Goblin (75): Like many of you this was my introduction to Tyler. The subject matter is truly insane. But yeah I do like some of these songs. The first song is really out there. The last song “Golden”, is so funny man. Overall tho I don’t like this album that much. The successor Wolf did so much better. Top Tracks: Golden, She, Yonkers, Golden.
Wolf (85): This was when I started to kinda like Tyler’s music. Sure the subject matter is still kinda crazy but it’s a little toned down here. These songs kinda bleed into each other for me….I really like “Treehome95” with Erykah Badu….and “Tamale”; Definite highlights. TT: Jamba, Domo23, Tamale, Treehome95, Cowboy, Ifhy.
IGOR (91): Ok im not gonna lie, im not the biggest fan of IGOR. Maybe it has to do with the gay theme lol. The music is pretty damn good tho. “Earfquake” is infectious as hell. That is followed by “I Think” which is another banger. “New Magic Wand” is also great. The production was stand out here. This could go over the next album but in my opinion no. Top Tracks: A Boy is a Gun, Earfquake, I Think, New Magic Wand, Running Out of Time.
Cherry Bomb (92): I see a lot of hate for this album and I just don’t understand it. This was the album that truly made me a Tyler fan. It’s got some truly fun songs on it. Did I mention stellar production. Sure the title track is kinda bad….but that’s about it. “Deathcamp” Is a fire opener. “Find Your Wings” is so smooth. “Smuckers’ features Kanye West and Lil Wayne. Come on man this is a great album despite a few misteps.TT: Smuckers, Find Your Wings, Fucking Young/Perfect, DeathCamp.
Chromokopia (95): This album and the next two are technically tied but it just comes down to preference. This is a great album…and it might be Tyler’s most personal yet. I really like the first 3 songs a lot. Then there’s “Sticky” which is a great collaboration track that features Lil Wayne, GloRilla, and Sexyy Red. “Balloon” with Doechii is awesome too. Top Tracks: Noid, Rah Nah Tah, Sticky, Balloon, Thought I Was Dead.
Call Me if You Get Lost (95): It was a really close call for the best Tyler album….but coming in at the 2ndspot is this. Arguably Tyler’s best rapping performances are here. “Lemonhead” is fire, as is “Hot Wind Blows”. The latter features Lil Wayne. I really like “Run it Up” too. The production is again stellar. “Sweet/I Thought You Wanted to Dance” is an amazing track. Such a great album. Top Tracks: Lemonhead, Hot Wind Blows, Sweet/I Thought You Wanted to Dance, Juggernaut, Runitup.
Flower Boy (95): Scum Fuck Flower Boy as it was originally called is the best album from Tyler. “See You Again” featuring Kali Uchis might seriously be his best song. There’s other highlights too like “Who Dat Boy” and “Pothole”. It just feels like every song for the most part is good. This album really put Cherry Bomb to shame when it came out. The rapping and production is really dope. TT: Where This Flower Blooms, See You Again, Who Dat Boy, Pothole,I Aint Got Time, November.