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90
The overly violent shtick has been largely cut, replaced with a frequent tendency to journey inward and record the results. Because of this, I Am > I Was is a near masterpiece.
10mo
84
21 Savage’s maxim of “I Am Greater Than I Was” is growth, understanding that as an artist and a public figure, you must push yourself to make some changes within.
11mo
80
The power in Savage’s music still lies in the gulf between what he is expected to feel and what he actually does: that brilliant vocal cadence suggests he is surveying the cars and girls of his new life with numbed distance, even disgust.
11mo
80
With 21 Savage maturing personally and musically since he first gained notoriety, I Am > I Was is a varied attempt at reconciling both sides of the face-tatted spitter’s vexing world.
10mo
78
The second album from one of Atlanta’s most promising rappers recasts him as a star in waiting. He writes with grisly clarity and humor, and his songs here are sturdy, inventive, and sticky.
11mo
75
Overall, it’s a massive improvement on the disappointing Issa Album, with 21 Savage showing maturity whilst keeping his dark humour and persona.
10mo
70
21 Savage's latest album delivers on its title.
11mo
67
It’s unfortunate ... that the record finds itself held back by unfeeling and monotonous takes on issues like gun violence. Overall, i am > i was is a mixed bag of experience that offers enough solid tracks to keep fans latched on.
11mo
The maturity of this album is clear as day. It just sounds so much better than anything else Savage has done. His style is being improved greatly here. It is a very fun project with great hooks and production.
It is nice to see 21 grow a bit and express some vulnerability. Although there are some songs that feel like filler if you just look at the topic of the song but really they don't feel like filler because those songs are great songs by themselves. Although I wish there are more deep tracks on the album though. Incredibly solid project.
BEST- a lot, break da law, gun smoke, 1.5, all of my friends, can't leave without, asmr, ball w/o you, good day, monster, letter 2 my momma, 4L
BEST- a lot, break da law, gun smoke, 1.5, all of my friends, can't leave without, asmr, ball w/o you, good day, monster, letter 2 my momma, 4L
I don't know why this is being so hyped. Honestly, I don't see anything that interesting here...
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Track List
- a lot
- break da law
- a&t
- out for the night
- gun smoke
- 1.5
- all my friends
- can't leave without it
- asmr
- ball w/o you
- good day
- pad lock
- monster
- letter 2 my momma
- 4L
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