DAMN.
by Kendrick Lamar
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 3346 Ratings

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  1. Pablo_Youngs
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Hip hop as a genre and culture has been around for 30+ years. Throughout all the years, with the many artists, the many albums and all the songs, throughout all the changes and movements... Hip hop the culture and genre of music as we know it has come to an absolute peak with the release of 2017's "DAMN." by Kendrick Lamar.
    It is the culmination of everything that hip hop has been through    Hip hop as a genre and culture has been around for 30+ years. Throughout all the years, with the many artists, the many albums and all the songs, throughout all the changes and movements... Hip hop the culture and genre of music as we know it has come to an absolute peak with the release of 2017's "DAMN." by Kendrick Lamar.
    It is the culmination of everything that hip hop has been through over the last 30+ years. Telling a twisting tail of death, damnation, violence, love, pride, and fear through the eyes of the African American, we get a personal glimpse into the psyche and lyrical prowess of one of the greatest living hip hop artists. With Kendrick's vocal changes that keeps your mind racing, stories that keep you on the edge of your seat, beats that make you question whether to dance or lock your doors, and a vision more vivid and real than an oil painting, Kendrick's fourth album is exactly what the music world needed. Lyrically, visually, musically, compositionally, culturally, and historically, "DAMN." is the pinnacle hip hop music crafted by the premier musical artist of today's generation.

    "Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City" (2012) is about the life of a black man growing up and living in Compton, CA.
    "To Pimp A Butterfly" (2015) is about a black man living in a turmoiled America.
    "DAMN." tells the story of a black man from Compton living in America in its most vulnerable state.

    All hail King Kendrick.    … Expand
  2. Connorcox1997
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    This album is not good, This album is DAMN Great. Once again the one and only Kendrick Lamar has made another fantastic album. He's now 4 for 4 so far of his career that he's put out a masterpiece of an album. I totally love all the songs from Kendrick Lamar, Loved the Beats, and I Loved the production on the album. One of the best album of 2017. I Highly recommended.
  3. MilesW1998
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    Kendrick Lamar makes his comeback in 2017 after his 2015 album To Pimp A Butterfly with trap elements that work better than most other trap songs and get his biggest mainstream success he definitely deserves.

    Best: DNA, HUMBLE, LOYALTY, LOVE, DUCKWORTH, XXX

    Worst: GOD
  4. cashayrie
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    It's almost a year now since this masterpiece was released, and I can say this was a well thought and crafted album. Nothing is accidental, back to back to back genius delivery from Kendrick Lamar. It's safe to say he has got his place as one of the greatest, not just a rapper, but artist of all time.
  5. Gamemod
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn..
  6. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    It's one of the best rap albums I've heard, the critics fit perfectly into the songs and their compositions are incredible. The mixes of the songs, are completely perfect and without details and would say that it is one of the best albums of this generation. Amazing!
  7. nicolasfederick
    May 22, 2018
    10
    oh my gooosh..............................................................................
  8. MetroSqStation
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Its like a big journey. This will be one of the big classics of the 2010s (just like the two Kendrick LPs before) This is one of that albums I'd like to show my kids one day so I can be sure that they are gonna listen to great timeless music!
  9. ShotGunPill
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best hip hop albums of all time not kendrick's best but I would put it below good Kid Maad city but it's really amazing good bars and punchlines and also the beats are on point.
  10. brashadcarr23
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    i love this album. would've rather had the heart part 4 on here then love which seems out of place but besides that its amazing. fear duckworth dna element and pride are the best songs. i think more people will grow on this album before the end of the decade. the only people giving it 7s are those brain washed by anthony fatonao. the same guy who gave my beautiful dark twisted fantasy a 6i love this album. would've rather had the heart part 4 on here then love which seems out of place but besides that its amazing. fear duckworth dna element and pride are the best songs. i think more people will grow on this album before the end of the decade. the only people giving it 7s are those brain washed by anthony fatonao. the same guy who gave my beautiful dark twisted fantasy a 6 lol. this especially after the Pulitzer win is a classic album. he did a great job fusing pop witch conscious… Expand
  11. PumpedupKicks
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    My left stroke just went viral. I got royalty, got loyalty inside my DNA...
    Damn! That's a good album... Damn is one of Kendrick's best albums and features some memorable singles. Master of Poetic Justice (aka Kendrick Lamar), Damn even went on to win the Pulitzer Prize and the board sees Damn as “a virtuosic song collection, unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism    My left stroke just went viral. I got royalty, got loyalty inside my DNA...
    Damn! That's a good album... Damn is one of Kendrick's best albums and features some memorable singles. Master of Poetic Justice (aka Kendrick Lamar), Damn even went on to win the Pulitzer Prize and the board sees Damn as “a virtuosic song collection, unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life”.
    In an age of Rap Beefs and Mumble Rap, Kendrick clearly carves his own niche with his lyrical poetry, from the streets of Compton CA to 12-time Grammy Winner, K-Dot has brought out some of the greatest hip hop hits of recent times... Damn is one of em. The tracklist ranges from HUMBLE. with a strong message to LOVE ME, showing his unconditional love to his fiancée. None of his tracks sound monotonous and aren't filled with Drugs and Gang-Banging and others, that we've come to listen by some other Rappers out there.
    Kendrick hasn't disappointed me with his releases, and they just score greater heights.
    Sipping Bubbly, feeling Lovely
    Living Lovely...    … Expand
  12. Article99
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Nearly three years later, DAMN. is still a delightfully magnificent album which stands strong in Lamar’s discography.
  13. Manuelyh
    May 2, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece in every single way, I love how he keeps defying every expectation you can have of him, How he reinvents his music and it's worthy to mention I wasn't a Kendrick's fan before this.
  14. ea_sergio24
    May 28, 2019
    10
    This album solidifies Kendrick's place as the greatest ever. Coming up with more topics to talk about really shows how philosophical he is. He is great. The best.
  15. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra de arte. Talentoso e extremamente Lendário, faz tudo impecavelmente. Através dos seus conceitos raciais que retratam a vida cotidiana.
  16. hayaliteori
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This is a Classic. When you listen all tracks with lyrics you will understood what i’m saying.
  17. MARTINCARDENAS
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Perfect, a work of art without hesitation. A rich album with liberating expression. Kendrck's best work
  18. CactussJackk95
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album great art work from kendrick. Most underrated album deserves more credit… Expand
  19. Dankill
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DAMN. is a great continuation of Kendrick’s genus as he points out that in order to change the world, we must change ourselves first. This album has some bangers and some great slow vibes. Once again Kendrick put out a masterpiece to boost his catalog even more into the stratosphere.… Expand
  20. RadioReviews
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    DAMN is a decade-defining album that will be appreciated for years to come by people of all backgrounds. This album is more about storytelling than anything and the imagery used in all the songs paints perfect pictures of the message Kendrick is trying to portray. Instead of cookie-cutter lyrics and borrowed verses you can feel the connection to the words and the passion in them. EvenDAMN is a decade-defining album that will be appreciated for years to come by people of all backgrounds. This album is more about storytelling than anything and the imagery used in all the songs paints perfect pictures of the message Kendrick is trying to portray. Instead of cookie-cutter lyrics and borrowed verses you can feel the connection to the words and the passion in them. Even without analyzing the words the songs featured on DAMN can be casually enjoyed on a day to day basis and is a perfect addition to almost every playlist and event. Kendrick constantly one-ups himself with every new release and its obvious to everyone that he could one day be on the same level as Jay-Z, Biggie, and Tupac. I encourage everyone to check out Kendrick's music even if this genre isn't your thing, i can guarantee you will become addicted to the stories of Kendrick Lamar… Expand
  21. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.
  22. Real_g22
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es oro puro.
    Las letras aquí son de otro mundo y los ritmos poco característicos de Kendrick son asombrosos! Una obra maestra
  23. sweeterman
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    3 years later this is arguably one of the best albums ever made.The only problem I have found with people is that they were anticipating the same formula he used on his last LP.For someone who has read the bible whether you are religious or just reading as a form of literature you will understand the masterpiece at work on the album.Contains one of the best lyrical expressions ever by a3 years later this is arguably one of the best albums ever made.The only problem I have found with people is that they were anticipating the same formula he used on his last LP.For someone who has read the bible whether you are religious or just reading as a form of literature you will understand the masterpiece at work on the album.Contains one of the best lyrical expressions ever by a rapper with vivid concepts, storytelling and out of the ordinary rhyming schemes.

    I would suggest visiting dissect podcast’s in-depth review of the album they pretty much covered every aspect of the album.”I can’t sugarcoat the answer for you this is how I feel”
    DAMN.    … Expand
  24. UrAvgReviewer
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    DAMN! is an enigmatic album difficult to comprehend to its fullest for those who might be non religious.The subject matter shifts towards the “self” narrative rather than rushing to provide change for the outside world.Incredible album!
  25. Pierpaolo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Strumentali di cristo e temi differenti che narrano episodi della sua vita differenti, raccontati con flow pazzeschi e differenti.
    Non puoi che amarlo
  26. matteoz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Kendrick Lamar is one of the rarest rap phenomena and this album shows exactly why. Every single track has, once again, its deep meaning and the production is, in few words, unbelievable.
    Best tracks: "DNA"/ "LUST"/ "HUMBLE"
  27. cesccilia
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es demasiado bueno, una obra de arte, La santísima biblia rap. A pesar de que sus otros trabajos discográficos son muy muy buenos y realistas este es por mucho uno de los mejores verdaderamente, un álbum sin ningún relleno, ritmos buenos y letras reales, con sentido. Nada de rap genérico como el que se maneja actualmente.… Expand
  28. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Como ya nos tiene acostumbrado Kendrick, este álbum es rap perfection. Increíble producción, composición e ingeniería. No entiendo como la Academia no le dio el AOTY, era de calle merecido.
  29. AttendantHeart
    May 13, 2022
    10
    quien es kendrick lamar?
    para el ciego, es la luz
    para el hambriento, es el pan
    para el enfermo, es la cura
    para el solitario, es el compañero
    para el triste, es la alegría
    para el prisionero, es la libertad
    para el pobre, es el tesoro
    para el deudor, es el perdón
  30. sambartlett2004
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    A worthy sequel to To Pimp A Butterfly, this album is full of hits and worth your time. It can go from slow to fast in an instant while feeling perfectly paced. This album feels like Kendrick is telling a story while showing off his perfected sound simultaneously.
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95

Universal acclaim - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. The Wire
    Aug 8, 2017
    90
    A less deranged response to celebrity than Kanye West’s Yeezus, more imaginative than Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP or Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III, it shares with the former an economy of form, and with the latter two the giddy energy of an artist coming into perfect sync with their audience. It’s also a sumptuous sounding pop record, polite streamlined mass market psychedelia. [Jun 2017, p.64]
  2. The Skinny
    Jul 5, 2017
    80
    The beats are heavy, spare, and hard. Lamar demonstrates the versatility of his flow.
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  3. Record Collector
    May 25, 2017
    100
    DAMN. sees the rapper make a 180 degree turn from the sprawling jazz/funk/hip-hop odyssey of TPAB to deliver 14 taut, tough and wise cutting-edge examples of what’s possible in hip-hop today. ... Essential stuff.
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