Hurry Up Tomorrow - The Weeknd
Straight up, this album is incredibly intimidating. It was an intimidating first listen, and writing this review is intimidating. It's the longest album I've covered by a large margin, so work with me here.
The 22-track absolute masterpiece of a body of work that this album is, is something special. Special honestly feels like an understatement because, yes, we've seen well-executed long albums before, but rarely do you ever see a well-executed ... read more
First Couple Listens Mini Review!
This album was like nothing I have ever heard before. I've heard albums have life alteringly good production. I've heard albums have lyrics so intense and meaningful that they resonate with you for an extended period of time. I have NEVER heard an album that mixes those to a degree as beautiful as this album here. Billy did something that will stick with me probably forever.
Song Highlights:
Crocodile Tears: This song has such an intense energy ... read more
Denzel Curry is truly an artist that defines a Generation in hip hop, one who, among trends, sets his own way and makes his own track that's truly something special. This album only exemplifies that, showing both beautiful beat selection, writing that'll make you question your life, and a flow that makes every song SO smooth and soothing. Every song has a general transition into the next track that allows the theme and vibe to stay consistent and feel even more special and emblematic. ... read more
This album is in my opinion the best I've heard from Mac and really one of the best I have ever heard myself. The energetic and high energy rapping from Mac Miller on here is an incredibly special mix when combined with some of the most unique, genre bending production that exists under the confines of the tag Hip Hop. Going through lightly I'll paint the picture on why I think this is Mac Miller's best project.
Opening the album to an echoed mash of surrounding sound that ... read more