We’re getting somewhere slowly but surely (SHIRLEY). With Detahjae, I’ve always felt annoyed at how talented he is in overall musical composition and creative potential. It’s especially frustrating with FLARE, because there is a clear and present idea trying to take shape, but the constant Tyler, the Creator mimickery followed by criticism of those calling out said mimickery hinders the album’s theme so much that it crumbles apart. The actual sound of the album is all ... read more
I wish this had a different cover because i will most likely be listening to this a lot (lie)
Truthfully, I don’t know what happened. At first, this was the greatest album of all time to me (which, admittedly, was an exaggerated first impression). Over time, however, Ben’s voice starts to grade on my ears, and the overly cinematic production, while quality, seriously limits when and where I’ll listen to this album.
It’s cool but also wayyy too long. It definitely starts on the stronger tracks and has some others sprinkled throughout, but some of these tracks have absolutely no reason to exist. Some are even comically out of place, like PBT, which is an absolutely insane Reggae/trap song that goes completely off the rails. Feels like it was definitely meant to be 7 songs, as the selection on the vinyl version is pretty much the ideal tracklist for an album like this: only the strongest moments. Also ... read more
Clipse does a great job but pharell REALLY IS all over this album huh. Like his production is incredible but whenever he comes on to sing it is a total pacekiller. Anyways this album is otherwise incredible lyrically and musically, and i have no clue how people thought jb2 would even scrape this level of quality
It feels stupid to start this review by saying "there's nothing wrong with inspiration", but it feels like this album comes with that disclaimer needed, at least if it's to be criticized for it's faults. There's also nothing wrong with adopting a sound and creating a jumping-off point of your own to create your own sound, but this album only does the first part. When listening to this album next to Tyler, the Creator's 'Wolf', it becomes clear that ... read more
Idk man im js feeling ts the production at times has a lot of layers and his flow is pretty great theres nothing else i really wanted or expected so yea
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