More into his traditional boom bap and bars than the mainstream predecessor, but just about the same quality.
The production starts out very interesting. It feels like too much is going on. It does get more standard and relaxed as the album goes on but I wouldn't consider it to be anything special. I also got to respect Kweli for putting rappers on here that are up to his skill level. Talib raps about as well as his previous few albums, maybe a tad better.
| 1 | Inner Monologue 3:47 | 76 |
| 2 | Demonology 3:55 feat. Big K.R.I.T., Gary Clark Jr. | 81 |
| 3 | State of Grace 5:54 feat. Abby Dobson | 74 |
| 4 | Violations 3:37 feat. Raekwon | 80 |
| 5 | Rare Portraits 3:50 | 79 |
| 6 | New Leaders 5:06 feat. The Underachievers | 80 |
| 7 | The Wormhole 4:10 | 71 |
| 8 | What's Real 4:27 feat. Res | 70 |
| 9 | Art Imitates Life 3:47 feat. Black Thought, Rah Digga | 82 |
| 10 | Lover's Peak 1:59 | 66 |
| 11 | Colors of You 3:26 feat. Mike Posner | 80 |