Culture II
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Culture II
Culture II is the third studio album by American hip hop trio Migos. The album features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Drake, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Post Malone and 2 Chainz. The album was executive produced by Quavo, alongside production work from a variety of collaborators including Metro Boomin, Buddah Bless, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Murda Beatz, among others. The album serves as a sequel to Migos' previous album, Culture. - WIKIPEDIA
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Pitchfork
Culture II ultimately feels like a drag—a formless grab bag compiled without much care.
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RollingStone
Migos Deliver An Epic, Hypnotic Inventory Dump on ‘Culture II’.
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The Guardian
For such a gargantuan album, it’s surprisingly light on its feet, skipping nimbly between musical styles.
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XXL
The flaming rappers from Atlanta's North Side continue to steer the culture. Now watch the vultures circle.
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SLANT
They've given us just enough to keep us on the hook.
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Sputnik Music
It’s honestly just depressing to listen to.
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popMatters
While not all of these 24 songs are equally impressive, nothing about Culture II feels like they're going through the motions.
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NME
The fab three have done it again.
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RapReviews
Give it time and "Culture II" will grow on you.
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CoS
The blockbuster Georgia trio prescribe the right medicine but the wrong dosage.
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The 405
Me thinks their future is bright however this shakes out.
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Pretty Much Amazing
The Migos have proved their vision of culture is worthy of a franchise.
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ALLMUSIC
Culture II runs long and tests the limits of a standard attention span at nearly two hours.
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Tiny Mix Tapes
To assess the album as an irreducible work is to cling to an entirely outmoded conception of how music is consumed.
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exclaim
Having more songs available to stream results in more royalties, though it doesn't equate to a flawless full-length.
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HipHopDX
While the bulk of the songs can’t disguise their rush-job origins, tinges of Trap Boy Magic do spring up from time to time.
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noisey
The new Migos project—stretched out over 24 tracks that clock at an hour and 45 minutes—is proof you can never have too much of a good thing.
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FADER
Culture II might be the end of the Migos formula as we know it.
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hnhh
Classically overstuffed sequel, albeit one that shows new sides of Migos and may offer a way forward.
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DJBOOTH
'Culture II' is a bloated test of patience and dedication that avoids the successes of its predecessor.
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NPR
From these new sounds, the sun won't set on their reign in 2018.
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HighSnobiety
Touches Greatness, But Is Mostly Mindless Filler.
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PantherNOW
Finishing the album for this review felt like a chore.
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HYPEBEAST
If there is a Culture III this time next year, it better sound different.
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VIBE
Culture II didn’t exactly live up to expectations.
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Minnesota Daily
While it’s the perfect length for a quick half-marathon, it’s also great to listen to during sprints.
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The Sentry
Despite the lack of extreme bars and lyrics that hook listeners in with metaphors and vulgarity, Culture II shows the production prowess of Migos’ artistry.
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videtteonline
'Culture II' falls short of its precede.
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VULTURE
Culture II Isn’t an Album, It’s a Data Dump.
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Ocolly.com
I believe this album just set the bar high for music for the rest of the year.
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K104
From these new sounds, the sun won’t set on their reign in 2018.
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SALUTE
The album has a lot of amazing moments, but at times can be repetitive which gets very old after one or two plays.
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The Statesman
As a whole, the album lacks the flair that brought Migos to the forefront of the trap scene.
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The New York Times
Another Streaming Juggernaut.
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THE PITTNEWS
“Culture II” falls flat.
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InspirEnrich
The best moments of this album come at such random points in the midst of crap its irritating.
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WE PLUG GOOD MUSIC
Culture II will be playing everywhere this year, without any doubt.
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Immortal Reviews
WILL PUT YOU TO SLEEP.
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Spectrum Culture
Classic example of expending art for profit.
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EarBuddy
It’s too long and the rapping is still mostly uneventful.
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Current
Migos could have done better and should have done better.
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SLANT
Loses points for resembling a bloated mixtape rather than an artfully assembled album.
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ACRN.com
Culture II has no reason to be as long as it is.
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Daily Journal
The trio could've reached higher lyrically, but overall, it still proves for good listening.
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steemit
Its quite refreshing to see something well produced in this style, and not just random tracks on soundcloud.
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CRACK Magazine
Was a concise effort.
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Neirad
Appealing to a younger demographic of listeners with shorter attention spans.
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The University Daily Kansan
'Culture II' fails to live up to the hype.
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D49er
Despite nearly 2 hours of content, not a single track on the new album can top “Bad and Boujee.”
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Beat
Culture 2 is a victory lap for this trio.
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SOAPBOX
You shouldn’t have to sit through the misfires to get to gems .
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Criterion
Songs may be deemed a bit shallow,
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The Heights
The bulk of the album just sounds like the throwaways from Culture.
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Half Past
You get what you expect.
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CUINDEPENDENT
Culture II is an unbearable waste of time.
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The Daily Free Press
“Culture II” falls short of making a statement.
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Pure Grain Audio
Won't disappoint you and will attend to all your hip-hop interests.
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SpeakerTV
Quantity over quality.
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The Nevada Sagebrush
Feels like another bloated mixtape.
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Marist Circle
Migos spread their wings on a few tracks.
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The Owl
The lyrics are not awful, but they are nowhere near good.
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Financial Times
Most of Culture II’s tracks sound identical.
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The Michigan Daily
I really disliked this album.
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Forbes
'Culture II' Debuts At No. 1.
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Mic Cheque
Migos provide the most sluggish portion of fast-food music you will hear this year.
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The Daily Nebraskan
Lacks creativity and innovation. Reviewing this album was really a test of my patience.
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The Crows Nest
Culture II is two hours of monotony.
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Positively Underground
Magic moments are still there if you look.
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The Pillar
‘Culture II’ is a boring album.
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Stereoboard.com
Culture II’, quantity has triumphed over quality in a bloated data dump of overlong rhymes.
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Half Brain Music
Lacking in this album was the consistency of great hooks.
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The Yale Herald
Culture II is a glorification of all that has made rap music controversial since its inception.
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The Script
An “average” album.
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BaeBle
'Culture II' Migos Is Suffering From A Hangover And A Lack Of Creativity.
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Hood Politics
Album is simply too long.
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The Edge
There is much that is good about this album and Migos will not suffer from its bloated and un-edited state.
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One91
I just can’t take it seriously. It was a flop.
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Above Average Hip Hop
If you power through the marathon of an album, you’ll discover a few gems.
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NU Playlist
Taking the “Quantity over Quality” route this time.
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Collegian
Overall I can’t really find much to complain about while listening to this album.
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Bens Beat
Culture II is just fun enough throughout.
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xfdMag
While the nearly two-hour length says something about their proficiency, it’s not justified. It’s disappointing really.
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The Hill News
I recommend giving “Culture II” a listen.
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Katrina LaZara
Culture II is a great album, but a heavier hand in editing could have made it more singular as a star project.
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Under the Fridge
It was a sloggly, tiresome album that drowned its notable tracks in a sea of mediocrity.
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RapReviews
Give it time though and "Culture II" will grow on you.
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