While i think the songwriting is a step up from SftD, I don't like the sound, tracklist, and vibe quite as much. But at the end of the day, still a banger of an album
shockingly consistent tracklist for the number of songs it has. Not a single song below an 8/10 imo. I also loved the classroom sections a lot, they made me smile. I wish the album finished off with one tho, would've been a really heartwarming send-off.
An example of something I can appreciate the objectively great qualities of but just doesn't move me personally. The lyricism and sampling are great. The reoccurring themes of JID's upbringing and people from his past are executed well. The highlights in the tracklist are there. I even really like the Neo-Soul aspects. But JID's voice, flow, and general sound just don't "wow" me. The hook on Bruddanem sucks ngl😭😭 I understand why this is so highly rated, and ... read more
oldheads back in the day would call this "the Devil's music"😭😭🙏🙏 really cool how they balance their political messages with a fun and funky sound



