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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the Chicago-based rapper features guest appearances from Michael Anthony, BADBADNOTGOOD, J-Stock, Ravyn Lenae, Noname, Xavier Omär, and theMIND.
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Angles
I've been running away, cause I don't wanna fight, I don't wanna pray Hope the bridges we burnin-in', yeah Light the way for another day I only do it... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Sep 27, 2016
    83
    The production ranges from icy to neon. And yet these tracks all clearly feel cut from a single cloth. The Healing Component evolves Jenkins’ worldview boldly, keeping his messages easy to digest but bursting with meaning.
  2. 83
    What makes The Healing Component most compelling lies in the confidence behind its explorations, Jenkins probing various subjects and, oftentimes, coming to less formal conclusions and more open-ended questions.
  3. Sep 27, 2016
    80
    THC is filled with indications that it's a labour of love, in every way. Single "Spread Love" feels like the main objective of the record. With help of BADBADNOTGOOD, theMind, Noname and others, the album comes together with live instrumentation and smooth production.
  4. Sep 27, 2016
    76
    His highly anticipated debut album The Healing Component serves as a 15-track showcase of youthful positivity.
  5. Sep 28, 2016
    76
    The Healing Component would have benefitted for a couple of those brighter moments to keep things moving, but it’s a small gripe.
  6. Sep 27, 2016
    65
    Individually, many of his tracks are great. But the album itself can feel like a concept that has been too thought out. Despite this, Mick's message is what still makes The Healing Component worth a listen.
  7. Sep 29, 2016
    60
    Too often, Jenkins's use of melody fails to create sticky songs in a pop sense, but it does offset his gruff baritone and stern messaging. ... Jenkins is at his best when taking everyday scenarios and cutting to their emotional core.
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Oct 2, 2016
    10
    yes you read thzat right l0l thius album is really good congrats to mick making such a good album itsd not trash just jokesyes you read thzat right l0l thius album is really good congrats to mick making such a good album itsd not trash just jokes :):)::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::) Expand
  2. Sep 30, 2016
    6
    Intellectual yet tedious and slow, new yet standard and typical for Chi's Mick Jenkins, The Healing Component is too comfortable in MJ's warmIntellectual yet tedious and slow, new yet standard and typical for Chi's Mick Jenkins, The Healing Component is too comfortable in MJ's warm little niche. Expand