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This is also one of those mixtapes that means a lot to me. I have been a fan of chance since the tail end of 2018, so primarily when he was releasing the singles before "The Big Day" (no comment on that yet). I don't love every song on this LP, and there are even one or two that I would say I dislike. That being said, the others are definitely good enough to bring the score up a bit. The layers of raw instruments in this album's production add a gut punch that makes this ... read more

"IGOR" is an extremely well-thought-out project. I would go as far as to say that it is a modern masterpiece. Having witnessed the rollout of this LP, seeing the resurgence the online community has given this album feels like it is finally being given its flowers. I remember vividly watching the "IGOR'S THEME" teaser music video while sitting in my 6th grade classroom. Tyler solidifies his production and mixing skills on "IGOR" as well. He's just so good ... read more

This album means so much to me. This was the first project of Tyler's that I listened to in its entirety and it caused me to become infatuated with his world-building and artistry. This is definitely my personal favorite LP from his discography, although I would agree that he made an arguably better project directly following this one. That being said, "Flower Boy" is undeniably timeless and has so much to offer. This album also introduced me to some amazing artists, so brownie ... read more

This album will take you to another world. The ambience, themes, and the transitions from song to song are what will keep you there for its 53 minute runtime. The lyrics on this LP are the only thing that are keeping it from being utterly spectacular, although the undeniable creativity and dedication that brakence exhibits warrants the score I gave this project. This is an album that feels like it forced its way outside of the man that wrote it, and it's both goopy and painful.

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