Flower Boy marks a turning point in Tyler’s career. It’s a deeply personal album that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and self-discovery. The production and dreamy instrumentals carry a sense of emotional emptiness that runs throughout the project. Songs like “911 / Mr. Lonely” and “Boredom” capture the pain of feeling disconnected, even when surrounded by people. This album perfectly expresses that quiet kind of loneliness you sometimes feel, when ... read more
I was constantly bumping CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST this summer because it’s just such a great album in terms of world-building. I still think this was one of Tyler’s best eras when it comes to creating a world, developing characters, and crafting an overall aesthetic, it all matches the sound of the album perfectly. As stereotypical as this sounds SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE and WUSYUNAME are the songs I’d blast while driving on a summer day, great songs that made me ... read more
A little over a year ago, Tyler released CHROMAKOPIA, and I was really excited. I had first started listening to him seriously when he dropped The Estate Sale, so my expectations were pretty high and I think they were definitely met. I didn’t go in expecting it to be his best album or anything, but it’s still a great one. I associate this album with such a special time in my life, the beginning of my last year of high school, which now feels incredibly nostalgic. I even got to see ... read more