We here at Monster Poison received an email this weekend:
"Dear Monster Poison, can you post the amazing 2012 sophomore album by Kendrick Lamar? I think his music is so sexy & it would mean a lot to me. Please accept the enclosed 8"x10" glossy photo of me in return.
Sincerely,
Wanda Poffo
Altoona, AL"
Well, Wanda, thanks for reading. We hate disappointing you humanoids, so we're more than happy to upload the Grammy-nominated "good kid, m.A.A.d. city" for you, as it's one of our favorite rap albums in recent memory. Judging by the accolades that have been piled on K-Dot since this album dropped, that's not an uncommon sentiment, either. Not even trying to mention the chart positions, the sales, the festival headlining slots, sold-out shows, magazine covers and Macklemore publicly Stanning all over him. That would be corny to focus on, because the music here is bulletproof. There's a reason 5 singles got lifted off this album, and Kendrick could've probably gotten away with pulling at least one or two more if he was feeling particularly bold. A concept record billed as a "short film" about his life, the narrative is hypnotic as it hits so many emotional highs and lows while never failing to be a perfect party album or soundtrack to some shenanigans. Dre's production gives the entire affair a low-key West Coast flavor without relying on tired G-funk sounds or retreading ground he's already covered. The entire thing sounds fresh and new, with tracks like "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" having particularly stand-out instrumentals behind Kendrick's raps. In fact, its about time to roll up another one, put this record on and call Domino's. Hope this one makes that shift at Shoney's a little bit sweeter, Wanda, and thanks for the picture.
KENDRICK LAMAR - "good kid, m.A.A.d. city"
Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope Records 2012
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