Man on the Moon: The End of Day – Reviews


With the album less than 10 hours from release (hits iTunes and Amazon MP3 at midnight today – more on that later today) I thought I would provide you guys with a compilation of links and reviews for the album itself. So far the reception of the album has been nothing but positive with many strong reviews. Keep reading for the links. I’ll also update this post as the reviews come in.

Check back at 12AM ET/9PM PT for your online guide to buying the album full of links and special prices.

HipHopDx – 4/5

His knack for creating records that are relatable, organic, and melodically sound is something few artists can claim. Accept no imitations; Kid Cudi is the real deal.

People Magazine – 4/4

Kid Cudi makes one of the most ambitious Hip Hop debuts since College Dropout

411 Mania – 9.5/10

He crafts songs that are relatable without being overly ‘conscious’ and blends his singing and rapping together quite nicely. It’s an excellent album that is yet another one that will make many Year End lists, definitely recommended.

Entertainment Weekly – A-

Cudi turns out to be that rarest of rap phenomena: a hyped upstart who really does represent a promising new phase in the genre’s evolution

All Music – 4/5

The chilly, complicated Man on the Moon perfects the futuristic bleak-beat hip-hop Kanye purposed a year earlier, and rewards the listener with every tripped-out return.

TimeOutNY:

So how does it sound? Brilliant, in a word. Man on the Moon is split into five acts and is basically a concept album about Cudi’s life

Boston.com

“Man on the Moon: The End of Day,’’ his long-awaited debut album, is a lot of things. It’s spacey, adventurous, and ridiculously intriguing if only because it’s so different.

New York Times

KID CUDI Most everything on Kid Cudi’s debut album, “Man on the Moon: The End of Day,” sounds like an experiment. Dub, new wave, electro, house: they’re all here, and, impressively, this Kanye West protégé knows what to do with them. Unlike the boss man, though, he’s often a more charming singer than rapper. Tuesday. G.O.O.D. Music/ Universal Motown. (Jon Caramanica)

  • Micka

    is he goin to be doin a signing tomorrow and if so, Where?

  • Aldor
  • JO-EZ

    yea seriously is he having a signing?

  • Kidd

    I haven’t heard it but i know its already a 5/5 stars cant wait for it tomorrow.

  • jerel

    OMG 30 MORE MINUTES!! 411 MANIA JUST GAVE MOTM A “LEGEND” RATING http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/116142

  • datdude

    do you think ups would have it delivered to my house by tomorow morning before i leave for school … because i preordered it and was hopin to jam it on the way theree

  • jerel

    i doubt it. they usuually deliver around 1 or 2. just download the leak!

  • jerel

    THEY HAVE MOTM ON ITUNES NOW!!

  • jak

    haha, it was released like 4 days ago in europe… Been listening to it for ages

  • John

    Yoo, already bought the album. I got to keep listening but through the first 3 listens I like it a lot. It’s dope. Definitely different and has the ability to change hip-hop into something bigger.

    My only complaint, is that I bought the deluxe version and it said it came with 3 extra bonus songs which are no where to be found. Check Amazon.com too, nobody received the bonus tracks :( .

    Hopefully, something can be done about this. Otherwise, let’s go CuDi keep bringing on good music!

    Favorite: Heart of a Lion