Whole Lotta Red
by Playboi Carti
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. The Wire
    Apr 6, 2021
    70
    Carti’s voice here sounds rough and occasionally hoarse. His famed knack for repeating phrases ad infinitum seems to lead into cul-de-sacs, and the rumbling PC beats don’t float as easily as his earlier work. But there’s plenty to appreciate on Whole Lotta Red. [Feb 2021, p.61]
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 19, 2021
    80
    While losing some of the pop appeal of his previous work, Whole Lotta Red represents Playboi Carti coming into a new phase of his artistry, however jagged and disorienting the process may be.
  3. PopMatters
    Jan 11, 2021
    70
    Whole Lotta Red is a demonstration of Carti's commitment to dynamic growth and experimentation. However, it's painfully apparent that Carti needs more features (his divine harmony with Pi'erre Bourne shines on their single collaboration "ILoveUIHateU").
  5. Pitchfork
    Jan 5, 2021
    83
    The songs on Whole Lotta Red are urgent, immediate. While they seldom trade in anything like autobiography, they cut close to the bone all the same.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    Playboi Carti—Gen Z’s answer to Nosferatu—performs emotions, toggles between them, and disguises them with a disquieting ease. He has never been more enigmatic.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 241 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 188 out of 241
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 241
  3. Negative: 36 out of 241
  1. EazyG
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Ignore the hate this album deserves, but also keep in mind it’s not perfect. What Carti does here is the same thing that Uzi does with EternalIgnore the hate this album deserves, but also keep in mind it’s not perfect. What Carti does here is the same thing that Uzi does with Eternal Atake (but not as good as that album obviously). He projects this album to have a different theme and sound from all the other previous projects that he’s released. Dracula/Nosferatu theme and style with the beats of Vamp Anthem and Go2DaMoon make this record unique in many ways, however, there are definitely some songs that won’t digest well for others. Still, I give this a must listen because not only are people trashing on it for not being what they want, but there are also some really good hidden gems on this album that people have gotta listen to again to really feel the vibe!!… Full Review »
  2. DSEN
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    Carti in his bag on this one. Elegant production and sharp vocals. Worth the wait
  3. Gawi123
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Best album of 2020, I'm thinking maybe the best of Carti's as well. It's too soon to tell.
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