Well, it was really good for some time, but not really after. Good music grows, Good stories do not. This album teachs you something and then it dissapears. I really apreciate Kendrick as an artist because of composing this album, but the album itself isn't something i would like to listen again. Great lyrics tho

Anyways, my last comment is now null and void. This album has grown on me and perhaps it'll grow even more one of these days. There's definitely something special here.

I thought this album was really great when it came out. I guess that goes to show that our first impressions aren't always right. It's a good album, but it's not the masterpiece some people would have you believe.

Awesome!

How is this not #1 in 2012 yet? I'm still baffled that Beach House is even in the top 10 (never mind first). I've listened to that album multiple times now. It's so dull! Either way, this is the album of the year, without question (and I'm very picky with hip hop).

Gang signs out the window, ya bisch.

can someone get this above bloom already

I'm tempted to call this The Wall of hip hop. Kendrick Lamar's insight into a troubled life in Compton gets better as the album moves forward. It's definitely something I had to pay close attention to. good kid m.A.A.d city is better listened through completely. It tells a story.

Clever lyrics that are meaningful and insightful into the world of street gangs. This album greatly benefits from the emotional attachment you get with Lamar, or whoever the central character is. Here it's clear that gang life chose him, and having high morals isn't the easy option.
The beats and the flow are incredible - Lamar seems to have this strange ability to not have to breath when rapping. All tops off with some cohesive production, this is one the hip-hop greats.

A fantastic, cohesive album. The story telling is brilliant and the beats are all well executed. The Beach House sample in Money Trees was an especially good choice. It's worth looking into the deluxe edition as well for a couple more great tracks, particularly The Recipe.