Mac Miller returns, and this time with perhaps more of the
cheesy raps. No he’s nice on the mic but I don’t really feel its better
lyrically than his 2nd album. However this album is slightly
superior. He seems to have more clever metaphors, and the production is also
good. Much of the album has a laid back yet smooth feel to it. Mac has matured
greatly. There’s a good amount of guest spots including Miguel, Chief Keef, Lil B, and Ab-Soul.
Ultimately tho it feels like it’s a long album which is to its detriment.
Overall great work tho.
This album review is way overdue. I've had a long time to sit with the album....I really liked it at first but it hasn't really aged as well as other Kanye projects. Kanye's lyricism has taken a noticeable decline. I mean hes not horrible but alot of these bars are bad or tasteless. Ty Dolla $ign on the other hand does a great job on pretty much every track. The production though, as with most Kanye albums is really good. Some of it was reminiscent of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy or Yeezus. There are a few guest spots and most are well used. Hearing Kanye's daughter, North West, on "Talking"is cute. Freddie Gibbs steals the show on the hilarious "Back to Me". "Carnival" is a certified hit which features Playboi Carti & Rich the Kid. Overall most of these songs are good but I cant say this really adds much to Kanye's illustrious discography. Lyrics 19 Beats 23 Depth 22 Tilt 21 Verdict 85