LAMAR, KENDRICK – GNX Folk Rock Songs of Praise doesn’t conform

Songs of Praise doesn’t conform to punk’s established reputation as the angry music of anarchy

making it a rather hearty meal

with many critics noting Urie's Broadway influences following his performance in Kinky Boots

“The Limits of your mind is where the county lines end

LAMAR, KENDRICK – GNX Folk Rock Songs of Praise doesn’t conform" Even if GNX may be regarded as a lesser entry in Lamars mighty catalogue by many (if there even is such a thing as lesser in brilliance), it is a love letter to black culture. It never dodges a punch, never compromises. Its both as far from the mainstream as a rap album can be, yet Kendricks most populist work. Its a muscular and physical record, occasionally reserving the right to be as however banal as it wants to be, right before turning around