He might just become my gateway artist to Soul. I've always had a difficult time getting into old music from genres I'm unfamiliar with but this album is incredible and doesn't sound too different to its inspiration from half a century ago. Eye opening listening experience for me.
fav. song: If You Don't Want My Love
Just great on all fronts. Beats, flows, album structure, message, everything. For sure my fav album this year so far and I can't imagine it not being at least top 3 by the end.
fav. song: The Running Man
Already a good start, I can't wait to hear what's next from her.
fav. song: Snatch
Three decent tracks, very usual for Fred. Did they need a full release of their own tho?
fav. song: Axxtion
Very nice overall experience but few particularly memorable standouts.
fav. song: AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM
The entire spectrum of quality on this album, from phenomenal to mediocre to garbage. It averages out to be just alright in the end. A lot of good songs on the deluxe tho, she could've easily swapped Rocket with Standing on the Sun and spared me the thought of Jay-Z having a boner.
fav. song: Partition
The music itself is a mixed bag for sure but the album already stands out above the two that came before because it's actually concise and organized.
fav. song: Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
Some really good tracks in a sea of mid. Definitely expecting every album afterwards to be better.
fav. song: Crazy in Love
It's decently enjoyable but really nothing special. Massively overrated.
fav. song: Rebel's Kick It
Really nice little snack album, all killer no filler. Very british. These Leo beats are absolutely insane.
fav. song: pattern up
Really cool and unique style of music but sadly most songs sound the same.
fav. song: neocene
A decent album but honestly a pretty poor attempt at being clever and self-aware.
fav. song: No Strippers In Heaven