The Search
by NF
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 222 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 254
  3. Negative: 26 out of 254
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  1. DavidSegovia116
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    NF really poured his heart into this masterpiece, he talks about his personal life on what he is going through and how, "FAME" tried getting to him. He talks about his Depression and suicidal thoughts that get to him. He also talks about how he needs to strengthen his relationship with God. It's RealMusic!!
  2. aintthebabygap
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    The search is easily one of the best albums that I've ever heard. This is real music with a message and passion. I love every track.
  3. caitlynlambeth
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    amazing !!!! such a talented artist!!!!! deep and clean music!!!!
  4. DeeKing
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    I love this whole album everything is relatable and you feel like you know him
  5. Designmomma6
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    nate is phenomenal at heart aching lyrics that captures raw emotion experienced by everyone
  6. destin_gotgame
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    A very strong album with several styles new to Nate. The overall tone of the music is still dark and depressing, but overall, this is a relatable and raw album worthy of a listen from any music enthusiast.
  7. Unknown_prox
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    It's amazing, y'all should really check it out! He has worked really hard on this album and it goes hard.
  8. Outcast2323
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    The Best Album Ever Made... NF is a walking masterpiece, his music is very inspirational and has deep meaning and story, with a ton of bars, and a nasty and smooth flow, real music the way it should be, NF Listen to NF Read his lyrics Real Stuff Life Changer Game changer
  9. NFrealmusicAT96
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    This is Nathan's best work to date. I love how the album was constructed, and how far he has come. Arguably the best hiphop artist of today
  10. vanmaia
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best I've ever listened too. Lyrics are deep and beats are flowing. Just awesome!
  11. Nfrealfan
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Best album out so far this year everyone give this album a listen! He has worked so hard on this album to give to his fans and I fell in love with it the day it came out.
  12. K3553
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    The best. Everything about this album is soo good. NF is a great artist who’s escape is music and it really shows. Love this album and all of his work.
  13. JoshFilipino
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    The Search is an amazing emotional album. I find that when I start to feel low I can just pop in the album, play on shuffle, and sing along. This can normally help calm my thoughts. I have listened to the album since release sooo many times. If I had to guess over 20. I have music playing at all times and this album never gets old. Thank you Nate for this beautiful masterpiece
  14. Higa2112
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    The Best album of the year no cap, no skips, albums like this you dont see everyday

    100% recommend listening to it
  15. Joseterrasaz
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    One of the most therapeutic & inspirational albums Mr.Feuerstein and his partner and crime Mr.Profitt has made. They both touch the soul and heart to all the NF family out here. I just have one question for Nate and Tommee... What's it like to be famous?
  16. Luccallp
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is so amazingly crafted. A mix of heart, emotion and honesty that is lacking in music today. The journey of this album has so much impact whether you have been through it or are going through it now. Myself I have not suffered from the same things as Nate, however, I appreciate his vulnerability and skill.
  17. Joran212
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    NF's best album yet, can't stop listening to it and never gets boring. I recommend this album to everyone who has any difficulties in their life, there's always at least one song you can relate to
  18. Coltonwr82
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    Enjoy every single song on the album. You can feel the emotion and can relate to so many experiences through Nate's music.
  19. Shtkrm95
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2019 … Expand
  20. Hendriks
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    It is his best album till date. The album is cinematic and feels like a movie full of emotions.
  21. Zombierminato
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    It's a good album you can definitely tell NF growth from perception to the search this time hes looking for change the search is a good album good production fantastic tracks
  22. ryleeburkett
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album of the century. never heard something so amazing in my life. stream it!… Expand
  23. Gamble209
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    It's NF, what else is there to say. Album is fire as always. Real music you can relate to that isn't vulgar. Album of the year by far!!!
  24. Nfbarbiee
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST album of the 2019 … Expand
  25. Mee2kzz
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    This album is so amazingly crafted. A mix of heart, emotion and honesty that is lacking in music today. The journey of this album has so much impact whether you have been through it or are going through it now. Myself I have not suffered from the same things as Nate, however, I appreciate his vulnerability and skill.
    His ability to turn his pain and passion into art that can speak to so    This album is so amazingly crafted. A mix of heart, emotion and honesty that is lacking in music today. The journey of this album has so much impact whether you have been through it or are going through it now. Myself I have not suffered from the same things as Nate, however, I appreciate his vulnerability and skill.
    His ability to turn his pain and passion into art that can speak to so many is amazingly inspiring. Genuine content and lyrical flows make for an all around excellent album.    … Expand
  26. Djordan221
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    This is such an amazing album. NF did such a good job rapping and keeping it real. If you haven’t heard this album yet what are you doing with your life?
  27. VoidReviews
    Aug 22, 2019
    1
    70 minutes of autofellatio and flavorless self-pity where the """hype""" tracks fail by virtue of NF tripping over his own inflated ego. While NF may be a technically skilled rapper - and make no mistake, the flows are genuinely good on songs like "The Search" - his writing rings as pissy, his voice is insufferable (especially considering the lack of guest appearances across a twenty-song70 minutes of autofellatio and flavorless self-pity where the """hype""" tracks fail by virtue of NF tripping over his own inflated ego. While NF may be a technically skilled rapper - and make no mistake, the flows are genuinely good on songs like "The Search" - his writing rings as pissy, his voice is insufferable (especially considering the lack of guest appearances across a twenty-song album that runs over an hour), and the content loses any spark halfway through. The worst track by far is "Returns", four minutes of spiritual-lyrical-miracle-individual rapping that reads like a school shooter's manifesto. Sheer pretentiousness swarms the bleak, monotonous movie trailer beats as NF claims to be the face of 'real music', a term that reeks of elitism – and elitism not deserved if the one-note beats, obnoxious writing, and flat-out terrible hooks are any indicator. This is one of the worst albums of the decade, only a minor improvement over his last release due to one decent track at the very beginning. If you want introspection, listen to KIDS SEE GHOSTS, or Flower Boy, or GREY Area, or so many others. Just because you have edgy aesthetics cribbed from Denzel Curry and some symphonic beats doesn't make you any deeper than a wading pool.… Expand
  28. DamienA
    Aug 17, 2019
    8
    The album is by far his most emotional and gives us insight into how sees fame and deals with the pressure of being an artist. Personally I've actually shed tears while listening to this album because I was able to relate with songs on it. Keep up the good work Nate looking forward to Record 5
  29. MusicCritix
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing and Inspirational. Beats are insanely good. Lyrics are genius. Top tier rhyme schemes and creative flows and delivery. Super relatable topics. This album sets the bar very high for other lyricists. Grammy material.… Expand
  30. Amur
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    Greatest Album that NF has ever made, whole album is about mental health which is dope
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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. RapReviews.com
    Oct 15, 2019
    80
    There are more nuanced (and enjoyable) approaches to records focused on depression. Elzhi’s “Lead Poison” is still the one I’d recommend first but NF impresses on “The Search”. ... By stripping that away, his barrage of words – married with the booming, cinematic production (credited as NF and Tommee Profitt) – is surprisingly digestible.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Aug 16, 2019
    40
    NF also shares Eminem’s shrillness and distorted sense of volume, rapping like he’s putting on the world’s loudest Punch and Judy show. He spends much of The Search darting in and out of an overbearing rappity-rap snarl-yell that can cut right through you if you don’t relate to his roiling anger.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Aug 16, 2019
    40
    He is a genuinely engaging artist who raps with impressive intensity and clarity, if not nuance. He confronts his incurable sadness head-on, and it’s easy to identify with his mental health struggles. But for an album about depression, The Search contains a noticeable lack of tension and interior texture.
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