True to Self

Bryson Tiller - True to Self
Critic Score
Based on 6 reviews
2017 Ratings: #815 / 940
User Score
Based on 197 ratings
2017 Rank: #879
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CRITIC REVIEWS

80
XXL

True to Self may fall short in terms of being a showcase of Bryson Tiller’s maturation, but wins in terms of its aesthetic and addictive refrains.

67
GIGsoup

Tiller’s limited range and sound hurts him at times, but his aptitude for setting a mood can certainly help when you’re wallowing in your feelings or trying to woo that special someone.

66
Pitchfork

Bryson Tiller’s sophomore album leans heavily on ’90s R&B samples. It sounds luxurious, but Tiller’s come-up narrative and good-guy pose are starting to lose their power.

60
AllMusic

On the surface, Tiller still gives off that wallflower baller vibe; the brashness of the debut largely remains.

60
Exclaim!

It makes in confident swagger what it lacks in memorable hooks, but at 19 tracks, it's too imbalanced and stuffed to be considered a classic.

60
Clash
Here, ‘Run Me Dry’ plays a la mode with a loose dembow rhythm, but, as with the rest of the album, there are plenty of others out there who’ve not only done this already but done it more engagingly.
DARKFANTASY
47

An year after his major success with the late success of his debut album T R A P S O U L, Bryson releases his second album, and it's was a flop

Bryson still knows how to make catchy addicting hooks and soulfully mature R&B songs, but this is mostly the cliché Bryson, his essence and formula is exactly the same as ever, and he even ends up making this album more repetitive and less enjoyable than his last, it is an hour long but it takes so long to end, unlike his last album this ... read more

OlManWrinkles
52

Bryson Tiller's "True to Self" is an album that falls somewhere in the middle of the road, offering a mixed bag of tracks that left me feeling rather indifferent. While there are certainly moments of promise and glimpses of Tiller's talent, the overall listening experience left me wanting more.

One of the standout aspects of the album is Tiller's smooth and melodic voice, which remains consistent throughout. He has a knack for creating a laid-back atmosphere that can be quite ... read more

coloncancer
51

trapsoul but boring

tan_phan24
45

Bryson, wtf is this. Every track is so boring and sounds like every throwaway from TRAPSOUL. There’s nothing interesting or unique about this album, and not a single moment stands out for me.

paradiime
14

maybe the most boring album ive ever listened to. who told him that releasing an album of 19 filler songs was a good idea. there's nothing interesting or unique about this album. the hooks aren't even catchy and the production is mid at best, the lyrics are generic and/or garbage, and its way too long. why does this exist

Split
52

If you want to talk about something being boring here ya go

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Added on: May 15, 2017