Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (May 13th, 2022) Album • Page 35

Kendrick Lamar: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

 

kinda harsh imo

 

A 7.6 is harsh?

 

Not harsh, but the writing doesn't seem to match the score (which, who cares), and I do think the review misses the mark a bit. A lot of the observations and criticisms seem pretty surface level and may have benefitted from (presumably) spending a little more time with the record (saying "Auntie Diaries" lacks depth, for example).

But what do I know. Just my opinion. I've been revisiting the album is small spurts and really trying to pay attention to the lyrics, themes, and song structures. There are a few moments in the front half that don't work for me, but as a whole, I feel like I'm really connecting with this and enjoying how experimental, conceptual, thoughtful, and honest it is. The album as a whole to me feels like an admission that sometimes, we don't all have the answers to everything, and that's okay. But the discussions that might eventually lead us to those answers are just as important.

 

It’s pitchfork so I expected the review to kinda stink

 

I actually agreed with a lot of those points and I like the album.

 

I agree with a lot of the points in the review but some of them I don't really think makes the music "worse" for me. Like, some of Kendrick's politics, opinions, and choices on this album absolutely make me think "Kendrick is way more flawed and messy than I thought prior to listening to this."

But that actually makes it more interesting for me, not less. I don't know -- there are a ton of artists in rap and basically every other genre whose music I love but who have definitely done & said some really bad shit. Many of them I know have done bad shit but don't openly confront it in their music so I get to be willfully ignorant when I'm listening. I appreciate how this album throws a lot of Kendrick's flaws in our faces and asks us to consider them. It makes for a messier and on some tracks more uncomfortable listen, but it's way more interesting. I mean he could've absolutely played the "voice of the generation good guy" and won nothing but praise if he wanted to. For better and worse this is a brave album to put out.

 

I love how much piano is on this album

 

when you're coming off straight 9s, a little bit...

 

7.6 is harsh for an album that will require a lot more time to digest. Just give it a 9 we all know this lol

 

These kind of reviews are for immediate reactions, they’ll probably re-review this in ten years with a 9 or a 5 depending on how things change in the world.

 

this is one of the bravest and most important albums I've ever heard

all artists should strive for this kind of honesty in their work

 

yeah this shit has grown on me immensely over the weekend. baby keem kills it.

 

I'm gonna stan real hard for him and idc i'll say it:

This is the most i've enjoyed a hip hop project since... well... DAMN.

And to mock an annoying social media presence of another gigantic figure in hip-hop: Kendrick da GOAT no CAP

 

I was the inspiration for rich spirit

 

I'm not trying to overcorrect that hard lol it's been out for four days, I'm really loving it right now but this is why art should be digested and not constantly immediately reacted to (and recycled out)

 

Those wondering tour prices, this is listed for Houston by AXS

Price: $59.00 - $179.00

 

Might shoot for GA which I never do for shows this big

 

Will be traveling for work when he is playing near me

 

Haven’t had time for a full listen today so was playing a few favorites but Man I have been sleeping on Savior

 

Purple Hearts really snuck on me and became my new favorite from this.

 

Small change, but "Rich Spirit" has been updated/changed online, I guess the intro is slightly different

 

70 beans for Dublin - got my presale code and I'm ready.