I thank Kendrick for getting white people into rap that isn’t Eminem. His music is very enjoyable: his flow never disappoints; the production is always above average; his storytelling is intriguing. And that’s beautiful and all, but one fact keeps lurking in the shadows:

Kendrick Lamar has never done something new.

The drunk-ass flow of ‘u’: let me introduce you to Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Flirting with jazz: ever heard of a A Tribe Called Quest? Flows that slow down and accelerate, and raps that criticize ‘gangsta’ culture: Outkast would like a talk with you. He carefully glues these ideas together to make a beautiful album - undeniably - but I reserve my 10/10s for albums that direct music culture in a new path. It easily fools the critics to call it a masterpiece, and people who don’t know shit about rap (people on this site, proof: look at the comments) follow the critcs like sheep.
Okay, the lyrics then. As poetry this is probably great art, but if you want my opinion on its content: All I hear is excuses for the American, neo-liberal dream that has clearly turned into a nightmare. Maybe using your misfortune in your own benefit works for the hood-Picassos, but the introverted hood-Einstein’s talent will get wasted for sure. So I suggest to stop trying to pimp caterpillars, and start listening to 2pac: eat the rich.

Rap normally doesn't do anything for me. This is a whole different animal though. Amazing production and sound engineering. Definitely one of my favorite albums to listen to. The highs of the album are undeniable.

Amazing.
Top 3:
Wesley's Theory / King Kunta / The Blacker The Berry
Other Highlights:
For Free? / Institutionalized / These Walls / Alright / For Sale? / Hood Politics / How Much A Dollar Cost? / Complexion / You Ain't Gotta Lie / i / Mortal Man

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Overrrated album, 9/10 or perfect ... i think not, but it have an incredible and beautiful musical production

The great American hip-hop album. A cultural milestone for the country, genre, and music itself. Flawless. Beautiful. Groudbreaking.

haha ok so last time I commented it got downvoted 9 points, so how about this- its not underated on this site, I just like it a whole lot

This album is the best I have ever listened to. I am a huge fan of Kendrick and always will be if he keeps putting out records like this.

TPAB is quickly approaching being my favorite album ever. This is on a playing field of its own in the hip hop genre, nothing even comes close.

One of the best rap albums of all time. Kendrick is such a genius. His music is so powerful and TPAB shows that.