Love the jazz notes in this project, wonderfully done soundscape with good vocals to match.
Disappointed by the album I can't lie. The only songs I feel are standouts were the singles released already.
I'm writing this as I listen for the second time. The first time, I was thinking (as I do often) "what do these people on this damned website know that I don't?"; however, I understand it. The soundscape produced by Quad here is amazing. It feels almost redemptive, like someone is finally discovering who they want to be after trying to hide it. Like the character is coming out of their cocoon. The title suggests, to me: someone who was once gone but has found what they love, ... read more
Tyler produces a solid project, but nothing that pushes his artistry further than it already is.
Edit: 70 -> 75
The production is a step above every other rap/ hip hop project this year so far. Lyrics do more than just compliment the excellent sonics, they push it over the edge. Album of the year so far.