\\\ Strong 6 - Light 7 ///
\\\ Light - Decent 7 ///
Another important voice in alternative hip hop for the 2020s, and one that is sure to influence others. Mike's distinctive, lazy-esque rap style fits like a glove with his eclectic taste in beat selection. His pairing with Earl Sweatshirt on "plz don't cut my wings" perfectly exemplifies this quality.
\\\ Light - Decent 8 ///
The lyricism does not necessarily blow me away, but the stylistic choices are quite interesting. One notable choice is the volume dynamics between songs, harboring an ambitious intensity and unexpectedly transitioning into a downtempo ballad. Plant's vocals on "The Crunge" are unfortunately not charming, and what I can only assume is an archaic synth clashes drastically. The album slips in quality near the latter half, except for their heater of a track, "No ... read more