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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 158 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 10 out of 158
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  1. Aug 7, 2021
    1
    Eh. It’s pretty trash. Lil baby feature was pretty shocking and ruined one of the only good tracks on the album. Tired of Cole’s repetitive, conscious and humble rap-persona which he wears. Brags about being humble. Lol.
  2. May 19, 2021
    0
    When it comes to "conscious hip-hop", Cole is definitely the most overrated. Simple metaphors and wordplay will have you falling asleep. It's great if you need a nap.
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Jul 13, 2021
    75
    There’s a very real, dare I say relatable feel to Cole’s music that “The Off Season” continues to highlight. Unfortunately, it’s a few songs short of being a great album as Cole experiments with some different styles of production that aren’t always successful. Cole’s nearly-man mentality produces a nearly-great album.
  2. Jun 3, 2021
    76
    Despite the casualness of everything, The Off-Season still earns buckets from the level of microphone craftsmanship he’s developed for himself and the melodies it brings.
  3. Jun 1, 2021
    74
    His performance on The Off-Season will have hip-hop oldheads smiling, nodding, reminiscing on days of old. ... The lack of any poignant through-line either sonically or thematically will have bespectacled journalists shaking their heads and talking about how Kendrick does it better.