, I don't know who told you that. SSLP, MMLP and TES are the classics, and nobody on Earth thinks Section.80 is better than them. GKMC and TPAB are the only Kendrick albums comparable

[@claymoregang2979]

# Well somebody does think that section.80 is better, is me. But it’s all subjective, that’s just my perspective. But yes I have heard all his albums at least once.

[@party_boy69]

Sing About Me goes in my top 5. Still gives me chills

[@party_boy69]

i preferred it to SAM in the beginning

[@Helpmegetsubswithnovideo-nn6oq]

I am still not over that gunshot at about a minute into the song. Kendrick stops rapping while the instrumentals just continue. Really adds impact and meaning to the song

[@TheManofThings777]

Honestly at this point, after TPAB, GKMC, S80, OD, and TKLEP considering how Kendrick has made great music, and great lyrics, for quite some time, and very consistently, if he gets one more great album out there, he deserves to be put as one of the best to ever do it.

[@thatboytho-bu8km]

+Desphinx he's already almost there. I agree one more masterpiece will set him over the top

[@Ben-gd4ds]

If Kendrick can top TPAB then he'll definitely go down in the top 10, he's a phenomenal artist.

[@kobron1559]

I've said this too..if Kendrick puts out 3 more albums in his career that "top" GKMC and TPAB then he'll be the greatest to have done it. Especially in terms of substance, lyrics, theme, production etc.

[@justinperalta3570]

+Benjamin Acevedo He's already widely considered as top 10 all time. And its really really really hard to top TPAB bro. So don't expect it to happen. TPAB is the highest rated hiphop album ever by critics. If he releases a couple more good to great albums he'd be top 3 all time in my opinion. Cause he already has 2 instant classics, and great mixtapes under his belt. Only a handful of rappers have 2 Classic albums. People set the bar wayyy too high these days on best rappers all time. No disrespect to the greats, but TPAB is better than most if not all their albums. People put too much bias on the old school...

[@Ben-gd4ds]

+Justin Peralta yea you're right. But I honestly feel like Kendrick has it in him to make even more great music (not saying it will top TPAB) but just music that he loves. I really respect and love the face that Kendrick takes his time with a record and doesn't skimp on any part of it, the lyrics, the melodies, the instrumentations, the messages, is something he always puts 100% into. And I honestly don't feel like it's ever his intention to make albums that top the previous ones, I feel like he just makes great music that he truly feels is great. I could see a top 5 spot, definitely top 10 as well. How do you feel about the collab album him and Cole are doing?

[@italkshyt14]

A 9!!?? Stop hatin, and give him a 10 god damn!!!

[@theneedledrop]

you use hatin too freely. i love the album. calm down and accept that everyone has different viewpoints.

[@italkshyt14]

theneedledrop Yeah I know man, I was just foolin around. This is probably the best review i've seen for the album.

[@lolol123ppsh]

theneedledrop hahahaha

[@cnsmooth]

Gabriel Peñaranda LMAO

[@kylesepulveda393]

Marc-Andre Ouellette lol, or death grips and nas

[@GetOnDavesLevel]

Best hip/hop album ever??? It's definitely not far from it

[@ChigoGray]

i can agree.

[@justsaying4488]

***** no man, swimming pools was the song of the decade you're right.

[@maldroit5543]

*cough cough* illmatic

[@jiyung1]

its probably the best album of the year but not ever..

[@ionzine384]

Not ever but in the last 11-12 years.

[@RustinChole]

This was a 10.

[@edwardmorris3610]

Patrick Chole deadass, he really did not like the real hook. if it wasnt for that hook he wouldve givin this album a 10 for sure

[@zMawzz]

Nah, 9 is right on the money.

[@AsianNIGMA]

Patrick Chole This was a 9, butterfly was a 9.5, damn is a 7

[@SKC977]

PIMP PIMP!

[@nahmate2484]

+Yonathan Tsegaye HOORAY!

[@Gore171459]

sick n tired a bein tired

[@conomer8229]

But head is the answer. Head is the future.

[@cheb-el5919]

HORRAY

[@Domcreator]

SakshatKC HOODAY

[@blindgirlsdigme]

This album makes me worried that either Kendrick won't live up to the hype on his next album or people will just immediately dismiss it as inferior to this album (the Nas syndrome)

[@dominicakadc]

yeah i'm thinking that's going to happen too.

[@BRight298]

same actually...

[@sephyorke8274]

fuck dat i jus wanna hear dope music what i know kendrick is capable of the tru tde fans will appreciate it fuck them bandwagon fans and critics

[@BRight298]

Seph Yorke I agree with you completely I just hope hype won't kill his next album. There are people (more than you would think actually) that believe he may have hit his peak too early.. I hope not.

[@gianb5918]

Agreed :(

[@aravindnair6054]

Since I started listening to hip hop like 5-6 years ago. Been digging a lot into it. Old classics, midstream, somewhat underground. My top 20 albums in nor order, would be like- It takes a nation of millions to hold us back - Public Enemy Atliens - Outkast Jay Z - Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint Nas - Illmatic, It Was Written Run DMC - Raising Hell Tupac - Me Against the world, Don Killuminati, the Seven day theory. Eric B & Rakim - Paid In Full Wu Tang Clan - 36 Chambers Eminem - Slim Shady LP, The Eminem Show, MMLP Kanye West - The College Dropout Raekwon - Cuban Linxx Kendrick Lamar - good kid m.A.A.d city, To pimp a butterfly Slick Rick - The Adventures of Slick Rick Big L - Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous

[@aravindnair6054]

*no order

[@KingLoop13]

I dont like ATliens beat that much, I think Aquemini was a superior album and song with more jazzy and laid back beats, but I guess that's just my style.

[@chrisnitti]

You should check out MF DOOM

[@aravindnair6054]

Of course i listen to him. Madvillainy and Doomsday are great projects. More of an MC though.

[@chrisnitti]

Yeah Madvillainy isamazing

[@DanielJ]

this guy knows what he's talking about.

[@KaRaTeLoRd11PS3]

As a metalhead who rarely goes out of his way to listen to other stuff, I decided to finally give Kendrick Lamar a try. I listened to Section 80 and GKMC, and I’m upset that I’ve been missing out on this art. Kendrick has an amazing ability to write compelling and in depth stories in his lyrics and flows while not giving up awesome instrumentals and just overall catchy music. It’s artists like this that make me wanna venture off into other hip hop

[@tasmayshah5539]

what are good metal songs, completely new and want to try it?

[@saemyt5106]

Tasmay Shah start out with the first 4 Metallica albums then listen to gojira’s from mars to sirus and then go into their newer discography.

[@thenameisomari]

Listen to TPAB as well, dude. You may love that one too.

[@MrEOM41]

This album has everything you'd want in an album Hits Great memorable lyrics Storyline High Replayability factor Quality production

[@Burst644]

Exactly it's truly a masterpiece

[@reubensingh1430]

True classic

[@bebedawamashudu6477]

My top 5 1. Money tree 2. Swimming pools 3. Sing about me, dying in a thirst 4. Art of peer pressure 5. Don't kill my vibe

[@Beanfishy]

Samidot> money trees imo. So much cultural presence in that track

[@Fleezy81]

Am I the only person who likes "Real"? Am I the only one that appreciates it despite the redundant hook? Does it not hit home to anyone but me???!!!!

[@ashleytshabalala2959]

Fleezy81 Nah, you're not the only one. I liked it. The production is great, the lyrics are quite poetic and the hook isn't vapid at all.

[@henrywalpole9185]

Fleezy81 nope, you're a unique special snowflake

[@JUICEPPL1]

Fleezy81That's one of my favorite songs by him. I think the hooks are weak from a purely sonic and melodic perspective but I also think that he is special in that he can pass off these raunchy hooks as tolerable and even mildly enjoyable.

[@soodhooku]

Fleezy81 its one of my favourite songs

[@antgerm21]

Absolutely not, I love that song

[@Rll_2206]

6 years, and I still think this is the best new-age rap album of all time, some albums tried to be like this one, examples: Travis Scott - Rodeo (2015) J Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014) Drake - If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late (2015) even Kendrick’s 2 albums after this one are 2 of the best new-age rap albums: Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly (2015) Kendrick Lamar - DAMN. (2017) good kid, m.A.A.d city is definitely a masterpiece, tracks like: Backseat Freestyle The Art Of Peer Pressure good kid m.A.A.d city (Feat. MC Ehit) Swimming Pools (Drank) Sing About Me, I’m Dying Of Thirst Are tracks that make Kendrick Lamar the best rapper right now.

[@tasmayshah5539]

rodeo wasn't trying to be like this TBAP was better lyrically wise and the message was deeper, DAMN was mainstream and a bit diluted. If you're reading this slapped but it was less of a story then this.

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

THE FUCK are you talking about? kendrick stans never fail to amaze me

[@LuckyLyn93]

You know an album like this has to be somewhere along the lines of amazing when it's like amongst a wide general range of people. The ones who strictly listen to the mainstream/radio bullshit without any musical insight, the ones who are not easily impressed and focus only on lyrics, the ones focused on instrumentals. The dense & intellectual listeners alike. I mean I see people who don't generally listen to hip hop yet come to love this album. I think this means something in itself, this takes skill. I loved so many things about this album, you pointed out all the strong pointers. 9/10

[@maximo7165]

Who's heere after melon didn't mention this album in his top 200 albums of the decade?????!?!?

[@Trxpamvs]

maximoe wait he didn’t wtf. Was it limited to only one album per artist?

[@MD-mc9xw]

@@Trxpamvs yes

[@dudeweird2796]

MD that makes more sense.

[@malwre_android1617]

@@MD-mc9xw wait, but he put Flower Boy AND Igor on the list. _I sense bullshit, melon man._

[@kmi2579]

@@malwre_android1617 flower boy was by tyler, igor was by igor

[@mysongs78]

In 10 years people will praise this album like we praise Illmatic or Only Built 4 Cuban Linx....

[@Helpmegetsubswithnovideo-nn6oq]

And then, TPAB was released.

[@waterbanana-gq9oi]

10 years later and this is true!

[@xBradathan]

People may call me stupid but this is in my top 5 rap albums of all time.

[@freddymain6910]

Me too

[@AFunkyDiabetic]

reasonable

[@antoniozapata3371]

jacob montoya if that's your logic what's the point of doing anything at all? Why do it? We do it to have a good time while we are still living

[@JR-pz7nh]

It's music man, it's all a matter of opinion. You're welcome to like what you want

[@Fleezy81]

Illmatic Ready To Die Reasonable Doubt The Chronic Doggystyle Amerikkkaz Most Wanted Low End Theory It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back Aquemini Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) GKMC is still in your Top 5??

[@bootleg_24]

drake feature did you say?

[@crazeverseben7583]

Before drake sold out

[@eliotguerin192]

Ironically, the Kendrick track that features Drake is the most beautiful track Drake ever performed on. Drake, sit down, be humble

[@navsbiggeststanandpersonal6138]

@@eliotguerin192complete cap, the feature was trash complete to 100 with the game

[@cheeto4sure]

Good kid Maad city would make a great movie.

[@ethanaddams7137]

bro what the hell i was literally just thinking this 30 seconds ago and read this comment..

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

Even fantano would agree that

[@sethvanpelt5707]

I don’t think people talk enough about how swimming pools is meant to kinda satirize the “Trap party vibes” that people generally associate drugs with. When the trap parts start, he talks about getting sucked into the party (a common stage for substance abuse) but then the trap parts stop when Kendrick starts to reflect about his choices.

[@tjfryer2897]

This has bangers, TPAB has the best flow for me from front to back, but Damn is without a doubt for me the favorite for casual listening. Each song in Damn can listened to independently and still fit well on a playlist with other songs.

[@Starsupurs]

At the end, he should've said, "did you love it, did you love it a lot, why, and thats it. Goodthony kidtano, M.a.a.d City, forever".

[@adamcastelsay]

Am I the only one who's favorite track is the opener???

[@ebbtide4233]

no

[@ShadowNoCap]

Yea

[@watchrami]

No

[@calliope_x3]

Sing About Me brings me to the verge of tears, and I'm Dying Of Thirst brings me past it.

[@callmebill8982]

i cried to that song yesterday, at the end of im dying of thirst

[@arnold7329]

I think that Kendrick Lamar will always be held as the golden child of rap, and that no matter what he does he will be hailed for his golden tracks, instead of looking at his less esteemed bad works. All artists are susceptible to doing filler tracks and bad co-tracks.

[@defourromario]

The problem is He hasn't pit out any filler tracK's yet

[@AFunkyDiabetic]

name one bad work that kendrick has

[@AFunkyDiabetic]

***** thats like the most irrelevant anything ever

[@dyldragon1]

He's already made Real and I

[@AFunkyDiabetic]

dyldragon1 two bad songs is nothing

[@michal23pl]

10/10 for me and I'm normally such an asshole with judging others music

[@PurpleHeadPhonez]

no.

[@djpocket8167]

@@PurpleHeadPhonez yes.

[@incandescentserendipity]

@@PurpleHeadPhonez yes

[@andremoore4688]

God i hope he gets a grammy for this. nobody topped this album.

[@lbnFadl]

and then fucking macklemore got it... sigh

[@samuoeno8972]

I was so angry when Macklemore won it I wanted kendrick But at least Drakes album And Jcole' - born sinner wasn't even nominated Defo done with the Grammys now

[@Joela393]

SAM UOENO fuck you mean at least drake and j Cole's album wasn't nominated

[@andremoore4688]

drake actually was nominated and he deserved to be.

[@fazdrop24]

Nobody topped GKMC but Kendrick himself.

[@huffinairduster]

For me, this is a heavy 9 for me. Good story, progression, rapping, beats, how the album came together... I could listen to the whole album for hours on end, i've done it before.

[@giants2k8]

The storytelling, flow, wordplay, rhyme schemes and production on this album make it a certified classic. Kendrick Lamar will go down alone of the greatest ever to grace the mic when all is said and done.

[@josephpasquini7167]

You do a great job with these reviews, keep up the good work!

[@calebm3465]

Damn no wonder ppl like your reviews. This is very thorough. Taught me some stuff of the album I didn't even know. Wow thanks man

[@15ironreaver]

The fact that this is arguable one if the greatest albums of all time, and it isn't even Kendrick's greatest album is just insane.

[@danteashby5959]

I think honestly this would be my number 2 favourite album right under DSotM. It may even be Hip-Hop's answer to it since the themes of fear, money, losing ones mind, death all seem to be there. I think it took elements of everything that was on the radio at the time and totally made it work within context of his story telling which is one of the best things I ever heard. It's like an aural movie dude. The voice fading away on Sing About Me.... I almost cried.

[@davidbrock8218]

My top 5: 1. Sing About Me 2. Money Trees 3. good kid 4. Real 5. Black Boy Fly

[@navsbiggeststanandpersonal6138]

Noice list. Mine: 1. The Recipe 2. Swimming Pools 3. Money Trees 4. Good Kid 5. Art of Peer Pressure

[@borquez1753]

Who is here after DAMN.?

[@crocodile3308]

I STILL DONT GET HOW MACKLEMORE WON BEST RAP ALBUM OVER THIS RECORD

[@davidvlasceanu723]

macklemore is nobody now tho lol

[@crocodile3308]

@@davidvlasceanu723 are you incapable of reading

[@davidvlasceanu723]

@@crocodile3308 yeah i know you were talking about the 2012 best rap album awards, but for real now, macklemore fell off

[@mrinternet.]

I find it funny that Real was actually one of the hooks I liked most actually. My best to least best: 1. Now Or Never 2. The Recipe 3. M.A.A.D City 4. Black Boy Fly 5. Good Kid 6. Real 7. Sing about me, Dying of thirst 8. The Art of Peer Pressure 9. Money trees 10. Swimming Pools 11. Bitch Don't Kill my Vibe 12. Backstreet Freestyle 13. Sherane AKA Master Splinter's Daughter 14. Compton 15. Poetic Justice

[@mrinternet.]

***** Haha show me

[@albinosnowman12]

You're fucking insane if you think Swimming Pools and Sing About Me/I'm Dying of Thirst aren't in the top 5.

[@mrinternet.]

albinosnowman12 You're right. I slept on them. 1. Now or Never 2. Sing About me 3. Swimming Pools or The Recipe 4. m.A.A.d City 5.Black Boy Fly

[@LotusSyndicate_]

7 and 8........ Really man

[@mrinternet.]

MikeGinuforce You can see the text I sent to albinosnowman12 I fucked up a bit. You can show me your top 10 though.

[@bryceanderson1980]

This isn't your first vid I've watched, but I definitely love your style of review and have subscribed.

[@TeamBaconBoy18]

I think it deserves a 10/10 just because you can tell how much time and detail k dot put into the album, how he took these real life stories/situation and can make you visualize it how he contrast dark situations into lighter situations for example 'Art of peer Pressure is a darker version of 'Money Trees, the good and bad of home invasion in Kendrick eyes as well as 'Sherane is the darker side of he feels about sherane compared to lighter 'Poetic justice Kendrick just perfectly portrays emotion

[@ruairi9615]

Maad City is for me but that would probably be third behind Sing About Me. The passion he has on Maad City is just crazy and Sing About Me is just so emotionally powerful

[@renapeppers20]

I thought he didn't include it on his top 200 list because he wanted one album per artist, but then i saw 2 death grips albums and 2 xiu xiu albums so i gotta say, you forgot this one Anthony, but other than that it was a pretty great list

[@ChiTownNekst773]

I think the greatest thing about, producing music is feeling the story that it could create and shaping it with what ever tools you chose to use to produce with, it's a insane addiction that I'll never be able to subdue #producer #DJNekst

[@kingzeke9438]

The Art Of Peer Pressure is such a relevant, deeply thought-out song, and my favorite on the album.

[@kevincuedari2475]

1. Sing about me, i'm dying of thirst 2. Good Kid 3. Money Trees 4. m.A.A.d City 5. The Art Of Peer Pressure 6. Backseat Freestyle 7. Swimming Pools 8. Sherane 9. BDKMV 10. Compton 11. Poetic Justice 12. Real

[@steve9382]

never woulda thought I'd see a Rap Genius member on here

[@kevincuedari2475]

III Havok III Hey fam, whos you ?

[@kevincuedari2475]

III Havok III and is Genius working for you, it's not for me.

[@steve9382]

Kev CUE it is

[@kevincuedari2475]

III Havok III Now is working for me, are u on chrome ?

[@done___]

I heard this album when it first came out, and after all these years, I've finally decided to give it a 10/10. The best story ever told in hip-hop history. Fav tracks: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe, The Art of Peer Pressure, Money Trees, m.A.A.d. city, Swimming Pools (Drank), Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst Least fav track: N/A

[@lu_arevalo]

8 YEARS ?! melon you´ve come so far, love ya

[@johnmiles6147]

Sing About Me still gives me chills.

[@mazasis_princas456]

Calling Kendrick the N-word for 11 minutes and 38 seconds isn't a valid review, Anthony!

[@JamesReviews]

I love how you can tell how an Anthony Fantano review score went by the likes to dislikes ratio

[@mrmovieguy1000]

Man I really love the art of peer pressure on this album, I just think it's so real in showing life in Compton and the storytelling is so good, also the beat is v nice

[@STUPIDgaming99]

forgot what this guys name was so i typed in "melon good kid maad city", not disappointed

[@malachiiversen8672]

Just so you know for next time his name is Anthony fantano 😘hope you remember his name.

[@JacksonofGod]

STRONG 9 for me

[@Albanstabil]

VERY STRONG 11 for me

[@JacksonofGod]

Man. it IS that damn good… I can't even lie…

[@HeyyImChuyy]

Me and my nigga rolled deep in a white Toyota a quarter tank of gas 1 pistol and orange soda

[@hummingSongsOften]

One of the best analyses of this album that I've seen!

[@chrisk3405]

10/10 This album combines a very enjoyable and easily digestible sound with phenomenal storytelling and cohesiveness. Best Tracks: •Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe •Backseat Freestyle •Money Trees •m.A.A.d city •Swimming Pools (Drank) •Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst

[@kushkonnoisseur4039]

Money Trees is the greatest fucking rap song to ever exist.

[@KyngAllandin]

Definitely my favourite, hands down.

[@sisterray7233]

it's incredible and maad city

[@jackadams2255]

Great conceptual album. Definitely one of my personal favs. And great review!

[@ivanvan8923]

very well deserved, it's the only hip hop album of the last 3 years that deserves a 9

[@yeezysmalls7782]

My beautiful dark twisted fantasy?

[@yeezysmalls7782]

***** yes! Undun was awesome!

[@MolloyDadda247Luke]

You should listen to Pro Era dude..

[@igotbballin15]

This is THE ONLY ALBUM in the last 5 years that I can really listen from beggining to end without skipping any tracks. Best classic

[@thewhitecobra771]

three year anneversary BOOOOYYYSSS

[@jesuschavez8277]

He loved it so much he put the name the of the album in his FAV TRACKS list

[@turnermcdougal]

I have listened to this album more than any album I own and I am not even a hip hop head. One of, if not the best, albums in terms of structure, message and overall musicality I have ever heard. In my opinion it was the rap album that will change this genre from here on.

[@milesleblanc164]

I think I love GKMC and TPAB equally, they're both a 10 for me.

[@cerealki77er70]

Just my opinion 1: Money Trees 2: Sing About Me I'm Dying of Thirst 3: Maad City 4: Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe 5: Backseat Freestyle 6: Swimming Pools (Drank) 7: Good Kid 8: The Art of Peer Pressure 9: Sherane aka Master Splinters Daughter 10: Poetic Justice 11: Compton 12:Real Bonus Tracks 1: The Recipe black hippy remix 2: The Recipe 3: Now or Never 4: Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe Remix 5: Black Boy Fly

[@frostblitz4813]

+CerealKi77er 1) Sing About Me I'm Dying of Thirst 2) Money Trees 3) The Art of Peer Pressure 4) Poetic Justice 5) Swimming Pools 6) Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe 7) Maad City 8) Backseat Freestyle 9) Sherane 10) Compton 11) Good Kid 12) Real

[@theoabrams2079]

Album is incredible, the only two songs I don’t love are real and poetic justice but I will still listen to the full album to this day

[@analogies]

"I'm real I'm real I'm rly rly real" is an awesome hook tf you talking about Fantano? Vapid? Maybe a little, but it contrasts so well with his more thought provoking verses. It doesn't need to be anything else. I actually love how simple the line is. I'm Real is one of Kendrick's best songs.

[@TheManofThings777]

There's a track from this album called "Collect Calls" which is an Itunes exclusive, this track is easily my favorite track from this album.

[@HollowPoint14]

Desphinx Black Boy Fly also. Just incredible.

[@hizzle8393]

Adrian Polius the bonus track ‘the recipe’ on the deluxe version is brilliant