OH, FOR A LOOK AT A FRIENDLY FACE.
Overall, I love the dark theme.
No pop tracks either. Just what I like to see.
And there are no fillers like some of the albums in the past. I'm glad you threw out what you did and left what you left. It's incredibly cohesive. Every track feels like it not only belongs, but it serves a purpose and it's even arranged in the right way and the right order. Everything sounds deliberately done. A ton of honesty. And your delivery and the way you used your voice as more of an instrument is crazy.
You've been getting better with this over the past 2 years but it really shines here.
Really great album.
Album Art 8/10. Two points off for basically copying "In the Beginning."
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Dirty Laundry
8/10
I like that it starts with an aggressive track. It's very strong lyrically but the magic comes from the energy. It's cool that it's not a normal intro. One that has to rev up - like a chainsaw - to get you into the album. No. Immediately guns start blazing. Dirty stank face.
"Rappers 'round here make one song too many // But they only made one song - well, that’s plenty."
If A Body Meets A Body
6/10
This beat is awkward. The whole thing is. It gives me this uncomfortable feeling. It's not rhythmic or something. Verses got better as the song progressed though. And there were some "Oh yeah, that's nice" lines. But the hook isn't the strongest either. This is the low point of the album.
"I’m awfully hot like coffee pots, these artists love to talk a lot // Back on my rap shit, this ain’t no hippity-hop at the barbershop."
Trust Issues (ft. Pink Packet)
9/10
A super pleasant vibe. The fast flow with the vocal sound effects makes it really enjoyable to listen to. I'm really happy Kyle didn't rap on this. The singing off-set your highly lyrical verse tremendously well. The way you chopped up his vocals and inserted them into the last hook was clever too. This is one of the best.
"If you see me in public, please don’t act like you know me // Cuz we’re done, Track 4 Encore - I might be alone, but I’m not lonely."
Friday Nights [skit]
N/A
Best Friend
9/10
Good theme, good flow, good hook, good beat, good vocal tone. Very well-balanced song. It just has everything going for it. It's just...a very complete effort. With fantastic re-play value.
"Speakin’ like schizophrenics do, you would think there was two of me // Noddin’ because I’m proud of him, couldn’t care less if you agree // I did it with no help, and executed it beautifully."
Crucify Me (ft. LeekyXIV)
10/10
Wow. This track. Leeky's voice fit the beat really nicely. That's one of the best hooks you've done too. The religious references will go over heads quicker than a rookie sniper. Which, maybe that makes it even better. This is the standout track. I push miracle whips. It's just too good.
"Peel it then I skrrt off, lemme get my word off // Bury me alive, I’ma “fwip” - wipe the dirt off."
Blindfold
7/10
I didn't love the hook the first time through. But after I listened a bunch more times, it grew on me. The beat is nothing to write home about, which I suppose does make you pay attention to lines more. Production on this one is sweet.
"Melancholy greys and the skies turn dreary // Eyes look weary, I can’t see clearly... clearly."
Jumanji (ft. White Noyes)
9/10
Lyrical rape. I hope people read along on Genius, you obviously pick up on the storyline much better if you do. The Jumanji references woven in are just plain cool. It's one of the proudest projects I've ever worked on. I think this has a lot of replay value too and I feel like it will age well.
"Sucked into this game, I’m tryna find an escape // How long can I wait, somebody roll a 5 or an 8."
Eulogy
10/10
Wait. I've heard this one before. Hmm. Okay. I see what's going on here. Too good not to put out, I see. This one's perfect. The depth is so good. It just bleeds genuineness. That's why it also has a very "you" feel to it. I love it.
"Drop me in my casket or you’re free to spread my ashes // Down at Pixley Park where mama taught me how to be a Catholic."
Moving On (ft. Benzo)
8/10
This is a really strong final track. You chose a melodic beat that fit Benzo's eerie voice once again. The layered vocals on the bridge were perfect. From the production side, this is the one that stands out most. Just really professionally executed. It brings closure to the full project.
"I make one love song and now they say that I’m a singer // I try to get ‘em thinkin’, but they all just want a banger."
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There's a mattress. And a spring. And a bedstead. And a few termites.
I don't see no termites...
