Indicud
by Kid Cudi
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 166 Ratings

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  1. culinarymaster
    Jun 18, 2013
    5
    I love Cudi as an artist, but I just wasn't feeling this album as much as I wanted to. I tried listening to it a couple more times to see if it would get better, but it only got worse. Production isn't handled that well, and lots of the melodies are drowned in obnoxious synths. Overall, the only appealing songs on this album are the singles he released.
  2. EDuH23
    Apr 21, 2013
    9
    Indicud is a perfect blend of light and dark. It's unique sounds and Cudi's tone is what blows you away. Starts off determined with the track and ends happy with the "Afterwards (Bring Your Friends) track. The Man on the Moon has found his peace last. To me Indicud is a mixture of MOTM1, MOTM2, and WZRD. But this time Cudder attempts to inspire you with the "Once you learn you can doIndicud is a perfect blend of light and dark. It's unique sounds and Cudi's tone is what blows you away. Starts off determined with the track and ends happy with the "Afterwards (Bring Your Friends) track. The Man on the Moon has found his peace last. To me Indicud is a mixture of MOTM1, MOTM2, and WZRD. But this time Cudder attempts to inspire you with the "Once you learn you can do anything, you can fly, nobody can touch you" skit. Cudder is beginning to lead, and he is trying to be a better role model. Indicud is the beginning of Cudi's pursuit to happiness.… Expand
  3. Swishalicious29
    Jun 11, 2013
    2
    SOOOOO bad. Almost all of the production sounds the same; bland and a mess. Kid Cudi once again just mumbles and complains about how depressed he is. The ONLY songs that are any good are "Just What I am", and "Cold Blooded". You know an album is bad when even a Kendrick Lamar verse can't make a song good.
  4. CALx27o
    Jul 15, 2013
    3
    I have nothing good to say about this album, beats were lazy, lyrics weren't good (it's kid cudi what do you expect), and also, since he left good music, that's why this was a fail. I want the Man on the moon days back.
  5. lilYACHTY
    Jan 6, 2017
    5
    Only some of the songs on this album are bearable. Others give you a terrible stomach ache. I'm a fan of Cudi's previous music, but honestly, this album isn't as colorful as his previous work.
  6. tankcritic123
    Apr 19, 2013
    10
    This album is the perfect blend of his dreamy, spacey, 2009 effort MM:TEOD, and dark, chilling works of MMII: TLOMR, Indicud is an execeptional masterpiece true fusion of alternative, and hip hop, cudi's production skills are also very good. Plus the guests are all very high profile (Wu tang's RZA, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar). Favorite tracks are Beez ft RZA, Brothers ft. A$AP Rocky, KingThis album is the perfect blend of his dreamy, spacey, 2009 effort MM:TEOD, and dark, chilling works of MMII: TLOMR, Indicud is an execeptional masterpiece true fusion of alternative, and hip hop, cudi's production skills are also very good. Plus the guests are all very high profile (Wu tang's RZA, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar). Favorite tracks are Beez ft RZA, Brothers ft. A$AP Rocky, King Chip, Just What I am ft. King Chip, and Solo Dolo pt II ft Kendrick Lamar… Expand
  7. BrandoCal4
    Apr 19, 2013
    9
    Just a great album.
  8. BiggNiggRigg
    May 5, 2013
    3
    Dear god....why must he do all of his own production? I can understand maybe having 3 or 4 tracks that he did by himself and a maybe a few more in collaboration with better producers like Plain Pat and Emile, but ALL OF IT? The man has the beat-making prowess of a moderately talented 16-year-old with Fruity Loops.

    By no means was Cudi ready to handle all of the production on an album of    Dear god....why must he do all of his own production? I can understand maybe having 3 or 4 tracks that he did by himself and a maybe a few more in collaboration with better producers like Plain Pat and Emile, but ALL OF IT? The man has the beat-making prowess of a moderately talented 16-year-old with Fruity Loops.

    By no means was Cudi ready to handle all of the production on an album of this length, because as a result, the songwriting is mostly bland and at times downright irritating. Cudi is at his best when he collaborates with talented people behind the boards instead of trying to be some poor man's Kanye (with all the ego and half the ability). That goes for his video direction as well. Putting a gold frame around a mediocre video is not going to convince me of Kid Cudi's "art" being anything above average.

    The fact that he asked the top-tier A$AP Rocky to jump on such a clunky percussion-based instrumental is just an insane waste of a feature. I'm sure A$AP was just going along with it since Cudi has some gathered some respect and seniority in the industry over the past half decade.

    Lyric-wise, I have never really cared what the guy was saying as long as he's riding over a solid beat. Everyone knows Cudi is not exactly world-renowned for his lyricism. Since the beats are mainly the lyrics are just turd garnishes.

    I DID like Beez (which is bodied by RZA's potent lyrics and not Cudi's production) Solo Dolo Part II, and Cold-Blooded. Not much else impresses me on this thing. The repetition on the instrumentals is so boring I can't help but skip almost every track. Hopefully the whole "I can do it all" thing that Cudi is currently going for is just a phase and he'll go back to working with Emile soon. We can only hope....    … Expand
  9. rydermusic
    Apr 26, 2013
    5
    Scott Mescudi testifies his lacks of skill in singing in all of his albums. By the great production of this album and bad lyrics of this one, you can say that Indicud is a mid-good album.
  10. Spangle
    Apr 19, 2013
    9
    Absolutely loved the album and I'd definitely say it's up there with MOTM1 and an improvement over MOTM2. Cudi took a radically different approach to this album and it honestly sounds like nothing else out there right now. Favorite tracks are "Just What I Am" (a more usual Cudi song), "King Wizard", "Red Eye", and "Cold Blooded". All of the features were good and really brought somethingAbsolutely loved the album and I'd definitely say it's up there with MOTM1 and an improvement over MOTM2. Cudi took a radically different approach to this album and it honestly sounds like nothing else out there right now. Favorite tracks are "Just What I Am" (a more usual Cudi song), "King Wizard", "Red Eye", and "Cold Blooded". All of the features were good and really brought something to each song and Cudi's production was also good.… Expand
  11. jstrickler872
    Jun 24, 2013
    8
    This album combines the light of his first album, the dark of his second album, the oddness of his WZRD album and puts it all together in one 18 track piece. It's obvious to see Cudi put tons of effort into this album. He produced every beat to every song. So now let me criticize, his last song I found super tedious and kind of annoying. Don't get me wrong it's catchy but like it's just aThis album combines the light of his first album, the dark of his second album, the oddness of his WZRD album and puts it all together in one 18 track piece. It's obvious to see Cudi put tons of effort into this album. He produced every beat to every song. So now let me criticize, his last song I found super tedious and kind of annoying. Don't get me wrong it's catchy but like it's just a one time listen and I never want to hear it again. Then the three songs that are just beats. At least the beats sound good, but I just want to actually have vocals with those to understand more depth of the purpose of the songs existence, since I don't get vocals I assume it's just a filler which is very dissapointing. This album could have been so much better but just decided to reach good instead of great like his other pieces. I almost gave it a 7, but I feel since he did put tons of effort and I like all of the songs except 1, I'll give it a 8. Please Cudi, please give us a Man on The Moon 3.… Expand
  12. LegitReviewer
    Apr 28, 2013
    10
    Great album, good features and solid production from an artist that had never produced a single song on his previous solo albums. Album of the year so far.
  13. Braxtonmanning
    Sep 13, 2013
    1
    Note: this is coming from a die hard Cudi fan. This album was a huge disappointment for me. A time I find myself saying "what was he thinking?" And "why?" This album is nearly unlistenable. The song "Girls" is one of the most terrible things I've ever heard. Too Short should be ashamed as well as anyone that consigned this album. "Cold Blooded" was really cheesy, "Afterwords" was 8 mins onNote: this is coming from a die hard Cudi fan. This album was a huge disappointment for me. A time I find myself saying "what was he thinking?" And "why?" This album is nearly unlistenable. The song "Girls" is one of the most terrible things I've ever heard. Too Short should be ashamed as well as anyone that consigned this album. "Cold Blooded" was really cheesy, "Afterwords" was 8 mins on the same terrible chorus. Cudi really lacks the passion he brought to his first to albums. A couple things I did like was that Cudi did everything by himself. I liked "Just What I Am" and "Imortal". And I liked that he was bold enough to choose some of the features that he chose. This album was a mess overall.… Expand
  14. DOMlNlC
    May 3, 2013
    2
    Its not terrible but anyone who is expecting anything similar to Man on the Moon 1 or 2 is going be severely disappointed. I'm not just hating on Kid Cudi either, I heavily anticipated this album only to see it fall short. Cudi also talked about collaborations with MGMT and Ratatat and failed to follow through. The song with Father John Misty is the best on the record, maybe next time cudders.
  15. Rustune
    Apr 25, 2013
    3
    This steamy yet still hot tamale is straight off the grill yet, it has no filling just an empty cornhusk. I could feel the energy off of the album artwork but I soon noticed a perfect frame around this image. This artwork fits the album and how it really is only a frame with nothing but material that has been blasted to smithereens.
  16. jmarkfin
    Sep 17, 2013
    5
    Kid Cudi is still reeling from his attempt at going sober, and he shows it with this mediocre at best release. Smoke a little more indica, Scott, and then show us what you got.
  17. nsosa
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    This album shows Cudi's growth from his first mixtape "A kid named Cudi" to the extremely diverse songs and beats of Indicud. This album is Cudi's most complete body work.
  18. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  19. Xx1Le
    Apr 29, 2013
    5
    It's good to see Scott Mescudi rapping again, after the some-what-decent WZRD album.
    Now Kid Cudi is back, handling the production and..he's not really a good producer, but I give him props for trying.
    The first track opens the album up with some really dark synth's, fading piano notes, and some metal clanky drums, which gets me excited, but like WZRD's album intro(The Arrival) from    It's good to see Scott Mescudi rapping again, after the some-what-decent WZRD album.
    Now Kid Cudi is back, handling the production and..he's not really a good producer, but I give him props for trying.
    The first track opens the album up with some really dark synth's, fading piano notes, and some metal clanky drums, which gets me excited, but like WZRD's album intro(The Arrival) from there it slowly goes downhill.

    Pros
    . Some nice guest spots keep some of the tracks listenable (King chip, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, and RZA)
    . His rapping ability stays fresh!

    Cons
    . The production is watered down a lot. His previous albums(even WZRD) had more flashier production, he needs some lessons from Kanye.
    . Kid Cudi tries to push his vocals too much. Killing the enjoyment of the song.

    I may have missed a couple things on the album, but the production really stands out(in a bad way) and makes the whole LP not listenable.
    Hopefully when Man On The Moon III comes out he comes back with better production, or with nice producers. (Kanye, Dot Da genius, Plain Pat, Emile)

    STILL, props to Kid Cudi for experimenting.

    Recommended Tracks: The Resurrection Of Scott Mescudi, Just What I Am, Young Lady, Solo Dolo Part II, Beez    … Expand
  20. jagai84
    May 1, 2013
    8
    Indicud is not a bad album at all..... but there should be more cudi and less king chip, he continues to bore us with his lame verses, the only good song with him is just what i am and dats it... other than dat its a great effort and cudi never disappoints and he's
  21. blogfirstlast
    Jul 3, 2013
    8
    Just like O.N.I.F.C, this is stoner music. The difference is this is how you're supposed to do stoner music. Cudi doesn't disappoint with this album. Also it is called (Indi)cud so it's supposed to sound like one big dream even sober. This is the style he was going for and I thought it worked out great. Just like Yeezus, my biggest complaint with this album was the features. The twoJust like O.N.I.F.C, this is stoner music. The difference is this is how you're supposed to do stoner music. Cudi doesn't disappoint with this album. Also it is called (Indi)cud so it's supposed to sound like one big dream even sober. This is the style he was going for and I thought it worked out great. Just like Yeezus, my biggest complaint with this album was the features. The two weakest tracks on this album were delivered by Kendrick Lamar and Two Short both features. However the best verse in the album comes from a feature as well. King Chip sure delivers on that song and this is why I am presenting this "stonerific" album an 8… Expand
  22. CudiCZ
    May 14, 2013
    10
    Kid Cudi work hard on this album and i love it. Lyrics,Beats,Instrumentals is from other galaxy. Cudder produced all songs on Indicud, this album is masterpiece
  23. brandonac
    Sep 13, 2013
    10
    Cudi is back! This amazing blend of production and lyricism is very unique even from Cudi's earlier work. It is an awesome success on so many levels.
  24. michaeljrmj
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    This album took a minute to prosper, The production, the lyrics, the style. It's all very fusible. I think this is Cudi's best work yet, so many features, so many hours put in. It is clammed together into a mash I feel though.
  25. Breaklimbs
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Love the production, the themes, the vibe, the collaborators **** too $hort). Must have album that will stay with me forever. Also, great artwork.
    Shout out to cudi for being one of my role models.
    -breaklimbs
  26. IronGaming_
    Dec 22, 2015
    3
    I like a couple tracks off this thing, but the god damn production is my gripe with this thing, it feels like it was OVER produced to the point where it literally hurts. And the guest features don't really save this record much either, no not even Kendrick Lamar.
  27. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    4
    There's just no replay value here. Cudi's eclectic and alien-like sonic choices just don't hit the same highs and it continues a regression in cohesion and polish.
  28. clem666
    Mar 26, 2021
    6
    Cudi pursues his distanciation with his hip-hop creative process. From the beginning you can hear that 'Indicud' was thought with a lot of rock influences. Cudi chose to produce more instrumetal tracks and to experiment as much as he can. If it is sometimes successful the overall result sounds really messy, drafty and incomplete.

    'Indicud' however benefits from a strong start in my    Cudi pursues his distanciation with his hip-hop creative process. From the beginning you can hear that 'Indicud' was thought with a lot of rock influences. Cudi chose to produce more instrumetal tracks and to experiment as much as he can. If it is sometimes successful the overall result sounds really messy, drafty and incomplete.

    'Indicud' however benefits from a strong start in my opinion: Cudi sends us powerful vibes with great tracks that make us realize he is choosing different approaches. He recieved help from multiple amazing guests including Kendrick Lamar, RZA, HAIM and A$AP Rocky to name a few. The featuring with Kendrick is really disappointing and is even more when you realize that the track is titled 'Solo Dolo Part II' and is so the direct extension of the excellent work 'Solo Dolod Part I'. For me HAIM really contribute to make the album shine with the marvelous 'Red Eye' while Too $hort is only invited to remain in the shadows on the 'Girls' garbage.

    As I am a big fan of Mescudi I allow myself to admit that 'Indicud' manages to compile the most impressive number of unharmonious tracks. I found the last third of the project particularly disappointing and hard to enjoy. Cudi really tries to show some versatility but manages to appear repetitve and unoriginal in his brave choice. There are interesting turns of events here and there but just not rewarding enough.    … Expand
  29. TheDGREY
    Mar 29, 2021
    7
    First off I'm a very huge fan of Kid Cudi, he is one of my top 3 favorite artists of all time. I think this album is overhated. It has some good highs but also lows. There are really some good songs that will make you levitate. But the production on the album fluctuates a lot. For me it wasn't the best idea that Cudi did the production by himself. Cause that contributed to the fact thatFirst off I'm a very huge fan of Kid Cudi, he is one of my top 3 favorite artists of all time. I think this album is overhated. It has some good highs but also lows. There are really some good songs that will make you levitate. But the production on the album fluctuates a lot. For me it wasn't the best idea that Cudi did the production by himself. Cause that contributed to the fact that some songs didn't sound good and the full focus was not placed on songwriting or creating melodies.

    It's definitely not his best work, but it's better than people say.

    Fav tracks: Just What I Am, King, Wizard, Immortal, Solo Dolo II, Red Eye, Brothers, Cold Blooded    … Expand
  30. SlushyCup
    Apr 14, 2020
    7
    The first 2 songs aren't the best but the rest of the album is majority hit. The beat and production choice is interesting and it honestly works really well. I really like the direction of this album went, trying to innovate and mold a newer sound. Came into the album thinking it was bad from things I heard about it and came out impressed!
  31. SaintPablo32
    Jun 4, 2021
    7
    Indicud is a confused album that loses its identity pretty fast. The songs seem like random tracks from his unreleased catalog and some of the songs are just strange and the production isn't great. Those are the bad things that weigh this album down. But now it's time to talk about the good things. This album has many great tracks that are enjoyable and have enjoyable hooks and atmosphericIndicud is a confused album that loses its identity pretty fast. The songs seem like random tracks from his unreleased catalog and some of the songs are just strange and the production isn't great. Those are the bad things that weigh this album down. But now it's time to talk about the good things. This album has many great tracks that are enjoyable and have enjoyable hooks and atmospheric production. The features are placed well and this is just an enjoyable album for about 70% of the time.

    7/10 - Would have been better if the bad tracks were removed    … Expand
  32. madonnastan33
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    If you get it, you get it.
    This is an album that transcends genres. It's not a hip-hop album, it's not folktronica or pop; you just can't put it in a box. This is Cudi at his most creative. Immortal will always be the one song that got me into the wonderful world of Scott Mescudi, and Indicud as the project that elevated his art and set it apart from other things. But don't force yourself    If you get it, you get it.
    This is an album that transcends genres. It's not a hip-hop album, it's not folktronica or pop; you just can't put it in a box. This is Cudi at his most creative. Immortal will always be the one song that got me into the wonderful world of Scott Mescudi, and Indicud as the project that elevated his art and set it apart from other things. But don't force yourself to like it. Just close your eyes and vibe with it    … Expand
  33. Teeb_
    Jul 19, 2022
    8
    I am baffled by the amount of hate this album gets from critics. This album sounds incredible. This album goes in a different direction from the MOTM albums, and it's either full of energy, or impressively laid back.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Q Magazine
    Jul 11, 2013
    20
    Only Haim's contribution to Red Eye enlivens the tedium. [Aug 2013, p.99]
  2. The Source
    Jul 2, 2013
    80
    In comparison to his past two albums, Cudi has grown the furthest from his purest hip-hop roots on Indicud, successfully carving out his own space using fundamental tools of hip-hop. [Jul 2013, p.91]
  3. Pitchfork
    May 9, 2013
    40
    Indicud has the sheen of a cinematic blockbuster.... Unfortunately, it also has no substance.
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