ZelooperZ takes rap music and rips into it with his teeth, gnashing at the conventions and boundaries until the seams are ripped apart.
Van Gogh's Left Ear gets off to a very strong start before ZelooperZ's risk-taking leads to some awkward spots.
8.5 - Great/Amazing
I mean, if RX Nephew is on this, you know it’s gonna be good.
Van Gogh’s Left Ear has been on my mind a lot lately, and for good reason. It has to be one of the most striking bodies of works I’ve listened to in a while, especially after going on hiatus. ZelooperZ’s style on here is utterly fucking wild, and the personality of this album has left me utterly appalled and addicted over the past 2 weeks. And after giving it a thorough listen, I gotta ... read more
This is like trap but it doesn't want to be trap. It's masked as abstract, experimental hiphop, with the occasional cloud rap type thing, but I just can't overlook the heavy bass that would distinguish it from just not being a trap project. Bash Bandicoon is just funny, certain songs do show a lot of character and enjoyment, and ZelooperZ has a fun and really catchy delivery. But the beats often fall a little flat, and honestly take away from such a unique character that Z is. Look at this mans ... read more
1 | Battery 1:06 | 90 |
2 | VanGogh'sLeftEar 2:15 | 90 |
3 | Paranormal Snaptivity` 2:14 feat. Quadie Diesel, RXKNephew | 90 |
4 | Ticking Time Bomb 1:35 | 75 |
5 | Each and Every Moment 2:31 | 89 |
6 | Mechanic 1:43 | 77 |
7 | Bash Bandicoon 2:18 feat. Danny Brown | 91 |
8 | Essential Worker 2:27 | 83 |
9 | Other Side of the Mirror 1:36 | 74 |
10 | Hostile 1:58 | 66 |
11 | Crying in the Club 2:12 | 63 |
12 | Andrea Bocelli 2:16 | 70 |
13 | Dedicated My Life 2:24 | 80 |
14 | Dont Leave 3:28 | 63 |
15 | Always Wanted You 2:20 feat. Jade Fox | 74 |
16 | Remote Island 1:36 | 48 |
17 | Bluez 2:30 | 63 |
18 | Badman 1:44 feat. Bmo | 71 |
19 | Satellites 1:38 | 79 |