Melt My Eyez See Your Future
by Denzel Curry
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 200 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 185 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 200
  3. Negative: 10 out of 200
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  1. Nani01
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Crazy album of the year all killer no filler gg Denzel outdone yourself again bro kendrick disappointed
  2. killer1237
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This album is both a vibe and lyrical. It is both new school and old school, trap and boom bap. There is enough to satisfy an old school enthusiast as well as a new school listener. The album is extremely cohesive and thematically his best yet; there are only two songs that could be considered even remotely mediocre. Production and mixing is on point. Not too many notable features overall,This album is both a vibe and lyrical. It is both new school and old school, trap and boom bap. There is enough to satisfy an old school enthusiast as well as a new school listener. The album is extremely cohesive and thematically his best yet; there are only two songs that could be considered even remotely mediocre. Production and mixing is on point. Not too many notable features overall, but the ones that are there are there for a reason and not for numbers. After a dozen or so full listens, this might be my favorite album of all time.… Expand
  3. stas0701
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    This album takes the best from Denzel Curry and projects from the last decade.
    The instrumentals remind me of the gkmd genius. Denzel's most polished and serious project to date.
  4. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really interesting and dynamic album with no fillers at all. Found is very cathartic yet fun and there are bars for days… Expand
  5. Hem9nt
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Denzel killed it with this one. It's a whole journey, you can't get bored for even a second while listening to the album. Lyrically, it's his best work, and production is out of the box too. Probably the best listen of the year for me.
  6. KingDeuce
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Denzel has always been an insanely talented artist dropping banger after banger and I don't mean singles, I mean whole projects. With debut album 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms all the way through to his previous most recent LP UNLOCKED were all in my opinion insanely good projects, he really pays attention to his craft. But with Melt My Eyez, he completely blows it out of the park, **** the world even. I had never thought it would beat TA13OO for me, but it did, and by a **** lot, and TA13OO was already a 10/10 for me. Denzel is at his prime here. He is way more mature on this album and takes a smoother, jazzier route which we haven’t seen from him before and this is evident on tracks like "Melt Session #1" with production by the great Robert Glasper, and the lead single "Walkin" which he then turns into a harder hitting trap lurch but still keeping that soul feel from the beginning of the song. Track "Worst Comes to Worst" is a hard and harder hitting track which is very reminiscent of previous single "Live From The Abyss". featuring deep bars about institutional problems and his word play is on point here. While this song featured meaningful topics, they dont compare to tracks like "The Last" and "Angelz" talking about the struggles with racism and the complications due to the global pandemic, with the latter about more personal themes like the struggle of validation as he clearly says in the first line of both verses. The best part of the track isn't just the masterfully crafted bars, but the angelic hook from Karriem Riggins which I have never heard of before, but definitely already love them. Their voice is just beautiful and it compliments the track heavily. Now a track that is a completely different style from the other tracks that took a jazzier route, "X-Wing" uses a modern Atlanta beat which can be compared to those chosen that you would see on a Lil Baby or Gunna project. The beat is very well produced (Thanks Darko) and the hooks and verses are executed with such skill. Actually, I can't even say that it was just that song, every song on here was flawlessly executed. The man has undeniable talent and I think it's a shame that people don't talk about him as much and I don't EVER see him get the respect he deserves. Honestly, I could put this near the likes of TPAB and MBDTF. Actually scratch that, I can put them above that, this album was such a amazing experience, front to back, 10 out of 10 across the board. They really paid close attention to detail and I can tell they released a fully finished and polished product, unlike anticipated album Donda 2, or otherwise simply known as mid. Without hesitation, I can easily give this album a 10/10, and completely beating out every other album I have ever listened to. I am excited to see how this man expands because he seems to never have a problem with it and always out does himself in some way

    Favourite Tracks - Everyone
    Least Favourite - Impossible to pick one    … Expand
  7. Buay
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    just utterly gripping in his new found sound, this is surely Denzels best album effort.
    lyrics and beat selection all so smooth and perfectly blended.
  8. ItsShuba
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    probably one of the best albums of the year and from denzel.

    See The Future.
  9. mortylindley
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Denzel delivers his best lyrics and flows to date on by far the best production of any record he’s been on. Instant classic comparable to records like TPAB.
  10. albert_raad
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very refreshing and diverse. Great perfomance and production. His lyrical ability got so much better.… Expand
  11. shettyabhay
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Crisp production, introspective lyrics and immaculate flows. Denzel doesn’t seem to miss.
  12. qwert9988
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Easily Denzel's most mature album yet, Melt My Eyez takes all the successful elements of Denzel's past projects -- from impressive hooks to premier beat selection to innovative flows -- and combines them to make this masterpiece of an album. Denzel has so many cadences on this album, both old and new school, and the beats are amazing on their own and complement his voice for each flow heEasily Denzel's most mature album yet, Melt My Eyez takes all the successful elements of Denzel's past projects -- from impressive hooks to premier beat selection to innovative flows -- and combines them to make this masterpiece of an album. Denzel has so many cadences on this album, both old and new school, and the beats are amazing on their own and complement his voice for each flow he uses. Not to mention the complex lyricism regarding power, murder, police brutality, mental health, and other topics that are always prevalent in his music. Basically, if you are looking for an album like TA13OO, this album is not for you; if you are looking for an ever-evolving artist who is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone and change his sound, aesthetic, and cadences for a new album, then Denzel is the perfect artist for you, and this album will amaze you.… Expand
  13. EmirHasan808
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This album really flows well from beginning to the end. I think production wise he really experimented natural sounds and it worked out really well for him
  14. DeniZel
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    10/10 Denzel's best album yet, even better than taboo. Currently album of the year for me
  15. chrislink73
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Denzel's latest work shows immense growth, both personally and musically. Collaborating with Jazz and R&B greats like Robert Glasper, Thundercat, and Slowthai imbues this work with a natural, organic feel that is rare on hip hop albums of our modern age - a rarity since TPAB. This is easily his strongest work, displaying fantastic production, lyricism, and a thematic cohesion that ties theDenzel's latest work shows immense growth, both personally and musically. Collaborating with Jazz and R&B greats like Robert Glasper, Thundercat, and Slowthai imbues this work with a natural, organic feel that is rare on hip hop albums of our modern age - a rarity since TPAB. This is easily his strongest work, displaying fantastic production, lyricism, and a thematic cohesion that ties the album together.… Expand
  16. Joonasn
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This album was the best album of this year and also of the 2020s. The diversity and creativity of this album was amazing. The album was smooth to listen and the transitions between the songs were godlike. Best work Denzel has put out ever. I believe this album will age like fine wine and will be remembered and respected for a really long time.
  17. 5Piece
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Introspektive, raw, fresh, intelligent, spiritual, defining, with a lot of variety, incredible.
  18. hmptn
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    denzel doesn't dissapoint, this album is a beautifully crafted masterpiece.
  19. Twiziix
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Legendary album denzel snapped on this. 10/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/1010/10
  20. griffdog18
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    This is Denzel's best album to date which is saying a lot. Lots of good social commentary mixed in with Zel's excellent cadence & rhythm. Best songs were Walkin, The Last, Troubles, Ain't No Way, X-Wing, Anglez and Zatoichi. 11/10
  21. Wubmayne
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This is the hip hop album of the year for me and we're not even half way there yet. This album is perfect from start to finish with a blend of just about every style of hip hop you could imagine. The majority of the album feels like a late 90's to early 2000's alternative hip hop album, which is the golden era to me. The production is just perfect on every song, and Denzel just flows soThis is the hip hop album of the year for me and we're not even half way there yet. This album is perfect from start to finish with a blend of just about every style of hip hop you could imagine. The majority of the album feels like a late 90's to early 2000's alternative hip hop album, which is the golden era to me. The production is just perfect on every song, and Denzel just flows so naturally over anything he's presented.… Expand
  22. wh22m8
    May 12, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best albums I’ve listened to. Very good consistency. Top 3 album of 2022
  23. johndoemuxicwee
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Denzel make a album with amazing lyrics and so many strong topics with great production loving this one
  24. Xorivkah
    May 13, 2022
    10
    What a masterpiece from Denzel Curry! This albumn shows such a humane, vulnerable side of Curry, by far his best work yet.....
  25. daytonatabooywr
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    amazing project, perfect. would recommend all to give it a listen banber vbvan
  26. Miljomir
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    An introspective an pure project, an amazing listen. Danzel delivers with great hooks amazing flows and thought provoking lyrics, and for me his best album to date.
  27. RegenT_A_1300
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Yo so like um this is better than DAMN, btw I'm a Digrider and it's crazy how this album is so good good good
  28. Redds24
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    i’ve listened to a lot of music. I’ve listen to a lot of albums. No for this album to be one of my favorite albums of all time means a lot. This album had absolutely zero skips and was flawless. And I mean flawless. This album was beautiful. I discover Denzel Curry because of this album. He’s so unique he’s like a mixture of J. Cole and Polo G. Each track had an argument to be the besti’ve listened to a lot of music. I’ve listen to a lot of albums. No for this album to be one of my favorite albums of all time means a lot. This album had absolutely zero skips and was flawless. And I mean flawless. This album was beautiful. I discover Denzel Curry because of this album. He’s so unique he’s like a mixture of J. Cole and Polo G. Each track had an argument to be the best instrumental beat on the album. Sounds like a Walkin’ had amazing samples. Also songs like X-Wing had extremely catchy beats. This album includes everything you could possibly one in an album from features, all the way to background vocals in samples.… Expand
  29. Monger1547
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Holy **** this is an amazing album. No skips anywhere on this album, and amazing intro, spectacular storytelling, great lyrics, and insane flow make this album a spectacular work of art. This would be Zel's best album if Taboo didn't exist. What a masterpiece!!!
  30. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. HipHopDX
    Apr 25, 2022
    74
    It’s just a rap album, albeit a very good one, and it shows just how dynamic and forceful Denzel Curry can be when he releases himself from the poisonous burden of perfection.
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 11, 2022
    80
    With such a vibrant canvas to rap over, its good to hear Curry come at the project with a refreshed pen game.
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  3. Beats Per Minute
    Mar 28, 2022
    83
    With this album, Curry wants to let the world know who he is and what he stands for, and the music is all the better for it.
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