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Doing this backwards. This is already a modern rap classic praised for its ambitious storytelling, intricate flows and the way it blends technical brilliance with deeply personal narratives.The first half is pure chaos in the best way: zany, unpredictable flows, experimental beats, JID rapping his ass off. The second half slows down and is more straightforward and weighty. As a whole, the album weaves together family, survival and grief told with both zany flair and heartfelt narrative.

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I’ll begin with the inevitable comparison to The Forever Story. The highs here aren’t quite as high as on TFS, but the first six tracks are a solid run. JID comes out swinging with explosive energy, moving seamlessly from jittery beat switches to gospel-soaked storytelling and hard-hitting flows. It’s a stretch that shifts from gritty bangers to soulful boom-bap, then smooths out into breezy, buttery vibes. However after that, the momentum grinds to a halt “What We ... read more

A cross between Frank Ocean and Bon Iver?

The stripped-down, live jam-style acoustic production paired with Dijon’s raspy, intimate vocals makes Absolutely feel raw unplolished and it captures a kind of spontaneity like you’re watching songs form in real time rather than being performed. The live version of the album on YouTube captures this best and it's one of the most captivating musical performances I’ve ever seen.

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Holy fuck! This is incredible.

It sounds like the unhinged, fervent devotion of a doomsday cult. Desperate, devout and unhinged as if salvation is just out of reach or damnation is inevitable, but she keeps grasping anyway delivered with the kind of conviction that’s both terrifying and beautiful.