Flower Boy
by Tyler, The Creator
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 21, 2017
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 780 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 729 out of 780
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 780
  3. Negative: 32 out of 780
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  1. ZachKendall
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    This is Tyler's most concise and consistent album in his entire catalogue. This is by far his most focused work and he shows his true creativity as an artist.
  2. TrippyTippy
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    For me this is easily Tyler's most cohesive and mature piece of work to date. I feel like this album is what he's been building towards his whole career and now he's finally nailed it. Instead of doing his usual shtick with imaginary characters he decides to throw that all away and finally gets real. Lyrically this album is a journey of self-discovery for Tyler, a guy who's looking to beFor me this is easily Tyler's most cohesive and mature piece of work to date. I feel like this album is what he's been building towards his whole career and now he's finally nailed it. Instead of doing his usual shtick with imaginary characters he decides to throw that all away and finally gets real. Lyrically this album is a journey of self-discovery for Tyler, a guy who's looking to be whole. His rapping has improved tremendously and his skills with production remain as inventive and colorful as ever. Incredibly gorgeous piece of work from front to back, this is what a summer album should sound like.… Expand
  3. ParallelPlatypu
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    Tyler's most consistent album to date; taking the 'glittered' production of Cherry Bomb at it's highest heights and merging it with the introspective reflective style of his ever improving lyricism. What really strikes me here is Tyler's willingness to show restraint; while aware that he could create another 'unusual' album he chooses to sacrifice some of the abrasive image he crafted inTyler's most consistent album to date; taking the 'glittered' production of Cherry Bomb at it's highest heights and merging it with the introspective reflective style of his ever improving lyricism. What really strikes me here is Tyler's willingness to show restraint; while aware that he could create another 'unusual' album he chooses to sacrifice some of the abrasive image he crafted in favor of a more accessible and rewarding style. This being said, the album is not a 'sellout', it is still very 'Tyler'. Overall- astounding production, good lyrics and content and very consistent (9/10).… Expand
  4. PresidentTrump
    Aug 2, 2017
    9
    Tyler takes away a bit of the "edgy teenager" vibe from most of his previous albums and goes for a more genuine album. He has talked about his feelings in most of his previous songs, but none are on the level of Flower boy. He genuinely talks about his feelings in whats probably his best-produced album (such as his suggested homosexuality).
  5. lonelyboy12
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Picture yourself driving around with "Tyler The Creator" . Your talking about life , love , your fears this what the album feels like one long emotional car ride with tyler the creator and i loved it. cohesive is the word id like to use unlike his other albums theres no bumps in this metaphorical road just smooth driving all the way through. solid album 10/10
  6. Ecobomb55
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    As a first time listener of Tyler, this album is terrific. Tyler is able to create a smooth and consistent album. The flow of each song is great and shows how much Tyler has matured compare to his older albums where he was very experimental. If you've new to Tyler like me, this is an excellent album to start with.
  7. childofthe90s
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Tyler The Creator has delivered the most impeccable, fantastic, consistent and concise album from beginning to end. this is his best creativity on so many levels.
  8. DavidWasHere
    Jul 21, 2017
    8
    Probably Tyler's best release. While I have enjoyed his work, his albums tend to be bloated and really all over the place. Here, Flower Boy is focused, while continuing what works about Tyler's music. Namely eclectic yet harsh beats and production and Tyler going hard on bangers like Who Dat Boy and I Ain't Got Time, as well as more conscious and open tunes too like Foreword and 911 / Mr.Probably Tyler's best release. While I have enjoyed his work, his albums tend to be bloated and really all over the place. Here, Flower Boy is focused, while continuing what works about Tyler's music. Namely eclectic yet harsh beats and production and Tyler going hard on bangers like Who Dat Boy and I Ain't Got Time, as well as more conscious and open tunes too like Foreword and 911 / Mr. Lonely. While a lot of the guest spots weighted it down being a mix of fantastic to underwhelming, this is Tyler at his best!… Expand
  9. shoobiedogboy
    Jul 24, 2017
    9
    After releasing what in my opinion his weakest album with Cherry Bomb, Tyler comes through with his most consistent, soulful, and beautiful work. Flower Boy delivers a concise and obvious message, it's a clearly a pathway to Tyler's soul.
  10. Dcfreak2400
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    An excellent 4th album by Tyler, "Scum **** Flower Boy" is easily his most lyrical, and mature album he has put out. I've been a Tyler fan since "Yonkers", and at that time I heavily enjoyed "Bastard" & "Goblin", then "Wolf" was released in 2013, it was (at that time) his best album, then followed "Cherry Bomb", a very different album from his previous work, more positive lyrics and aAn excellent 4th album by Tyler, "Scum **** Flower Boy" is easily his most lyrical, and mature album he has put out. I've been a Tyler fan since "Yonkers", and at that time I heavily enjoyed "Bastard" & "Goblin", then "Wolf" was released in 2013, it was (at that time) his best album, then followed "Cherry Bomb", a very different album from his previous work, more positive lyrics and a more rock style production. In my opinion it was his worst album to date (not bad, but easily his weakest effort) and forward to 2017 and we have "Scum **** Flower Boy." this album is a very interesting listen with the entire album being produced by Tyler himself. My Fav 3 Tracks are: "See You Again," "Boredom," & "Where This Flower Blooms." Please support Tyler by buying/streaming the album. You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  11. CPaccini
    Jul 22, 2017
    9
    Tyler has developed many of the techniques he has used on every project from his past and it shows. Tyler obviously has been practicing every element of current musical library instead of trying new techniques, which is very pleasing for both his fans and his critics. Flower Boy is much more developed and grand than anything Tyler has done before.
  12. andythewhale
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    This album shows a great progression on Tyler's persona and work. Very few rap album's are engaging from start to finish while at the same time exporting a message.
  13. PugnacityD
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    Tyler's created an album which just perfectly speaks to my mental state this summer. I'm isolated from my friends, girlfriend, and I'm really lonely and bored. I'm also thinking about changing a lot of things in my life, and wondering if I should make the jump. Tyler encapsulated all the anxiety, loneliness, and introspection of this summer and these last few years.

    His bars also go so    Tyler's created an album which just perfectly speaks to my mental state this summer. I'm isolated from my friends, girlfriend, and I'm really lonely and bored. I'm also thinking about changing a lot of things in my life, and wondering if I should make the jump. Tyler encapsulated all the anxiety, loneliness, and introspection of this summer and these last few years.

    His bars also go so hard, and the production is just stunning. This is by far my favorite album of the year so far, I can't stop listening to it.    … Expand
  14. Chantellefluer
    Jul 31, 2017
    10
    Tyler has always shown the potential for an album like this in the past but never executed it properly. With Flower Boy I get the easy cool jazz vibes got on his early work like Treehome95 and Find your wings. I honestly believe this is Tyler's best work and is one of the best albums of the year as his production, lyrics and overall aesthetic for this album is amazing. Tyler, The CreatorTyler has always shown the potential for an album like this in the past but never executed it properly. With Flower Boy I get the easy cool jazz vibes got on his early work like Treehome95 and Find your wings. I honestly believe this is Tyler's best work and is one of the best albums of the year as his production, lyrics and overall aesthetic for this album is amazing. Tyler, The Creator is the true definition of an artist and he is a gem in our time. Good job T, keep up the good work.… Expand
  15. freshie
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    Tyler's maturation/ coming of age album. Wide array of sounds with a signature Tyler sound, and catchy chords and melodies.
  16. Connorcox1997
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    This album is art from Tyler, The Creator. Flower Boy has dope productions and the beats are on fire. Tyler definitely improves his rapping skills from his last album. I absolutely loved all the songs on the album. Flower Boy is one of the the best album of Tyler, The Creator’s Career. I Highly recommend it.
  17. john030888
    May 4, 2020
    10
    so gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood omg is so goooooooooooooood LANA EAT ME NOW!
  18. Big_guy
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    Tyler's most consistent and still best album even with the release of IGOR. The production, features and overall stick of the album is top notch. I'm still amazed that Tyler found a way to make Jaden Smith's very deadpanned voice match well with a song.
  19. KripBop
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    definetly tylers most contextual and spirited work to date infact also personal opening out of being gay support also he goes into lyrics deep not seen while also producin bangers who dat boy i aint got no time and a few more plus few slirks every where no flaw easily the best of his career and a album definitive for this year gd ****
  20. brashadcarr23
    Nov 10, 2018
    0
    this album is horse **** even tho i like the fact that he was influenced by tpab by kendrick lamar all the homophobic slurs he used to do now hes gay? lol stop looking for attention nut head
  21. leonardolezf
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    Nostalgic and funny, this is the best Tyler's album, he's amazing singing and production. My favorites tracks: 911 - Garden shed and Glitter. Flower Boy
  22. inaureoled
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    This guy is the new Corey Feldman, folks. He is a musical genius. He's gay, though, and for that reason: I'm out.

    One-hundred-and-fifty characters...
  23. sandwichcipher
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    One of his best works. That's it.

    Favorite tracks: ALL.
    Least favorite: None.
  24. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    album good album good album good 10/10
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  25. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9 this album is a 9
  26. Andremax
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    Flower Boy mixes R&B, pop, electro and pure hip-hop layers with a cinematic storytelling capacity.
  27. cm_109
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    I went into this album expecting an expansion on what Tyler did on Cherry Bomb:Fleshing out the concepts and working on the criticisms it got. That used to be my favorite Tyler, The Creator project but I have to say, I was blown away by this album. I feel like Tyler has finally found himself both emotionally and artistically after 8 years since he released his breakout Bastard mixtape. TheI went into this album expecting an expansion on what Tyler did on Cherry Bomb:Fleshing out the concepts and working on the criticisms it got. That used to be my favorite Tyler, The Creator project but I have to say, I was blown away by this album. I feel like Tyler has finally found himself both emotionally and artistically after 8 years since he released his breakout Bastard mixtape. The production is some of the best I've heard this decade and the lyrics are Tyler's most coherent yet. It's also worth noting that there's a lot less of the pitched vocals than on Cherry Bomb, showing Tyler has progressed a large amount as a vocalist. The features on this album are amazing: From Frank Ocean to Lil Wayne. Hell, even Jaden Smith has a solid feature on Pothole. Overall, this album will go down as a modern day classic. For me, this is the album of the year so far (that says a lot seeing how many solid albums have released this year so far)

    Strongest Tracks:Garden Shed, See You Again, Boredom

    Weakest Track:Glitter (Still a strong 8/10)

    Overall: 10/10    … Expand
  28. JoshuaToback
    Nov 20, 2017
    9
    I think when most people think of Tyler the Creator, they usually think of the vulgar, free spirited version. While that side of him does appear on this LP, this is without a doubt, one of the MOST introspective albums I've ever heard. It attacks controversial topics with poise and maturity, all while being an absolute JOY to listen to. The best production on ANY record of 2017. If you'veI think when most people think of Tyler the Creator, they usually think of the vulgar, free spirited version. While that side of him does appear on this LP, this is without a doubt, one of the MOST introspective albums I've ever heard. It attacks controversial topics with poise and maturity, all while being an absolute JOY to listen to. The best production on ANY record of 2017. If you've never listened to a Tyler album and have been hesitant, please do yourself a favor and listen to this one.… Expand
  29. m8uwantcocoa
    May 27, 2019
    9
    the album that changed Tyler forever, to the Tyler we have now, flower boy is Tyler at his arguably best, all the qualities he did right in his earlier albums all meshed in to a perfect blend.
  30. Music_Observer
    Aug 15, 2017
    7
    While his unabashed lyrical content and overall silliness may be his biggest pull, it’s his strong rapping ability that gives the album true worth; the only big problem is that the songs kept Tyler off the mic too much by having the different sections ordered in nonsensical ways and adding lots of unneeded fluff from other rappers, slightly dampening an overall creative endeavor. My Score:While his unabashed lyrical content and overall silliness may be his biggest pull, it’s his strong rapping ability that gives the album true worth; the only big problem is that the songs kept Tyler off the mic too much by having the different sections ordered in nonsensical ways and adding lots of unneeded fluff from other rappers, slightly dampening an overall creative endeavor. My Score: 128/180 (Good) = 7.1/10… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. RapReviews.com
    Jan 24, 2018
    80
    This is a quiet, mellow album that works better as chill out music than work out music. ... Well worth checking out, especially if you thought Tyler was a one-trick pony.
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  2. The Wire
    Sep 1, 2017
    80
    At some point in the future Tyler, The Creator may define his ideology and grow tedious with it; for now he remains on top form revelling in ambiguity. [Sep 2017, p.62]
  3. XXL
    Aug 9, 2017
    80
    These days, there aren’t many rap albums that can service as a deeply digested work of art as well as music for easy listening, yet Tyler, The Creator fills both lanes well. He manages to find the happy medium on Flower Boy and translates it to his best album yet.
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