Culture II
by Migos
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4.5

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  1. Positive: 46 out of 173
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 173
  3. Negative: 63 out of 173
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  1. draediamond
    Jan 31, 2018
    6
    IT'S WAY TOO LONG! Now that's out of the way. There are a variety of tracks on here but you're guaranteed to have a variety when there's 24 tracks...The production and mixing on this project includes more variety than Culture but it's out shined by stupid moments on the album (looking at walk it like I talk It or Auto Pilot). Auto Pilot was horrifc btw before I forget. I love that Quavo isIT'S WAY TOO LONG! Now that's out of the way. There are a variety of tracks on here but you're guaranteed to have a variety when there's 24 tracks...The production and mixing on this project includes more variety than Culture but it's out shined by stupid moments on the album (looking at walk it like I talk It or Auto Pilot). Auto Pilot was horrifc btw before I forget. I love that Quavo is trying to produce beats on here but is your sequel to a hit album a place to put your beat demos on? No. These beats should've gone on that trash jack huncho project. It's crazy because the 12 best songs on here would beat Culture and be a 7+ but it's ridiculously long and doesn't have any flow. Pharrell's stir fry beat and Made Men are some of the best choices they made here BBO and Culture National Anthem aren't bad either. The problem is that good moments are spoiled by bad moments. It's not a bad album but it's unbearable for some listeners for this reason. A rap group that really doesn't need to give haters another reason to hate them did just that with this release.… Expand
  2. malte123
    Jun 3, 2018
    8
    CULTURE 2 is a decent album, but just too long. The album should be the same length as CULTURE 1. The beats and production were a little bit boring but still good. Takeoff saved the album from a 6 til an 8. Hope migos next album is shorter an ONLY fire.
  3. VenomBeatz
    Sep 26, 2019
    4
    Culture 1 was way better. This is just too long and boring. There are some hits, but it isn't enough.
  4. Zwschuette
    Feb 1, 2018
    4
    Everyone points to the length of the album, (24 tracks, 1:45:18) and while it is an issue, the lack in quality/effort is my what I have the biggest problem with. There are plenty of lengthy rap albums that are all time great projects but the way Migos threw in a bunch of tracks that felt half assed just drags the album down. I found myself really struggling to get through the album in oneEveryone points to the length of the album, (24 tracks, 1:45:18) and while it is an issue, the lack in quality/effort is my what I have the biggest problem with. There are plenty of lengthy rap albums that are all time great projects but the way Migos threw in a bunch of tracks that felt half assed just drags the album down. I found myself really struggling to get through the album in one sitting. There are a handfull of redeemable tracks but they are buried by a majority of the album. My personal favorite track was "Made Men" which came off smooth as hell imo.… Expand
  5. thedaywalker
    Jan 29, 2018
    3
    WHY WAS THE ALBUM SO DAMN LONG!
    I like Migos, i really do, but i like them is small doses. They aren't versatile enough to release a 24 song album.
    There are definitely some good songs in there, but you have to go through a whole pile of crap to find them, it took me 3 days to listen to the whole album once, because after 7 songs i was already so tired of listening them. I liked    WHY WAS THE ALBUM SO DAMN LONG!
    I like Migos, i really do, but i like them is small doses. They aren't versatile enough to release a 24 song album.
    There are definitely some good songs in there, but you have to go through a whole pile of crap to find them, it took me 3 days to listen to the whole album once, because after 7 songs i was already so tired of listening them.
    I liked Motorsport, Emoji a chain, Too playa and Mad Men. But the rest is just sooooo annoying to listen to. Seriously, Migos should have cut it down to at least 10 songs, because the rest was simply unnecessary crap    … Expand
  6. EdenIsNotHere
    Feb 1, 2018
    4
    "Culture", even if didn't blow me away, was probably one of the entertaining rap albums of 2017. However, this album it's the perfect example of "glorified mixtape". It's like almost every song here are copy-and-pasted with the same formula, sometimes with pretty basic and forgettable beats and lyrics. While most of the time performances, energy and lyrics are decent, Offset, Quavo and"Culture", even if didn't blow me away, was probably one of the entertaining rap albums of 2017. However, this album it's the perfect example of "glorified mixtape". It's like almost every song here are copy-and-pasted with the same formula, sometimes with pretty basic and forgettable beats and lyrics. While most of the time performances, energy and lyrics are decent, Offset, Quavo and Takeoff doesn't have the variety or just the ability to carry an 1 hour and 40 minutes of project. A few song here and there are standouts like Stir Fry, Narcos, Emoji A Chain, Motorsport and Gang Gang, but aside of that even the performances that I expected be great were just forgettable like Posty or Gucci Mane. I HIGHLY recommend you pick a few songs instead listen to the full project, because it's a boring waste of your precious time.… Expand
  7. MrMemeister
    Jan 30, 2018
    4
    Last year's "Culture" was the perfect encapsulation of the moody, nocturnal trap rap coming out of Atlanta at the time. It's follow-up, "Culture II", instead encapsulates everything wrong with artists trying to increase profits through streaming. On "Culture II", Migos' signature sound is stripped of almost all it's energy and enthusiasm. The performances are generally forgettable, alongLast year's "Culture" was the perfect encapsulation of the moody, nocturnal trap rap coming out of Atlanta at the time. It's follow-up, "Culture II", instead encapsulates everything wrong with artists trying to increase profits through streaming. On "Culture II", Migos' signature sound is stripped of almost all it's energy and enthusiasm. The performances are generally forgettable, along with the production, as top-tier producers like Metro Boomin and Zaytoven give us some of their worst beats. Yet, digging deep into "Culture II" bears some highlights. "Stir Fry" is one of their best songs, with a colorful beat and catchy hook, "BBO" contains a (surprisingly) good 21 Savage chorus complimented by a nice sax sample, while the closing song sees Migos go a bit introspective over some beautifully arranged instrumentation. These are few and far apart, though, and as most Migos fans aren't looking to spend 105 minutes on one album, "Culture II" is an unfortunately sub-par album.
    Favorites: "Narcos", "BBO", "Stir Fry", "Gang Gang", "Made Men", "Culture National Anthem"
    Least Favorites: "Emoji A Chain", "White Sand", "Flooded", "Beast", "Open It Up", "Movin' Too Fast", "Work Hard"    … Expand
  8. LeadOxide
    Jan 29, 2018
    0
    This album was pretty much trash. Migos continue to be one of the least inventive groups in hip-hop. The delivery is boring, the flows are unoriginal, the lyrical content is garbage, the features are not utilised well and to make things worse it was ridiculously long and therefore incredibly boring.
  9. DavidWasHere
    Feb 3, 2018
    5
    C U L T U R E is not a masterpiece. It is an entertaining record, however, filled with strong trap bangers and tight flow from the trio that made it more than just a standard trap rap affair. And much like other rap artists that ride the trap game, they don't usually have a strong discography. And this is true as the follow-up to their blockbuster C U L T U R E album, Culture II, is aC U L T U R E is not a masterpiece. It is an entertaining record, however, filled with strong trap bangers and tight flow from the trio that made it more than just a standard trap rap affair. And much like other rap artists that ride the trap game, they don't usually have a strong discography. And this is true as the follow-up to their blockbuster C U L T U R E album, Culture II, is a bloated slog. At over an hour and a half long, Culture II is all the worst traits of Migos, three rappers that spit whatever comes to their mind no matter how embarrassing (i.e. the line about Huggies) or repetitive the hooks are while riding on boring, midtempo, and stiff beats that do nothing but become a bore if you aren't in the mood for the songs. I don't hate this album as much as a lot of people do, but this is still a mediocre album that often just runs together for me and it doesn't feature much of any unique characteristics. There are a few exceptions with the album. Stir Fry is an absolute banger, no thanks to Pharrell Williams, Open It Up is pretty climactic and grandiose, and BBO does have some swagger to it. But for the most part it's the Migos doing their usual MO in what is otherwise an over glorified mixtape. You can't blame them for milking the streaming game, you can only blame the audience that eats this up and making Migos popular.… Expand
  10. Connorcox1997
    Feb 24, 2019
    0
    This album is straight up trash; those 24 songs sound the same from start to finish. Nothing is interesting about the Migos. There just a mumble rap group who are nothing but a generic group. And you know me I hate mumble rap.
  11. rextree
    Feb 24, 2019
    1
    Every song sounds the same, but with random shouting for ab-libs, it isn't a problem... right?
  12. maoale55
    Jan 29, 2018
    0
    Boring, sounds the same, lyrics have no purpose and are even stupid at times. Lack of creativity, Open it Up is literally a lazy remake of Deadz from Culture 1. All the songs sound the same with some exceptions like Narcos and Made Men which are probably the only highlightable tracks in the entire album. There was no need to make a 24 song album if they are going to show this lack ofBoring, sounds the same, lyrics have no purpose and are even stupid at times. Lack of creativity, Open it Up is literally a lazy remake of Deadz from Culture 1. All the songs sound the same with some exceptions like Narcos and Made Men which are probably the only highlightable tracks in the entire album. There was no need to make a 24 song album if they are going to show this lack of creativity and mediocre and lackluster production. Huge disappointment after Culture 1.… Expand
  13. nikoziko
    Jan 29, 2018
    5
    this album is pretty much a mess and didn't need to be this long since the'res so much filler and wastes of features
  14. geeez
    Jan 29, 2018
    0
    I give upon music critics that praise album with a song with this type of lyrics:
    Bad **** only, bad **** on me
    Hit it for a minute then I pass her to the homie (pass)
    Hit her for a minute then I pass her to my homie
    I don't wanna see you when I wake up in the morning
  15. mtsdnzt
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    A good album, with the same level of their past project. Stir Fry helped the album have a new face. Gang Gang is very good to hear. And, Narcos is well produced! The Migos have to evolve their musical writing, this would help very much the quality of their musics.
  16. abrah
    Feb 5, 2018
    0
    a big piece of **** ...........................................................
  17. kayhamed
    Jan 30, 2018
    7
    Migos called this album a masterpiece but honestly, the prequel was. this album was just a follow up to culture 1 & didn't really maintain any new thing for listeners. (best songs were: stir fry, narcos, notice me,gang gang,made men & motorsport) I don't say trap music is trash but i'm certain after a while these regular subjects (I mean drugs, women, money & murdering everyone) will getMigos called this album a masterpiece but honestly, the prequel was. this album was just a follow up to culture 1 & didn't really maintain any new thing for listeners. (best songs were: stir fry, narcos, notice me,gang gang,made men & motorsport) I don't say trap music is trash but i'm certain after a while these regular subjects (I mean drugs, women, money & murdering everyone) will get boring & repetitive.… Expand
  18. jakeneiner
    Feb 4, 2018
    0
    trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash, trash
  19. Dragonfly02
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    The Migos have done it yet again with their sequel to the successful "C U L T U R E". Yes, the album was very long (24 tracks, 1hr. 46min.). But, all the songs were bangers! I can't wait for their next album!!!
  20. HiMyNamesEthan
    Jan 31, 2018
    8
    8/10 The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and this sequel to the Migos most critically acclaimed album C U L T U R E continues the same quality in production, same themes, and same vibe over a much more colorful sound pallet and bloated tracklist.

    It has always been easy to listen to the trio, full of upbeat tempos and very fun instrumentals. C U L T U R E was a surprising album    8/10 The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and this sequel to the Migos most critically acclaimed album C U L T U R E continues the same quality in production, same themes, and same vibe over a much more colorful sound pallet and bloated tracklist.

    It has always been easy to listen to the trio, full of upbeat tempos and very fun instrumentals. C U L T U R E was a surprising album from them, in that it took trap into a more tasteful direction, and it was clear that Migos were quite meticulous in their selection of what made the cut and where each track belongs to make sure the album never sleeps. In this sequel, the bloated track listing seems a little more sloppy. and that is one of the faults of this album. Each song, though, flows rather consistently and holds quality trap production that most contemporaries would ditch for a more DIY type of instrumental. With that being said, and just like its predecessor, the album seems very high quality and doesn't feel like a very rough cut like a lot of trap albums. Overall, its fun sequel to its original that includes many more catchy tunes that varies in their style.

    Favorite Tracks: Made Men, Stir Fry, BBO, Supastar, Narcos    … Expand
  21. SamV1sion
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    While not all of the songs are memorable the ones that are can really get stuck in your head.
  22. Mohseneshoun
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    Junk , junk , junk , junk , junk , junk , junk , awful , their lyrics are just some meaningless words .
  23. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    3
    no effort but a few nice tracks 3/10
    no effort but a few nice tracks 3/10
    no effort but a few nice tracks 3/10
  24. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    5
    Migos may not push the boundaries of music with their sequel to last year's incredibly successful "Culture", but it does represent a bold move into newer territories and styles. "Stir Fry" is a fun, hooky anthem produced by Pharrell while "Gang Gang" is sure to be a summer hit.

    Any album with 24 songs will no doubt have filler, and "Culture II" is no exception. "Flooded" and "Beast" are    Migos may not push the boundaries of music with their sequel to last year's incredibly successful "Culture", but it does represent a bold move into newer territories and styles. "Stir Fry" is a fun, hooky anthem produced by Pharrell while "Gang Gang" is sure to be a summer hit.

    Any album with 24 songs will no doubt have filler, and "Culture II" is no exception. "Flooded" and "Beast" are substandard cuts that shouldn't have been included, but the bigger problem is listening fatigue. "Made Men" is an incredible Migos song but by the time I heard it, over an hour in, I was ready to be done with the album.    … Expand
  25. OrenBrown
    Feb 23, 2018
    6
    This album is a very over-saturated 24 tracks in length. It's got too much filler in my opinion. If they'd pruned it more it could have been a really solid tape but there's too many generic songs on this one. Some really good highlights though. Kinda just what you expect from Migos at this point, now that they're more of a commercial group.
  26. AlexZedKawa
    Mar 31, 2018
    1
    What the hell is this album? I'll tell you what it is: it is a cash grab! Why else would they make 24 songs that mean absolutely nothing (other than maybe Culture National Anthem) and can be easily intertwined, all in the same style of music that made them popular? Not only that, this album is boring. The beats go absolutely nowhere, their idea of a hook is just repeating a phrase overWhat the hell is this album? I'll tell you what it is: it is a cash grab! Why else would they make 24 songs that mean absolutely nothing (other than maybe Culture National Anthem) and can be easily intertwined, all in the same style of music that made them popular? Not only that, this album is boring. The beats go absolutely nowhere, their idea of a hook is just repeating a phrase over and over again, and every song uses racial slurs or derogatory terms against women! There's two tracks I wouldn't mind listening to again (Culture National Anthem and Notice Me), but as a whole, this is one of the most boring, pandering, and unnecessary albums I have ever heard in my life!… Expand
  27. dfberger23
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Culture II is everything I wanted. The number of misses on this album can be counted on one hand. The beats and production are phenomenal. I can understand the lyrics not cutting it for some people but you can not deny how good it sounds. Offset and Takeoff go AWF. Honestly Quavo is a singer and not a rapper, the weakest parts of this album come from some of his verses. Offset and TakeoffCulture II is everything I wanted. The number of misses on this album can be counted on one hand. The beats and production are phenomenal. I can understand the lyrics not cutting it for some people but you can not deny how good it sounds. Offset and Takeoff go AWF. Honestly Quavo is a singer and not a rapper, the weakest parts of this album come from some of his verses. Offset and Takeoff murder almost every beat.

    I see plenty of evolution from Culture. Narcos, Stir Fry, Crown The Kings, Notice Me come to mind. But I don't need that much of a change from Culture honestly, this sound has not gotten old for me. Top 10 tracks in no order: Supastars, Narcos, BBO, Walk It Talk It, Stir Fry, Crown The Kings, Movin' Too Fast, MotorSport, Notice Me, Emoji a Chain. The features are just so fire.

    Love this album, will be bumping for many years to come !    … Expand
  28. CORNROWKENNY
    May 14, 2018
    5
    There is an album in there somewhere that might be nearly as good as the first "Culture", but it gets dragged down by a lot of filler on this overbloated sequel.
  29. freshie
    Feb 3, 2018
    4
    Amongst the filler are several quality tracks; but as an album, Culture 2 does not provide a strong delivery. A bloated album that seems more like a quickly put together mixtape with a deliberately extensive track-list to maximise streaming profits and sales numbers. Stir Fry a strong standout track.
  30. Lourson
    Feb 2, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meh...this is a rushed album, very repetitive and recycled song ( Open It up = Deadz ). I put 6 for TakeOff.… Expand
  31. MlodySaba
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    It is the best Hip-Hop/Rap, Trap Album that came out this year. It is a masterpiece of Migos. They finally prove that they now how to make Hip-Hop very awesome!!
  32. bobbyomac
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    I think this one will eventually go down as a classic because of its consistency and really tight production (for the most part). It seems like people didn't want to digest it because of how hyped up Migos have been lately and how high the expectations became. There are maybe 2 weak songs, but even those are growing on me (thinking about Flooded and Work Hard). The songs stand up toI think this one will eventually go down as a classic because of its consistency and really tight production (for the most part). It seems like people didn't want to digest it because of how hyped up Migos have been lately and how high the expectations became. There are maybe 2 weak songs, but even those are growing on me (thinking about Flooded and Work Hard). The songs stand up to replays well and there's a lot more to digest than it seems on a first listen. The attention to detail is strong and you can tell that Migos really put their hearts into it. The production quality is among the best you'll hear in hip-hop - extremely detailed and sharp, and well mastered as well. All the complaints about length seem lazy to me. This is an album you can really spend serious time with.… Expand
  33. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    1
    The album has a very bad mix, and its compositions completely unbearable and that are two in the maximum music that give to save in this album! We have tracks completely, which with seconds we have to jump. It's not an unbeatable album, but my nomination would not have.
  34. C_dot
    Dec 3, 2018
    3
    The Migos continue to underwhelm, producing another project where each track sounds like the last. It did not evolve from its predecessor, and the rapping is lackluster, with the flows and rhymes both being basic and lame.
  35. artdecomike
    Aug 11, 2018
    2
    album was hella long with only a couple songs to stick out, it is what it is though.
  36. harungul55
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    That is an excellent sequel to "C U L T U R E".Migos did the best.All songs are bangers.
  37. Indisernible
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    15 Great songs are good for me, everything has different productions all of them deliver and not that bored,,, While there is 9 songs that are fillers, too longs, weak hook and recycled song from Cutlure 1. ---15 Good song is considered a great album, you just have to make your own playlist.
  38. H-Bomb77
    Mar 31, 2021
    5
    it is very good could listen to but not a lot because it feels so rushed to me even though it was good I thought it kind of failed to be even close to the og culture
  39. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    7
    gosto so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil so p deixar no perfil

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
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  1. The Wire
    Apr 5, 2018
    40
    The epic slog of Culture II offers up more than 20 courses of candyfloss, toffee apple and burnt syrup in lieu of any real variety. [Apr 2018, p.68]
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 13, 2018
    80
    A grand vision is hard to discern, but when it comes to bringing the party, Culture II delivers with a scale and swagger that's hard to resist. [Apr 2018, p.117]
  3. RapReviews.com
    Feb 12, 2018
    75
    There's too much material here to sit and listen to straight through in one sitting. Give it time though and Culture II will grow on you.
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