Coloring Book [Mixtape]
by Chance the Rapper
  • Record Label: N/A
  • Release Date: May 13, 2016
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 609 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 36 out of 609
  3. Negative: 40 out of 609

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  1. yaboimaxxx
    May 17, 2016
    2
    The whole album is based off of preaching. Chance more than definitely had a completely sounding album, but his daughter came and he scrapped it. Lady friend is an example of the aesthetic and cohesiveness of what it would have been. But having a daughter changed him, you can see the rushedness of the tape through the mixing and mastering alone, the fact that there's 2 songs with the sameThe whole album is based off of preaching. Chance more than definitely had a completely sounding album, but his daughter came and he scrapped it. Lady friend is an example of the aesthetic and cohesiveness of what it would have been. But having a daughter changed him, you can see the rushedness of the tape through the mixing and mastering alone, the fact that there's 2 songs with the same **** name and how all the tracks feel and sound the same. He's focused on doing things for his daughter which is respectful, but he's also not caring about the people who got him where he is. I didn't listen to this for christian purposes. I have a local church chance.… Expand
  2. Banzz
    May 16, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mixing and Mastering is god awful and makes this unlistenable. There are still tags left on some tracks. Sounds like an audio engineer barely touched this.… Expand
  3. Kloot1rr
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Chance the Rapper takes a major step in maturity. Coming off of a brilliant mixtape "Acid Rap", Chance drops the hallucinogens and takes a more faithful trip. With beautiful harmonies, sharp lyricism & a myriad of great features, Chance firmly puts this mixtape in the Album of the Year conversation. Christianity is the topic of conversation...Chance makes even non-believers enjoy theChance the Rapper takes a major step in maturity. Coming off of a brilliant mixtape "Acid Rap", Chance drops the hallucinogens and takes a more faithful trip. With beautiful harmonies, sharp lyricism & a myriad of great features, Chance firmly puts this mixtape in the Album of the Year conversation. Christianity is the topic of conversation...Chance makes even non-believers enjoy the hell out of this one.
    Best Tracks: SAME DRUGS, No Problem, Summer Friends    … Expand

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#5 Best Album of 2016
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#23 Most Shared Album of 2016

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89

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
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  1. RapReviews.com
    Apr 24, 2017
    65
    Several aspects of the sonic structure on otherwise well-made beats and well-laid vocals sound blurred and mashed together. It is not a pretty listen by any means unless the listener is willing to bear the pain of a weak recording process.
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  2. NOW Magazine
    May 25, 2016
    80
    It has the bigness and accessibility of a major hip-hop album thanks in part to zeitgeisty guests like Justin Bieber, Future and Young Thug.
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  3. PopMatters
    May 25, 2016
    80
    Coloring Book is another exceptional release from a vital artist only now coming into his own.
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