Childish Gambino - Awaken, My Love! ALBUM REVIEW 

He gives it a 7. Now go back to your homework

I'd pay good money to see Fantano's playlist.

"watch/10" lol somebody gon post the score in a few minutes anyway

Redbone is such a good song

DooO0 YoUuuU WAaNa gO to cAliFORnEeeYYAAH?!?!

yo anthony why ur mustache look like the pizza hut logo?

I never got the "Nobody gets me" vibe, definitely just the "Yeah I'm weird and I can rap about it" vibe

3 years later. This is one of the best albums ever released In a decade. Every song is a banger, none is a filler. The production is Quincy Jones level. 10 from here my dude! Edit::: 4 Years later, the producer Ludwig Göransson wins an award for the Oppenheimer soundtrack. There's a dude in the comments that's totally right. Melon has a total bias against glover, this masterpiece didn't deserve a 7!

MY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH KOOL AID!

7/10. You're welcome.

I don't understand how you could think Because The Internet was overblown

why you got more hair under your nose than the top of your head

I activated the notification-bell thing just for this review I would never do that, but that's just how serious this is

Don't know if you watch TV or do anything like that haha, but have you seen Glover's new show *Atlanta*? Even if you don't generally like his music style, you can't deny he's an overall talented dude. Doesn't really even see himself as a Rapper anymore

Your mustache looks like nose hairs that've grown too long

He makes no mention that the entire album tells a story about two people who fall in love, have a child and the parents have to split up, but both parents attempt to teach the child that he should stand tall, no matter what, both parents want the same for his child. It's a crazy positive message and he gets an idea through on each song. The album is meant to be listened to like a movie. Theres a crazy amount of similarities between Glovers directing style (Ex. Atlanta) and the way he makes albums. Everything on this album is intentional. And you can hear it.

I thought those "obnoxious" songs, were entertaining and the vocals were something new and fresh. I agree that this is Donald Glover's best projekt, but I would probably give it a strong 8 instead.

SHE👏WANT👏TO👏MOVE 👏TO👏 CALIFORNIA👏

I’d personally give this album an 8.5. I give Me and your Mama a listen almost every single day

Can't wait to see that 5/10 for the new J Cole album.

didn't donald glover say there was no autotune

This shit was fire I give it a 9

WOW AND YOU GAVE KID CUDI A 11 AND NOT THIS

let's be honest when i 1st heard this album I thought it fucking sucked but now after living with it. .I love it

I really believe that California is one of those "Just fucking around, having fun" type of tracks. Which is fine, a lot of bands have those. But they normally save those kind of tracks for EPs, demo tapes that sorta stuff. I like the song, but I definitely won't argue with anyone who says it's awful. All I'm gonna say is, it's extremely catchy, but very cheesy and annoying at the same time. But, it's a fun song to listen to when you just feel like...well having fun I guess.

How Fantano has rated Childish Gambino: Camp - 2/10 STN MTN / Kauai - 4/10 because the internet - 5/10 Awaken, My Love! - 7/10 3.15.20 - 4/10

He criticizes the shit out of Donald'a music but gives guys like Yachty and Gucci a pass

your mustache looks like a starfighter.

Light to decent 7. Thank me later

Eyyy Lando spitting some rhymes.

bitchano bitchtano

I feel like I'm the only one who likes California

I think this album is amazing, it literally gets better every listen for me. Does anybody else think this album was inspired by Donald recently becoming a father? I feel like the whole album is him speaking as a father to his younger son about things like the intricacies of women (Me & Your Mama, Terrified, Redbone, The Night Me & Your Mama Met) , racial issues in america regarding police & protesting (Boogieman, Riot), addressing peoples need for leaching and using other people (Zombies) and trying to move somewhere to chase your dreams thats flooded with other people also trying to chase theirs and also trying to use you (California), he also touches on having love and caring about the people around you (Have Some Love). It seems as if Donald is speaking as the black father figure throughout most of this album to his younger son, then has his son taken away because of his relationship with the kid's mother (Baby Boy) and the last song Stand Tall is told from the kid's perspective as a grown man in present time which is why it sounds kind of newer than the rest of the album. That's my take on this album and it's absolutely genius in my eyes. 10/10 for what it is.

He got me with "Watch/10"

Honestly, The Night Me and Your Mama Met is one of my favorite tracks in the whole album JUST for the guitar solo. I'm a guitarist, so maybe I'm biased, but I think that that solo is one of the best of the past 5 years in guitar music. It's just so raw and emotional.

Hi. I'm Kraft Punk

Don't get the 7, considering all the praise he gave it. Even admits to enjoying what he thought was the worst track. Just comparatively the 7 doesn't hold up to how many 8s he gave to mediocre albums that didn't require half the effort or execute half as well as this album so I'm assuming he's grading this on a different scale of like all time music.

Just wait 'til he trashes Cole's new album next week.

That feel when California is your favorite song.

This album is fire

Can't believe you gave it a 10

California is great idc what anyone says

People being very biased, people are saying it's great just bc its gambino if some random SoundCloud artist came out with this people would say its straight trash

"The night me and your mama met" is amazing what you talking about

Fucking melon, would be watch/10

can you please get some glasses that stay on your face

predicting a 7/10 but lemme watch

The audio from Red bone isn't actually tampered with. Check out his performance on Jimmy Fallen

might be the worst mustache i've even seen.

I didn't know that was you on the album cover, Anthony! You looked slightly different.

It's a 10/10 thank me later

california is a troll song

I have never been a fan of gambino, should I check this out?

I hate how, If a song isn't "in your face" it's not really good in your musical opinion. It's equivalent to a hypebeast saying a song isn't good if it ain't "lit". Although I did agree with this review, that's how you tend to rate rap songs.

I'm feeling a strong 1 to a light 2 on that mustache.

This is one of the few records I just keep playing over and over again.. never get enough of songs like me and your mama, baby boy and redbone. A strong 9 at least

I can get some hate on camp but Because the internet and the projects after were genius

Watch/10? I'll skip to the end, YOU CAN'T CONTROL ME FANTANO

I don't like gambino haters man

Bruuuuh, it's a strong 8 at least!

You should have put Funkadelic - Maggot Brain on display for this review since the cover is obviously a direct influence.

Every once in a while when I wanna be angry I come back and watch fantano disrespect this album with that 7/10

why people hating on california? i find it enjoyable

My Peanut Butter Chocolate Came With Kool-Aid

It was like having an amazing trailer with an average movie.

Baby Boy's bass line is easily stuck in my head and it's extremely catchy for me. Definitely my favorite out of the album

Does nobody like California?! I love that song, it sounds like some old daft punk production, with a very unique voice, I like- scratch that love that song

After listening to his previous work, I didn't really expect much. But after the first track I knew I had to listen to this all the way through! The instrumentals are incredible and Donald, being a rapper, surprisingly has good vocal abilities. Really interested to see what he does next. Off I go to watch Atlanta.

Wait people don't like California...? I thought that was one of the best on the album!

This album is deep, it takes time to appreciate...more than a day

You would’ve given it a ten if track 6 was called Redboner

Honestly this album was really good, Terrified has to be my favorite. But I can't help but think of how amazing this would have been with an actual band rather than electronic instruments.

watch/10 :(

I think this is a solid 8. I don't even like this genre or Gambino (the rapper, actor he's fine) that much...but I fucking adore this album's production and thoughtfulness. Even California is infectious, the beat is so evocative of California it's insane...and the vocal delivery makes me laugh every time.

For real though a light to decent 7?? Not even a strong 7? You're definitely just doing this because it's childish gambino...

Redbone is definitely the highlight of the album. I love it.

I feel no anger about your opinion on Donald I'm just kind of find it jarring how much you've missed the point of him. Like you said about Awaken my Love, your opinion of him is in a different fucking solar system to those who liked it, we're not even arguing over the same points here, it's like trying to deconstruct a Trump argument. I think it may also be because you're not really interested as a music critic and listener in anything besides the nitty gritty of a musician's sound, lyrics, themes and technical skills. Whereas Donald harnesses his talent across a number of different mediums to develop worlds in which he can express his ideas about something. That's what he did with Because the Internet, if the 70 page screenplay was excessive then so was the album, it was just one part. And while we like to praise artists like Kanye for flipping the album format on its head Donald actually - like with most of his stuff see the album you just reviewed - was way ahead of his time in creating this multimedia experience around his album. That's why the idea that it's just about some rich kid who's very glum is just so freakin strange to hear, like I don't even know where to start. I mean Atlanta and Awaken are part of the same tapestry he's linked them on purpose, thematically and literally through Awaken easter eggs in Atlanta.

I love this album through and through. It just speaks to my person and my soul tbh but I will give you that 'California' seems like a b-side and for me, is the only weak spot. I am not one to skip a song when I am listening to an LP but 'California' is the track that I could do without. That being said, here in 2016, in these particular times that we find ourselves in, I can forgive one track that might take me away from what is overall a wonderful sonic experience that I am glad to be able to partake in.

Whaaat!? "The night me and your mamma met" is epic. "California" is goofy but enjoyable

I think a light 7 is a fair score for this album. I would have a strong 8. Riot SHOULD be longer.

Gambinos one of my favorite artists, and i liked the singles, so i was excited for this, but the only two listenable songs (besides havesome love, but his vocal performance on that song was atrocious) were the fucking singles, and Redbone was the best song on the entire album

I kinda wanted him to hate the album just to read the comments.

I thought California was actually a fun, light hearted song. I enjoyed it.

did he listen to me and your mama???

This nigga got the "Hey kids, I got some WiFi in my van" mustache

Even though I don't agree with this as I think it's a light 9, I respect your points and your rating

6:52

After sitting a couple of weeks with this album it is definitely one of my favs in the last few years. Im completely tired of the same old mumble rap that's being recycled daily so this was refreshing for me.

Fantano is really just a avid Gambino hater 💀

9/10. Now.

Spoler: Anthony gives it Light-Decent 7

I found Redbone and was enamored with it. It ended up becoming kind of a soundtrack to a tragic crush I had on someone. That led me to look through the rest of the album and find Terrified, which felt like a sympathetic anthem for the intense anxiety I had been struggling with, and after multiple listens I can say this is one of my favorite albums ever. Calling the work mature for Gambino up to that point is definitely accurate and it's very welcome. He expresses feelings like heartbreak, jealousy, anxiety, and the experience of becoing a father through soulful instrumentals and creative production to make something unforgettable. Call me underexposed to musical variety, whatever. I give this album a 9/10.

The only Donald I fukks wit… FAXXX

I'm not angry with your biased opinion, but I gave it a 9.5/10

I will never understand why people have so damn much trouble enjoying California, or how you could hate on ANY of the vocal performances here... He's just being creative and versatile, experimenting, having fun. The passion, power, and just pure SOUL on these tracks is undeniable imo But I'm a bit happy that even Gambino's haters acknowledge that this is quality

I usualy disagree. Thought it was very good. A 7 makes sense, but I really vibe to the annoying parts, so I enjoy the whole thing. A few tracks make it into my favourites of this year too, so I'd personally go higher. I'd heard not so great things but pre-ordered the CD based on opening song alone. I was not disappointed.

'California' is Childish Gambino's remastering of 'Put the lime in the coconut'. The sound design and constipated vocals are very similar.

Was anybody else confused about his name at the beginning? Bigthony Bambino. Where did the B's come from? Where did the word "Big" come from? Anthony Fantano and Childish Gambino don't make that at all lol

This has to be a 8 or at least a 7. I don't even like Bino that much and I recognize this is a great album. Don't fuck with me Fanwam!

this album is a 9