![]() ![]() On most tracks, his vocals are overloaded with unnecessary pitching and other odd effects. I have no problem with Tyler exploring the more melodic side of his artistry, but sometimes the experimentation causes stumbling blocks. And the elegant album closer “Are We Still Friends” actually shows a lot of growth as he tries to close the chapter on a high note: “I don’t want to end the season on a bad episode.” “Gone, Gone/Thank You” is ridiculously catchy while also showcasing Tyler at peace after a messy breakup. Ponderosa Twins Plus One’s “Bound”: “You invited me to breakfast, why the f*** your ex here?/Well, let’s see if you round the god around this time next year.” He’s equally confused and defiant over an incredible sample of Album standout, “A Boy is a Gun” is the best example of Tyler marrying his more familiar rap style over new soundscapes. That energy continues on “I Think,” where the bouncy production is way more interesting than the vocal stylings.Īt its core, Igor is a breakup record, plain and simple. Tyler prefers to sing here (as he does most of the album) and while nobody will confuse this guy’s flat vocals with the Rahsaan Pattersons of the world, he actually makes the most of it – thanks to help from the legendary Charlie Wilson. “Igor’s Theme” starts out the proceedings with menacing synths before transitioning into “Earfquake,” a totally out-of-character poppy summer jam. But in this case, Tyler’s right – Igor is nothing like the albums before it, for better or worse. Usually when artists start dropping caveats before the album hits the streets, my Spidey Sense tells me something sucky this way comes. ![]() Trust me, my Twitter timeline already can’t stop arguing about it.īefore Igor’s release, Tyler dropped a lengthy statement essentially telling fans not to expect a rap album and that this project deserves to be heard from beginning to end. So it’s a safe bet that, Igor, Tyler’s sixth LP, will be yet another project that stirs controversy. There’s no box that can confine his creativity and if he sees a line, best believe he’s gonna take great pride in crossing it. He’s far from a traditional MC – singing, screenwriting, fashion, even streaming app development all pad out his resume. Ask 10 different people their opinions on Tyler, the Creator and I’ll guarantee you’ll get 10 totally different answers.įew artists have been as divisive as the multitalented Tyler Okonma, who in the eyes of critics always seems to straddle the line of vastly underrated and highly overrated.īut when your catalog is as eclectic as Tyler’s, that comes with the territory. ![]()
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