With each and every Death Grips album up until 'The Powers that B', the group was experimenting heavily with their sound. Their releases didn't sound the same or stick to a particular formula, leading to each and every release standing out on its own merits. This, however, didn't apply to their previous album, 'Bottomless Pit'. In retrospect, the album does have some of their most visceral cuts and is an overall enjoyable listen, but without any sort of new ideas brought up. With 'Year of the ... read more

First listen: It ain't that good

Edit: Convinced that the only people that are rating this are people that have TIDAL and are trying to justify their horrible decision by rating this a 90+

This tape did for me what coloring book seemed to do for everyone else, some of the most blissful and summery hip-hop i've heard in a while, it's a total grower too.

EDIT: honestly there is so little wrong with this tape, it's all just so fucking lovely.