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7.2
93084
7.2 |
Gig Soup
It's an album that has a handful of memorable tracks, a nice variation in production techniques and signs of obvious lyrical improvement from the 28-year-old emcee
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7.0
93078
7.0 |
All Music
While I Decided. may not light up the club like his past efforts, it shines a different, more nurturing light onto deeper parts of his soul
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7.0
93082
7.0 |
Exclaim
Big Sean exhibits growth and wisdom on I DECIDED., and that's definitely worth a listen. This is a solid effort
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7.0
93207
7.0 |
Clash
Although existing fans won't be disappointed, it feels frustratingly short of transcending to garner any new ones
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6.7
93081
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
A fresh statement that shows Big Sean's continued evolution as an artist
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6.7
93083
6.7 |
Pretty Much Amazing
His delivery is varied and confident on I Decided, showing a wide range of pace and flow that justifies his impressive resume of prestige features
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6.3
93079
6.3 |
Pitchfork
Attempts to bury Big Sean’s wide mean streak, and present the 28-year-old in a mature light
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6.0
93080
6.0 |
Rolling Stone
In taking a step back from his bravado, he gives enough space to respect and even admire his own appreciation for all the good in his world
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6.0
93167
6.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
He is not a bad rapper, simply an average evangelist, and I Decided. is the latest chapter in his average brand of hero-worshiping gospel
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6.0
93173
6.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Certainly won’t change the game, but it’s charming and earnest enough to earn Sean some more good will
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6.0
93199
6.0 |
Beardfood
Lyrically and technically destroying Eminem on ‘No Favors’ is a start, but it’s one shining star in a sky of mediocrity
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4.0
93160
4.0 |
The FT
A calamitous guest appearance by fellow Detroiter Eminem on “No Favors” capsizes the album’s message of personal growth with a toxic outburst of misogynistic abuse
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4.0
93335
4.0 |
PopMatters
Is Big Sean cool? I Decided has done little to sway that to a “yes"
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