Defector's Music Club gathered writers to discuss Kendrick Lamar's seminal album good kid m.A.A.d city, released in 2012. The conversation reflects on the album's immediate acclaim and lasting impact, with writers sharing their personal experiences of its release. They reminisce on the state of music in 2012 and how the album resonated with their lives, often highlighting its potential candidacy for instant classic status. Throughout the discussion, the writers acknowledge their evolving perspectives on the album's strength over the years.
"the best rap album that I was going to hear that decade, and maybe the best one period. A surefire, unquestionable instant classic."
"This album was unfortunately so micro-targeted to my 2012 self's taste that it ushered in a profound era of washedness in my rap listening that persists to this day."
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