Cheat Codes

YES!!!!!!!!!
Im finally reviewing one of the best albums of the year (if not the best). Been listening to this one for weeks and now I feel like i got the most out of it.
This albums has probably the best instrumentals of 2022. Never really paid attention to Danger Mouse and he absolutely killed it. Balck thought is as great as I expected him to be. One of the best MCs of all time.
I love every sample, chop and drum on this album.

Beginning with"Sometimes", I think this track is a 10, love the soul sample in the back with Black Thought's flow. Lyrically and sonically great. Only thing I wish is that it was a longer cut.
"Cheat Codes" is strong 9. Love how hard the drums hit, love the drop, and the vocals in the outro.
"The darkest part" has my favorite instrumental in the whole album. Love the keys and the vocals, also love how the drums come in. Love both Black thought's verses, Rekwon's and the chorus. A flawless track.
"No gold teeth" is a song i loved since the first listen. I have not stopped listening to it since it came out. Love how loud is the bass. Black thought's flow in this one steals the show too. A strong 9.
"Because" has also one of my favorite instrumentals on the album. Only thing why this one isn't a perfect song is the features, I feel like Joey keeps up with Black thought but russ lacks some lyrical ability. A strong 9.
"Belize" is really amazing. The perfect track for a MF DOOM feature. Love how it doesn't feel out of place. Those horns, the keys, strings and the vocals make the perfect balance and tone. a 10.
"Aquamarine" is my favorite on the album and probably a top 3 tracks of the year for me. I love everything about it. It's probably the best lyrical performance on the album and the instrumental is just magnificent.
"Identical deaths" is a really interesting song. Love the storytelling and how mysterious the atmosphere. The beat breakdown is amazing too. A low 9.
"Strangers" is one of the best bangers of the year. The instrumental is flawless. Love how fast it goes and then it slows down between verses. Every verse is amazing. Black thought, Rocky and Run the jewels is literally a cheat code. a 10.
"Close to Famous" might be the only track that isn't on the same level as the other 11 songs. I don't like the instrumental as much, but Black thought's incredible lyricism make up for it. Decent 8.
"Saltwater" is an amazing song. It's crazy how Black thought can spit over all types of beats. Love the griselda style instrumental in this one. Conway kills it too. Low 9.
"Violas and Lupitas" is the perfect outro for the album. It sounds nostalgic and really emotional. Those violins or whatever they are sound amazing and Black Thought flexes his strenght over the beautiful instrumental. A decent 9.

All in all, this is an instant classic, sounds really refreshing and distinct. Every rapper should be inspired by this true piece of art. If you have the oportunity to listen to this album, don't think it twice, you'll probably love it.

Score: 95/100