So Far Gone [Mixtape]
by Drake
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Slant Magazine
    60
    For a beginner, even one whose big-time endorsements seem to have cemented a promising start, So Far Gone is a pretty brave effort, and Drake's ability to juggle standard bling-and-bluster narratives with intelligent narratives bodes well for his future.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 127 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 161
  3. Negative: 23 out of 161
  1. djdenzel777
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    A fantastically cohesive project that helped usher in a new stype of rap along with Kanye's 808s. Definitely the best best mixtape of 2009,A fantastically cohesive project that helped usher in a new stype of rap along with Kanye's 808s. Definitely the best best mixtape of 2009, and a must listen… Full Review »
  2. swzish
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Excellent mixtape. One of the best to come out in the last decade. The samples are great, and the production is just overall amazing (thanksExcellent mixtape. One of the best to come out in the last decade. The samples are great, and the production is just overall amazing (thanks to Noah "40" Shebib). A great mixture of R&B and rap here. "Lust for Life" is a standout track. Others include: "Uptown," "Let's Call It Off," "Brand New."… Full Review »
  3. mado2times
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    In 2009, Mr Aubrey Drake Graham dropped one of the most impactful and influential hip hop mixtapes of all time. He knocked the door down withIn 2009, Mr Aubrey Drake Graham dropped one of the most impactful and influential hip hop mixtapes of all time. He knocked the door down with force as he showed his signature versatility with singing and rapping, the drake that we all love.… Full Review »
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