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I purchased this album with the expectations of it not exceeding Kendrick's debut LP... I was dead wrong. The truthfulness, insight, production, lyrics, flow and delivery all contribute to a cohesive, prudent, classic album. I don't throw around classic, and the last time I considered a hip hop LP to be classic was Brother Ali's 2003 Sophomore LP "Shadows on the Sun".
At first glance if you aren't paying attention, several of his tracks appear to be just party induced/braggadocio fair. The head nodding production, and the catchy hooks along with the song titles are deceptive which is clever in their own right. You can play these tracks in clubs, but the message delivered is opposite of what you'd expect to be shared with listeners. Before I forget to mention it, do yourselves a favor and purchase the deluxe edition. The bonus tracks are all dope, and share the same vibes as the majority of the tracks on the main disc.
I believe that many listeners may not enjoy this album if they aren't prepared to hear him speaking from his heart on issues that range from spirituality, to being a follower of what is perceived as cool/fun. He does it in such a sobering way, that many may view his work as being preachy. I found it refreshing that an artist (especially in the mainstream hip hop industry) was so willing to display this level of honesty with the world.
If anything, I'd say give this album a fair chance, but I just want people to understand what they'll be hearing when they press play.
As I said before, he throws you off with catchy hooks, and the smooth production and titles of the some of the tracks. But when you listen to tracks like Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe and Swimming Pools, you'll begin to understand what I'm talking about. The depth and truthfulness in his tracks allows for several listens. I believe it should be shared with those who are hip hop skeptics, skeptics of his work, and those who need to hear the words from a young man whom addresses issues on the mistakes that many of us make, but does not glorify them. I'll leave you with my favorite tracks on the album. Make sure to show your support for him by purchasing this album. I've bought two copies for a family member and friend.
My stand out tracks are:
Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe
The Art of Peer Pressure
Good Kid
Swimming Pools
Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst
Poetic Justice
Black Boy Fly (Bonus track)
The Recipe (Bonus track)
- Audio CD (October 2, 2012)
- Deluxe Edition edition
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: TDE / Aftermath / Interscope
- ASIN: B008Z94NZG
- Average Customer Review: 176 customer reviews
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#2,800,950 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #6227 in West Coast Rap
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