Intro and Ty’s verse don’t work AT ALL on this beat, but the verses work better. A mix of the versions would get it to be a half decent song. Neither versions are 7+/10.
Amazing album. Don’t judge this just because it was a different sound to what you maybe expected in parts. There’s no way this is below an 80 just because you found it boring, because you wanted power pop. This is fantastic music. You don't get the dizzying, euphoric highs, without building the anticipation through mysterious and beautiful ambience. Not all good music has instant gratification. This is a highly rewarding and redeeming album that is constantly taking you somewhere, ... read more
Fantastic album Travis. Truly. The production is incredibly picturesque, with the Utopian title being just with the electronic soundscape throughout. Juxtaposing the title with the dark sounds creates a brilliantly moody vibe through the music. It’s all incredibly detailed, energetic and most importantly, interesting throughout. There’s a couple spots of usual dip, as there are on most albums with trap beats and over 12 songs, but he does well to keep the album flowing nicely. ... read more
It's a nice listen, if a little one-dimensional. Blissful music but nothing groundbreaking. A solid, solid 7/10.