good kid, m.A.A.d city

I genuinely don't understand the hype. This was a slog to get through.

I go back and forth on this — some days it's a 4, some days it's a 4.5. The inconsistency in my own feelings about it probably reflects the slight inconsistency of the album itself. But at its best, this is breathtaking.

An essential listen for anyone who cares about music. Period.

I come back to this every few months and find something new each time.