This isn't quite a review of the album, but more of a reflection.
When Earl Sweatshirt's Some Rap Songs came out in November last year, I felt like my back was against the wall. I had fixed a lot of facets of my life but I still felt alone and like I was fighting for everything - my reputation, my achievements, my grades. The album served as a solemn battle cry as I rushed into my life an achiever but alone.
Now it's November this year. I stumbled upon two friends who changed my life and ...
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