2014 Forest Hills Drive
by J. Cole
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 613 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 532 out of 613
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 613
  3. Negative: 34 out of 613
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  1. MrLahey
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    really boring album. cole isn't interesting or entertaining. same boring beats, really bad lyrics, no engery, no charima from bole he's bland and tasteless like rice cake or a piece of bread
  2. milomakromallis
    May 27, 2015
    1
    J Cole is a poor MC with zero originality or creativity. The production is a safe venture into the norm that represents basically nothing. His rap ability is so bland and has so few surprises that he becomes a great boredom to listen too.
  3. zoooweemama
    Dec 5, 2016
    3
    2014 Forest Hills Drive is an album that has a very narrow concept, very dry stories, and flat out overrated. When I first heard of this albums by my peers, it was almost as if this had been a life changing album for them, an instant classic. Many praised J Cole for "not rapping about the same thing those other rappers do". As I started to listen to this album, I was greatly impressed by2014 Forest Hills Drive is an album that has a very narrow concept, very dry stories, and flat out overrated. When I first heard of this albums by my peers, it was almost as if this had been a life changing album for them, an instant classic. Many praised J Cole for "not rapping about the same thing those other rappers do". As I started to listen to this album, I was greatly impressed by the choice of samples that Cole chose to use, very soulful and lush samples. But that was as far as this album went. An album that sounds like it is full of fillers, this album has no replay value. Although it sold very well, that does not legitimize the quality of the music being sold.… Expand

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#12 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#7 Most Shared Album of 2014

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Uncut
    Feb 3, 2015
    60
    You long for a bit more of the ardour of "Fine Squad." [Mar 2015, p.73]
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jan 5, 2015
    60
    He speaks some incisive truths about class, race ("Fire Squad") and relationships ("Wet Dreamz"), but those insights are too often undercut by crass humor. The production falls short, too, with dull beats to match his languid flow.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    60
    Consistent, yes, but not the king yet.
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