Whole Lotta Red
by Playboi Carti
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 241 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 188 out of 241
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 241
  3. Negative: 36 out of 241
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  1. 4rr4nW3th3rh111
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Every single song on this album is absolutely genre defining. From the immediate aggressiveness of "Stop Breathing" and "On That Time" to the bouncy wobbly beat of "Slay3r" and "Place", Cartis artistic vision is just perfect. Best song on the album "Meh".
  2. NARCISSIST
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This album changed my life. I enjoyed every single hour of my life listening to this album whether it be the amazing 808s, Carti's flows, and the pace and uniqueness of each song, it really cuts deep and makes you wonder what he will do next, other than not drop another album of course.
  3. aIexis
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    El mejor album de playboi carti.

    Regresa con un estilo diferente en literalmente todo, fashion, sonido y voz, me gusta la inclusion de sonidos punk y canciones agresivas tales como Rockstar Made, Stop Breathing, On That Time, etc etc. La tendencia vampira que tiene playboi carti y su fanatismo hacia lo dark grunge se ve reflejado en tracks como Vamp Anthem, Go2DaMoon y No Sl33p Buen    El mejor album de playboi carti.

    Regresa con un estilo diferente en literalmente todo, fashion, sonido y voz, me gusta la inclusion de sonidos punk y canciones agresivas tales como Rockstar Made, Stop Breathing, On That Time, etc etc.

    La tendencia vampira que tiene playboi carti y su fanatismo hacia lo dark grunge se ve reflejado en tracks como Vamp Anthem, Go2DaMoon y No Sl33p

    Buen album en mi opinion y gran cambio de playboi carti, aunque hubiese preferido que metiera por lo menos una cancion de la version anterior (algo como Cancún)    … Expand
  4. Joffnatic
    Jan 12, 2023
    5
    I know a lot of people love this album, which I do not intend on taking away from them. I thought it was very meh and boring, however there are still some cool highlights on here. A couple of the features are amazing, but the album as a whole and especially Playboi Carti's performance is extremely underwhelming. My favorite songs are Go2DaMoon, M3tamorphosis and Control.

    I changed my    I know a lot of people love this album, which I do not intend on taking away from them. I thought it was very meh and boring, however there are still some cool highlights on here. A couple of the features are amazing, but the album as a whole and especially Playboi Carti's performance is extremely underwhelming. My favorite songs are Go2DaMoon, M3tamorphosis and Control.

    I changed my mind. It's a 5 out of 10. My favorite songs are Rockstar Made, Go2DaMoon, Stop Breathing, M3tamorphosis, Control, Feel Like Dyin.    … Expand
  5. daytonatabooywr
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    jump out the house is ass but rockstar made is my favourite christmas carol
  6. Chaoz777
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever listened to!
    I’ve listened to it at least 100 times in the past year
    Always makes me tear up at the end because of how beautiful the album is.
  7. Chimdiuche
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Great album! Love how it’s a new style compared to his previous works. I also love the vampire-like theme throughout the album. Has some of my favorite songs.
  8. drakeludin
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    very good liked the song a lot made by Playboi carti jhbjbnbkjnjjbbjbjbbbj
  9. Thonyo
    Aug 17, 2022
    7
    No começo estranhei o estilo de Playboi Carti, mas acabei caindo na onda dele, o álbum é cheio de músicas eletrizantes e produção incrível! Todas as músicas são boas, mesmo que algumas sejam mais fracas que outras, sinto que esse álbum será lembrado com bons olhos pelo público. Canções que eu gostei: Rockstar Made, King Vamp, Vamp Anthem, Slay3r, Stop Breathing, Over
  10. Carbonarona
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Whole Lotta Red aged like fine wine

    Carti received a lot of hate for this album at its release because everyone expected leaked songs and didn't even try to listen (and not hear) this masterpiece. But i'm glad he decided to change his style and the theme and vibe of the album because now, after 2 years, WLR is receiving what it deserves. Remember that this albus has Kanye as crative    Whole Lotta Red aged like fine wine

    Carti received a lot of hate for this album at its release because everyone expected leaked songs and didn't even try to listen (and not hear) this masterpiece. But i'm glad he decided to change his style and the theme and vibe of the album because now, after 2 years, WLR is receiving what it deserves.
    Remember that this albus has Kanye as crative producer, and he never misses. People is finally starting appreciate WLR and we can notice it by seeing how Carti's songs are ruling TikTok trends.
    With this album he created a new wave, for example Yeat's songs are children of this vamp style.

    Each song sounds new and different and I understand at the first listen it sounds trash, but this vamp releases a lot of inner energy that everybody needed after the pandemic we lived.
    My certified classics:
    - Stop Breathing
    - Jump out the House
    - NoSl33p
    - New Tank
    - Vamp Anthem
    - On That Time
    - Sky
    But all the songs are good. What is missing is the LUV featuring :(    … Expand
  11. antaios
    Jul 2, 2022
    8
    This album feels like the culmination of '10s trap: Future's energy with Young Thug's vocal stretches over Lil Uzi Vert-ish simplistic rhyme schemes. It's a present that I didn't expect at this point in time where all these above-named greats are rapidly declining.

    DON'T expect rapping from this album, it's- I think I can genuinely say that this is simply not a rap album; see it more as    This album feels like the culmination of '10s trap: Future's energy with Young Thug's vocal stretches over Lil Uzi Vert-ish simplistic rhyme schemes. It's a present that I didn't expect at this point in time where all these above-named greats are rapidly declining.

    DON'T expect rapping from this album, it's- I think I can genuinely say that this is simply not a rap album; see it more as an exercise or rather experiment in vocals. I expected a Die Lit 2 when I first listened, and I got disappointed, but that is not this.

    I first wanted to coin this album a "fun" album: one with little depth, but rather interesting musically. But this is not true on further inspection: He talks about his brother; about PTSD; about the people he lost; about his relationships. It's simply not dumb. And even though he doesn't present it as verbose, the feeling he tries to communicate lands- no, it lands even better because of the lack of verbosity and intellectualism. I feel like I came a bit closer to understanding what PTSD feels like after "No Sl33p" - not about its connsequences nor its nature nor its numbers - it feels alienating, aggressive, scary (now I'm using words again that can never cover the true concept). And is this communication of experiences not exactly what art is about?    … Expand
  12. WarudoDZ
    May 18, 2022
    0
    TERRIBLE album for guys who lean all time, nice for mattew 13 years old and skinheads
  13. Carti-Is-Mid
    May 4, 2022
    9
    An album full of hype and energy. The production is genius and the features are few which let's Carti shine.

    Favourite songs: Vamp Anthem, King Vamp
    Least favourite songs:

    92/100
  14. lankaopinions
    Apr 15, 2022
    6
    Playboi Carti 3º album , was not that much of enjoyable.
    Mostly consists of hype music.
    I would say half of the album are decent tracks.
    But there are others that...... Not good at all.

    This review can have some English grammatically mistakes , because English is not my first language.
  15. freddiegibbsfan
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    rockstar made! rockstar made! rockstar made! rockstar made! Album is fire!!! playbi carti has a great voice and his lyrics are so thought out like an average person would never think of the words rockstar made
  16. Snowyiscool45
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    the album is amazing a whole new sound from playboi carti this is his best album
  17. TylerVanity
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    I don't think it's the perfect album any means, but I like the risks carti takes here. He's not reinventing the formula too much cuz on sum songs you still got familiar carti sounds and ad libs. On the other hand the different/new things he incorporates here works mostly. rockstar made is a solid intro that goes hard and sets the tempo for what essentially is a fuse of industrial,I don't think it's the perfect album any means, but I like the risks carti takes here. He's not reinventing the formula too much cuz on sum songs you still got familiar carti sounds and ad libs. On the other hand the different/new things he incorporates here works mostly. rockstar made is a solid intro that goes hard and sets the tempo for what essentially is a fuse of industrial, transylvanian and punk influences. It a whole lotta crazy **** on here for samples too, the production is probably the best it's been on carti album given the high expectation that Die LIt created, it's actually wild. I think were it falls short is fuily and adeptly landing the whole gothic vampire aesthetic and how for sum songs it kinda dont smooth over well with sum of his bars and themes in the songs. Actually sum songs do seem out of place to mention it, not that thier bad but in the grand scheme of cohesion, anyway.. fire album, haters need to stop carti here to stay.… Expand
  18. CordRafael
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    eu te amo carti eu te amo estetica muito foda eu te amo carti te amo porraaaa
  19. TammyTaste
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    I haven't really connect with this album the first time I listened to it. However for some reason I kept coming back to it regularly each time liking it more and more. It really grows on you with time I would even say that it's addictive. What I love about this project now? great punk energy, simple but really good harsh hypnotic beats, catchy hooks, satanic or even vampire likeI haven't really connect with this album the first time I listened to it. However for some reason I kept coming back to it regularly each time liking it more and more. It really grows on you with time I would even say that it's addictive. What I love about this project now? great punk energy, simple but really good harsh hypnotic beats, catchy hooks, satanic or even vampire like atmosphere. Pure expression of emotions and first and foremost fantastic vocals experimentation by Carti. It has so much character. It has some skips and its not the type of album where you really get into the lyrics but it is absolutly great for what it is.… Expand
  20. JoePapaReviews
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is absolutely groundbreaking it has to be the GOAT!!!!!! I heard lyrics like "Put my glasses on, I can't see you b!tch!" and I was freaking out bro!!!! when I heard "I take my shirt off and all the hoes stop breathing"I stopped breathing and blasted my monitor!!!! Carti is da GO@T… Expand
  21. whaaaa
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Expand
  22. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    The anticipated third album by the weird trap saviour playboi carti thought years due from it's original due date arrives at the perfect time. Fueled with divisive punk, rock,electronic experimentation he pushes the boundaries. The "Yeezus" parallels enhance it's impact. The sequencing is stellar whilst the production deserves an album on it's own. The abstract and repetitive lyrics(nvr inThe anticipated third album by the weird trap saviour playboi carti thought years due from it's original due date arrives at the perfect time. Fueled with divisive punk, rock,electronic experimentation he pushes the boundaries. The "Yeezus" parallels enhance it's impact. The sequencing is stellar whilst the production deserves an album on it's own. The abstract and repetitive lyrics(nvr in a boring sense)keep this billboard 200 no.1 album ahead of anything in the game. This is a masterpiece. Favourites:punk monk,stop breathing,f33l lik3 dying,vamp theme… Expand
  23. Bbcman
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When you feel like this cant nobody tell you ****

    Ghhhgghhhhgf GMC bhhhgghhhhghhhbbbb    … Expand
  24. RealestWolek
    Jan 19, 2022
    0
    کص دالگت - sincerely thyed
    purest form of **** shout out to taipei story.
  25. veljko_
    Jan 9, 2022
    7
    high on energy and filled with bangers, this albums biggest flaw is that it felt like a compilation of songs where some just felt unnecessary.

    best tracks: Sky and Stop Breathing
    worst track: Not Playing or Go2DaMoon ft. Kanye West

    rating: 7.7
  26. irichard
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Away of his time. With a cyberpunkish vibe this album is such a masterpiece.
  27. Goofballhero
    Jan 7, 2022
    6
    I have to give respect to Carti and his team for experimenting and creating a different sound. There are also some great tracks on here like iLoveUiHateU, Sky, Over, On That Time, Place, On That Time, and M3tamorphosis, but there is no denying the amount of questionable tracks on this record (Jumpoutthehouse, No Sl33p, Die4Guy, F33L Like Dyin, King Vamp in particular). Songs likeI have to give respect to Carti and his team for experimenting and creating a different sound. There are also some great tracks on here like iLoveUiHateU, Sky, Over, On That Time, Place, On That Time, and M3tamorphosis, but there is no denying the amount of questionable tracks on this record (Jumpoutthehouse, No Sl33p, Die4Guy, F33L Like Dyin, King Vamp in particular). Songs like Jumpoutthehouse especially are unbearable and are obnoxious in their minimalism and unbroken, mindless repetition. By and large it feels like the true quality of this record is somewhere in the middle; it's certainly not "trash" but it's also not a classic like some Carti fans are saying. It's a decent effort that tends to be a mixed bag that contains the whole spectrum of bad, decent, and great material. The sound they made here is respectable and lends credit to the album's power; but it is no doubt held down by some flaws like questionable songwriting, bloated tracklist, and unfocused material.… Expand
  28. Cryst4Lgg
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    While I was listening this album for the first time I didn't like it at all but I gave it a chance and now it is my favorite album. Weird but true.
  29. Wanesta
    Dec 28, 2021
    6
    Carti is diving headfirst in this surreal world filled with heavy metal bands with trap vampires replacing the long-beards. It's catchy and massive at times, but also stretched out. Bring it back to the studio, cut down half the album, and we have a perfect one.
  30. DM29x
    Dec 9, 2021
    1
    It’s amazing this album has been given album of the year by the Washington Post. Truly one of the worst albums i’ve ever heard. Terrible vocals, terrible beats for the most part. Only reason it’s not a zero is because some of the songs have little instrumentals that sound good but they get old quickly. Everyone says it aged well, i heavily disagree.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. The Wire
    Apr 6, 2021
    70
    Carti’s voice here sounds rough and occasionally hoarse. His famed knack for repeating phrases ad infinitum seems to lead into cul-de-sacs, and the rumbling PC beats don’t float as easily as his earlier work. But there’s plenty to appreciate on Whole Lotta Red. [Feb 2021, p.61]
  2. AllMusic
    Jan 19, 2021
    80
    While losing some of the pop appeal of his previous work, Whole Lotta Red represents Playboi Carti coming into a new phase of his artistry, however jagged and disorienting the process may be.
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  3. PopMatters
    Jan 11, 2021
    70
    Whole Lotta Red is a demonstration of Carti's commitment to dynamic growth and experimentation. However, it's painfully apparent that Carti needs more features (his divine harmony with Pi'erre Bourne shines on their single collaboration "ILoveUIHateU").
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