HUGE apologies to my B Siders today. It's 11am or so central time and I'm finally getting to review some music. Needless to say, it's been a super busy day so far for me. Heidi didn't have time to write something up for you guys this morning either, so here I go. I knew Cudi was dropping this today anyway, so I knew what I was getting into. I reviewed his original Man On The Moon record quite a long time ago, and gave it a very favorable review. I think Cudi is one of the most fresh up and coming rappers out there. For my money, his flow and lyrics are a TON better than Drake. This album is a little different, as it's not just a concept type album, this really goes into a story detail. After his success with last years drop, he went into a bit of a tailspin. This album - is in fact that story. How he reached the fame and fell victim to a young person getting huge in the industry. I think it's really well done. The singles off this record so far have been 'Erase Me' and then 'Mr. Rager' - which are both okay tracks, but maybe not the best. The problem with some of the songs, they can't be played on the radio. Not without really censoring them hardcore. I don't think Cudi wants that. I'm not sure yet if the change in attitude on this album is for the better though. While I think it's a great concept and I love when rappers tell a true story - this has a drastically different feel to it. I loved the original, and I'm having trouble finding tracks that I'll really identify with. I think I'd have to listen to this start to finish every time, and in today's single world, that's hard to do. I've even gotten sick of Erase Me, and I loved that song a couple months ago. Time will tell I guess.
TRACK LISTING:
1. Scott Mescudi Vs. The World
2. REVOFEV
3. Don't Play This Song
4. We Aite (Wake Your Mind Up)
5. Marijuana
6. Mojo So Dope
7. Ashin' Kusher
8. Erase Me [Main]
9. Wild'n Cuz I'm Young
10. Mood, The
11. MANIAC
12. Mr. Rager
13. These Worries
14. End, The
15. All Along
16. GHOST!
17. Trapped In My Mind
Listen To Samples
Top 3 Tracks:
1. Wild'n Cuz I'm Young
2. Marijuana
3. Erase Me
FINAL RATING:
3 out of 5 stars (on first impression)
I havent even heard any of this drop, however being that I've heard a few story telling albums before I have a question for you.
ReplyDeleteDo you find it a bit more challenging to relate to any of the songs because of the fact you've become a bit more comfortable with 'Erase Me'?
Like I said, I'm saying this even though I've heard none of it, its just that I know what you mean in terms of the artist shifting direction.
I think for me, I typically identify more with the storytelling rap albums. I think 'Erase Me' is usually a track I'd shy away from, just because of the poppy nature. The last album was fairly storied too - I think it just clicked better for me. (if that makes any sense)
ReplyDeleteCheck this one out, you might enjoy it.