Some Rap Songs
by Earl Sweatshirt
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 30, 2018
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86

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Dec 7, 2018
    60
    The problem is that Earl’s stream of consciousness style does not lend itself to easy listening. Off-kilter drum loops and piano chords bury the lyrics on Red Water and Peanut, creating an unfriendly sonic experience reminiscent of listening to a song with cheap earphones in a noisy room. Listeners will only be able to appreciate Earl’s poetry once they devote every ounce of their focus to hearing it.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 396 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 347 out of 396
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 396
  3. Negative: 37 out of 396
  1. Tylerzook
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    Earl Sweatshirt returns after three years to deliver Some Rap Songs, a short, to the point album filled with his incredible lyricism as wellEarl Sweatshirt returns after three years to deliver Some Rap Songs, a short, to the point album filled with his incredible lyricism as well as production. Through 15 tracks over 25 minutes, Earl details his mind state over the past few years, dealing with his depression and loss of his dad and uncle. Heavily influenced by the dusty, looping samples of J.Dilla and Madlib, Earl effortless breezes through each one but gives listeners enough to decipher that rewards multiple listens. His voice sometimes gets lost in these samples, like he is rapping through them instead of on top of them but it creates the distinct atmosphere of Earl simply making some rap songs.

    And amazing ones at that.

    Favorites: December 24, Red Waters, The Mint, Riot!    … Full Review »
  2. DavidCall360
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    Took me few listens to really enjoy this album, but if you give it a chance you will probably enjoy it. Earl tried something new with thisTook me few listens to really enjoy this album, but if you give it a chance you will probably enjoy it. Earl tried something new with this album and I think that it's captivating. The beats are the way they are so you focus more on the lyricism over the beats. If you focus on the lyrics you will eventually be all over the album. It's been on repeat since it dropped for me.… Full Review »
  3. jpmckinn11
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    Can't get over the feeling like this is an extension of J Dilla's Donuts....I play the whole thing through on repeat like Donuts too and findCan't get over the feeling like this is an extension of J Dilla's Donuts....I play the whole thing through on repeat like Donuts too and find something new to love about it each time.… Full Review »
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