Whole Lotta Red
by Playboi Carti
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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
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  1. 4rr4nW3th3rh111
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Every single song on this album is absolutely genre defining. From the immediate aggressiveness of "Stop Breathing" and "On That Time" to the bouncy wobbly beat of "Slay3r" and "Place", Cartis artistic vision is just perfect. Best song on the album "Meh".
  2. NARCISSIST
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This album changed my life. I enjoyed every single hour of my life listening to this album whether it be the amazing 808s, Carti's flows, and the pace and uniqueness of each song, it really cuts deep and makes you wonder what he will do next, other than not drop another album of course.
  3. aIexis
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    El mejor album de playboi carti.

    Regresa con un estilo diferente en literalmente todo, fashion, sonido y voz, me gusta la inclusion de sonidos punk y canciones agresivas tales como Rockstar Made, Stop Breathing, On That Time, etc etc. La tendencia vampira que tiene playboi carti y su fanatismo hacia lo dark grunge se ve reflejado en tracks como Vamp Anthem, Go2DaMoon y No Sl33p Buen    El mejor album de playboi carti.

    Regresa con un estilo diferente en literalmente todo, fashion, sonido y voz, me gusta la inclusion de sonidos punk y canciones agresivas tales como Rockstar Made, Stop Breathing, On That Time, etc etc.

    La tendencia vampira que tiene playboi carti y su fanatismo hacia lo dark grunge se ve reflejado en tracks como Vamp Anthem, Go2DaMoon y No Sl33p

    Buen album en mi opinion y gran cambio de playboi carti, aunque hubiese preferido que metiera por lo menos una cancion de la version anterior (algo como Cancún)    … Expand
  4. daytonatabooywr
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    jump out the house is ass but rockstar made is my favourite christmas carol
  5. Chaoz777
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever listened to!
    I’ve listened to it at least 100 times in the past year
    Always makes me tear up at the end because of how beautiful the album is.
  6. Chimdiuche
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Great album! Love how it’s a new style compared to his previous works. I also love the vampire-like theme throughout the album. Has some of my favorite songs.
  7. drakeludin
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    very good liked the song a lot made by Playboi carti jhbjbnbkjnjjbbjbjbbbj
  8. Thonyo
    Aug 17, 2022
    7
    No começo estranhei o estilo de Playboi Carti, mas acabei caindo na onda dele, o álbum é cheio de músicas eletrizantes e produção incrível! Todas as músicas são boas, mesmo que algumas sejam mais fracas que outras, sinto que esse álbum será lembrado com bons olhos pelo público. Canções que eu gostei: Rockstar Made, King Vamp, Vamp Anthem, Slay3r, Stop Breathing, Over
  9. Carbonarona
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Whole Lotta Red aged like fine wine

    Carti received a lot of hate for this album at its release because everyone expected leaked songs and didn't even try to listen (and not hear) this masterpiece. But i'm glad he decided to change his style and the theme and vibe of the album because now, after 2 years, WLR is receiving what it deserves. Remember that this albus has Kanye as crative    Whole Lotta Red aged like fine wine

    Carti received a lot of hate for this album at its release because everyone expected leaked songs and didn't even try to listen (and not hear) this masterpiece. But i'm glad he decided to change his style and the theme and vibe of the album because now, after 2 years, WLR is receiving what it deserves.
    Remember that this albus has Kanye as crative producer, and he never misses. People is finally starting appreciate WLR and we can notice it by seeing how Carti's songs are ruling TikTok trends.
    With this album he created a new wave, for example Yeat's songs are children of this vamp style.

    Each song sounds new and different and I understand at the first listen it sounds trash, but this vamp releases a lot of inner energy that everybody needed after the pandemic we lived.
    My certified classics:
    - Stop Breathing
    - Jump out the House
    - NoSl33p
    - New Tank
    - Vamp Anthem
    - On That Time
    - Sky
    But all the songs are good. What is missing is the LUV featuring :(    … Expand
  10. antaios
    Jul 2, 2022
    8
    This album feels like the culmination of '10s trap: Future's energy with Young Thug's vocal stretches over Lil Uzi Vert-ish simplistic rhyme schemes. It's a present that I didn't expect at this point in time where all these above-named greats are rapidly declining.

    DON'T expect rapping from this album, it's- I think I can genuinely say that this is simply not a rap album; see it more as    This album feels like the culmination of '10s trap: Future's energy with Young Thug's vocal stretches over Lil Uzi Vert-ish simplistic rhyme schemes. It's a present that I didn't expect at this point in time where all these above-named greats are rapidly declining.

    DON'T expect rapping from this album, it's- I think I can genuinely say that this is simply not a rap album; see it more as an exercise or rather experiment in vocals. I expected a Die Lit 2 when I first listened, and I got disappointed, but that is not this.

    I first wanted to coin this album a "fun" album: one with little depth, but rather interesting musically. But this is not true on further inspection: He talks about his brother; about PTSD; about the people he lost; about his relationships. It's simply not dumb. And even though he doesn't present it as verbose, the feeling he tries to communicate lands- no, it lands even better because of the lack of verbosity and intellectualism. I feel like I came a bit closer to understanding what PTSD feels like after "No Sl33p" - not about its connsequences nor its nature nor its numbers - it feels alienating, aggressive, scary (now I'm using words again that can never cover the true concept). And is this communication of experiences not exactly what art is about?    … Expand
  11. Carti-Is-Mid
    May 4, 2022
    9
    An album full of hype and energy. The production is genius and the features are few which let's Carti shine.

    Favourite songs: Vamp Anthem, King Vamp
    Least favourite songs:

    92/100
  12. freddiegibbsfan
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    rockstar made! rockstar made! rockstar made! rockstar made! Album is fire!!! playbi carti has a great voice and his lyrics are so thought out like an average person would never think of the words rockstar made
  13. Snowyiscool45
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    the album is amazing a whole new sound from playboi carti this is his best album
  14. TylerVanity
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    I don't think it's the perfect album any means, but I like the risks carti takes here. He's not reinventing the formula too much cuz on sum songs you still got familiar carti sounds and ad libs. On the other hand the different/new things he incorporates here works mostly. rockstar made is a solid intro that goes hard and sets the tempo for what essentially is a fuse of industrial,I don't think it's the perfect album any means, but I like the risks carti takes here. He's not reinventing the formula too much cuz on sum songs you still got familiar carti sounds and ad libs. On the other hand the different/new things he incorporates here works mostly. rockstar made is a solid intro that goes hard and sets the tempo for what essentially is a fuse of industrial, transylvanian and punk influences. It a whole lotta crazy **** on here for samples too, the production is probably the best it's been on carti album given the high expectation that Die LIt created, it's actually wild. I think were it falls short is fuily and adeptly landing the whole gothic vampire aesthetic and how for sum songs it kinda dont smooth over well with sum of his bars and themes in the songs. Actually sum songs do seem out of place to mention it, not that thier bad but in the grand scheme of cohesion, anyway.. fire album, haters need to stop carti here to stay.… Expand
  15. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    eu te amo carti eu te amo estetica muito foda eu te amo carti te amo porraaaa
  16. TammyTaste
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    I haven't really connect with this album the first time I listened to it. However for some reason I kept coming back to it regularly each time liking it more and more. It really grows on you with time I would even say that it's addictive. What I love about this project now? great punk energy, simple but really good harsh hypnotic beats, catchy hooks, satanic or even vampire likeI haven't really connect with this album the first time I listened to it. However for some reason I kept coming back to it regularly each time liking it more and more. It really grows on you with time I would even say that it's addictive. What I love about this project now? great punk energy, simple but really good harsh hypnotic beats, catchy hooks, satanic or even vampire like atmosphere. Pure expression of emotions and first and foremost fantastic vocals experimentation by Carti. It has so much character. It has some skips and its not the type of album where you really get into the lyrics but it is absolutly great for what it is.… Expand
  17. JoePapaReviews
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is absolutely groundbreaking it has to be the GOAT!!!!!! I heard lyrics like "Put my glasses on, I can't see you b!tch!" and I was freaking out bro!!!! when I heard "I take my shirt off and all the hoes stop breathing"I stopped breathing and blasted my monitor!!!! Carti is da GO@T… Expand
  18. whaaaa
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Expand
  19. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    The anticipated third album by the weird trap saviour playboi carti thought years due from it's original due date arrives at the perfect time. Fueled with divisive punk, rock,electronic experimentation he pushes the boundaries. The "Yeezus" parallels enhance it's impact. The sequencing is stellar whilst the production deserves an album on it's own. The abstract and repetitive lyrics(nvr inThe anticipated third album by the weird trap saviour playboi carti thought years due from it's original due date arrives at the perfect time. Fueled with divisive punk, rock,electronic experimentation he pushes the boundaries. The "Yeezus" parallels enhance it's impact. The sequencing is stellar whilst the production deserves an album on it's own. The abstract and repetitive lyrics(nvr in a boring sense)keep this billboard 200 no.1 album ahead of anything in the game. This is a masterpiece. Favourites:punk monk,stop breathing,f33l lik3 dying,vamp theme… Expand
  20. Bbcman
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When you feel like this cant nobody tell you ****

    Ghhhgghhhhgf GMC bhhhgghhhhghhhbbbb    … Expand
  21. veljko_
    Jan 9, 2022
    7
    high on energy and filled with bangers, this albums biggest flaw is that it felt like a compilation of songs where some just felt unnecessary.

    best tracks: Sky and Stop Breathing
    worst track: Not Playing or Go2DaMoon ft. Kanye West

    rating: 7.7
  22. irichard
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Away of his time. With a cyberpunkish vibe this album is such a masterpiece.
  23. Cryst4Lgg
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    While I was listening this album for the first time I didn't like it at all but I gave it a chance and now it is my favorite album. Weird but true.
  24. Killerqueen1999
    Nov 30, 2021
    8
    I have never heard anything like it before. You can say it's one of a kind.
  25. LukeThaDuke
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Genuinely amazing album meshing together Hip Hop and alternative elements while keeping an original high energy feel up until tracks like Over and Feel Like Dyin come on where Carti gives a more reserved theme about certain emotions. Production does not disappoint at any time F1thy, Ye, Ojivolta and Pierre matched Cartis energy on all these tracks with some of the best most unique TrapGenuinely amazing album meshing together Hip Hop and alternative elements while keeping an original high energy feel up until tracks like Over and Feel Like Dyin come on where Carti gives a more reserved theme about certain emotions. Production does not disappoint at any time F1thy, Ye, Ojivolta and Pierre matched Cartis energy on all these tracks with some of the best most unique Trap beats i’ve ever heard. This album was made to preform so i also recommend seeing a video of the King Vamp Tour.… Expand
  26. sethastro
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This whole album is on different level from all the past rap albums it's experimental of punk rock and trap. Playboi Carti's baby voice like instrumental in this. One of the best rap albums so far in the rap history
  27. YK22
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    My life changed after listening to WLR. My wife got pregnant and I had two beautiful kids that I named after WLR songs. When Lord Carti said "I take my shirt off and all the hoes stop breathing" I started crying immediately. Otherwise, when he said " When the sun goes down, yeah it's time to creep" I suddenly got horny and blasted cum all over my dining table. The production by Kanye WestMy life changed after listening to WLR. My wife got pregnant and I had two beautiful kids that I named after WLR songs. When Lord Carti said "I take my shirt off and all the hoes stop breathing" I started crying immediately. Otherwise, when he said " When the sun goes down, yeah it's time to creep" I suddenly got horny and blasted cum all over my dining table. The production by Kanye West is incredible, Carti's vocals are angelic, and pretty much everything on this album is a 10. If I had to make the last wish in my life, it would be 4-hour sex with Lord Carti. I love this man. 10/10… Expand
  28. benya_musical
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing album. One of the best albums in 2020. Like the vamp-punk atmosphere
  29. YEEZYFLESHLIGHT
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    SLATT*¬!! WE BEEN ON OPIUM FOR THE LAST 10 DAYS, better then Polo "The Piano Merchant" Gs whole existence imo
  30. Goktugbasaran
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    A punk-rap classic. Wlr is a certified masterpiece that every human being must listen to it before they die.
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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
  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]
  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.
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  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").
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