Some Rap Songs
by Earl Sweatshirt
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Nov 30, 2018
User Score
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
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  1. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  2. RegenT_A_1300
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    so good like omg, Redveil really sucks and Earl Sweatshirt is so good it's crazy
  3. splithiox
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    This album is a masterpiece. Earl made a whole album expressing his feelings in a very original way, one of the best rap albums of the 2010s.
  4. Ppmucha
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    I am not happy, This album is absolutely heart wrenching, it’s a absolutely journey but amazing
  5. Aidussy
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Lyricism is perfect. Theme is perfect. Production is perfect. Had to grow on me but has definitely grew on me.
  6. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    The project is distinctly rough around the edges, to great effect; there’s the sound of dust popping off vinyl and cassette hiss throughout. ... His uncle and father are gone, but Earl is still here, carrying on their artistic legacy--and, with the help of his collaborators, building his own.
  7. junlim954
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    This is possibly one of the greatest albums I have ever listened to. Although it takes a little getting used to, Earl's production throughout the entire album serves to complement his dark lyrics in a perfect blend. This production has been seldom seen in his older music, and he even raps over 3 count beats, like in "The Mint."

    Throughout the entire album, his lyricism and pen game    This is possibly one of the greatest albums I have ever listened to. Although it takes a little getting used to, Earl's production throughout the entire album serves to complement his dark lyrics in a perfect blend. This production has been seldom seen in his older music, and he even raps over 3 count beats, like in "The Mint."

    Throughout the entire album, his lyricism and pen game remains as sharp as ever; I could write an entire essay about the significance of the lyrics of a song like "Azucar."

    This album is simply a look into Earl's mind, and the wait was absolutely worth it. One of the most groundbreaking hip-hop records of the 2010s, undoubtedly.    … Expand
  8. keezus
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Everything about this album is good. The production, lyrics, everything. Can't say anything bad about it so I guess it's a 10.
  9. keltonkon
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    never thought I could hear some much in just 24 minutes. I think this solidifies Earl Sweatshirt place as one of the best lyricists of all time
  10. Vinillagodzilla
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    I have a big emotional attachment for this album. The way this rekord does not follow the usual song structure was mind blowing the first time i listened to it. Back then my friends would only listen to the popular rap songs, but this album really showed my that music is so much more than streams. That there is space for all types of sound, which i think this album portrays perfectly. ItI have a big emotional attachment for this album. The way this rekord does not follow the usual song structure was mind blowing the first time i listened to it. Back then my friends would only listen to the popular rap songs, but this album really showed my that music is so much more than streams. That there is space for all types of sound, which i think this album portrays perfectly. It is messy, depressive and hypnotizing.… Expand
  11. robertfou
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    There's very great production on this album, great lyrics but his fan are so retard
  12. Gummi_
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    A fantastic display of emotion and creativity. Dreadfully sad yet impressive lyricism.
  13. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8 this album is a 8
  14. tomboyi
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    feeling sorry for just listen this now, that is a masterpiece
  15. Farmermoe
    May 10, 2020
    10
    Short and grimy, I listen to the whole thing all the time and enjoy more and more each time. The production is spot on, Earls lyrical talent is still very well intact (maybe not as flashy technically as IDLS but still perfect. Amazing record.

    Top 5 Songs: Riot!, December 24th, Loosie, The Bends, NoWhere2Go

    100/100
  16. Macrofficial
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    There Is Nothing I Can Say Great About This Album. Production Is Loud, Distracting, And Irritating, Which Pretty Much Drowns Out The Lyrics. I Feel Like If The Production Was Turned Down A Notch, I Would've Been Able To Hear The Lyrics And Possibly Enjoy The Album. It's Like Listening Too Mumble Rap, But Instead Of Mumbling, We Get Overly Dramatic Samples Of Quiet Rapping. I Am Disappointed.
  17. dubsv
    Mar 8, 2020
    0
    this clown has never made a good song in his life let alone a good album wtf do people like about this mumble dick head
  18. ye2020
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Earl's opus quite simply. Mourning the death of his poet father in such a poetic way.
  19. Danurbex
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    One of the most depressing and sombre albums I've listened to in a long time.
  20. pootrey109231
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    While this album is uncompromisingly experimental and off-beat compared to other new very good albums this album has the bars and interesting beats to pull it off. The album can be a challenging listen but all of the songs had value and substance enough to make them worthy of listening. There were even a few songs I found warranted going on my everyday music playlist, such as ShatteredWhile this album is uncompromisingly experimental and off-beat compared to other new very good albums this album has the bars and interesting beats to pull it off. The album can be a challenging listen but all of the songs had value and substance enough to make them worthy of listening. There were even a few songs I found warranted going on my everyday music playlist, such as Shattered Dreams.This is rare for experimental albums that are core challenging and often require more attentive listening to enjoy.… Expand
  21. ddidid
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    I actually wanted to give it a 9.5 but since I cannot, I will choose a 10 ha. Ok anyway, this album is hard to get into, just like Danny Brown and others, but you also cannot be ignorant and overlook the depressing and way too let-down flow, beats and lyrics.This is a true masterpiece for sure.
  22. jacobfurness
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    One of the best produced albums of entire decade. My only complaint is that the production drowns out the rapping at points making it hard to focus on what he is saying.
  23. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    6
    First exposure to Earl, lacks focus but is a nice listen.

    Best Tracks:Red Water,Nowhere2Go,The Bends,Acuzar
    Worst Tracks:Cold Summers,The Mint, Loosie
  24. MikaBeeWall
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Even if this album took 100's of years to make it would be worth the wait. The sound and delivery of this album is so fresh and original. It Feels way longer than its short runtime in, the best way possible, due to great pacing. This album makes me cum every second I listen to it.
  25. Henf25
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    An extremely experimental, depressive, and emotional album. A very refreshing album compared to other recent projects in the hip hop and rap scene. Earl creates a very short (under 25 minutes) album but maintains the ability to portray his depression, emotions, and losses in his life.
  26. Chrono3k
    May 21, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. Earl yet again delivers the goods in this madvillainy inspired 30 minute, introspective masterpiece of an album. The production is hazy and highly experimental. Earls best work. 10/10 - Modern Masterpiece
  27. Aplucity
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    Modern Earl Sweatshirt stereotypes are he is strong on lyrics but weak on instrumentals. This album is a huge example of that stereotype. Every song has deep meaning, and you want to find out everything about them. However, the instrumental in songs like Eclipse are disgusting. In my opinion, SRS is Earl's best album, but it is not a perfect experience.
  28. ImpostorGuy
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    I love this record. I didn't understand it on the first listen, but I listened to it again and stumbled on something. If you've listened to this album, you are probably aware that the first two words of "Shattered Dreams" (first track of the album) are: "Imprecise words". Why is that?

    The album is unlike any I've heard. Not just the best album of a year or decade or genre, but one of    I love this record. I didn't understand it on the first listen, but I listened to it again and stumbled on something. If you've listened to this album, you are probably aware that the first two words of "Shattered Dreams" (first track of the album) are: "Imprecise words". Why is that?

    The album is unlike any I've heard. Not just the best album of a year or decade or genre, but one of the strongest pieces of music using the language of its time. Why is that?

    I'll prove my case by explaining one of the many musical jokes in the album.

    In the track "December 24th", after Earl is done rapping, you hear a common trope in hip hop music. When the artist stops rapping and the beat cuts only to come back harder than ever, sometimes, instead of complete silence, you get a headphone solo or evidence of a leaky channel being muted on a master console. In this case, you hear the instrumental Earl was rapping over. If you carefully listen, you'll notice the beat is the same as the one featured in the majority of the track, only pitch shifted up somewhere in the area of a major third. This is not an accident. This record is full of jokes like this; some obvious, others buried.

    Whether this is intentional or not is up to Earl to reveal. But make no mistake that, like the fake ending in "Shattered Dreams" where the introductory vocal sample (is it a sample or treated to sound like one?) repeats as soon as he says the word chosen.    … Expand
  29. spenceryang8
    Feb 3, 2019
    8
    Some Rap Songs is Earl Sweatshirt's most emotionally intense and artistically defined project yet.

    FAV TRACKS: RED WATER, COLD SUMMERS, NOWHERE2GO, ONTHEWAY!, THE MINT, AZUCAR, VEINS, PLAYING POSSUM, PEANUT

    LEAST FAV TRACK: SHATTERED DREAMS
  30. joedorben
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. near masterpiece of an album. Lyrically, Earl is as sharp as ever, his words carrying the awesome depth he is renowned for, his flows are innovative and carefully crafted, and his delivery is poignant, but where this project really stands out is in groundbreaking production. This, however, is also a point that is sure to stir a great deal of discord. Where some willAbsolutely brilliant. near masterpiece of an album. Lyrically, Earl is as sharp as ever, his words carrying the awesome depth he is renowned for, his flows are innovative and carefully crafted, and his delivery is poignant, but where this project really stands out is in groundbreaking production. This, however, is also a point that is sure to stir a great deal of discord. Where some will find it cutting-edge, lush, and perpetually alluring due to its auditory range, others will find it lazily executed and cobbled together due to the short track lengths, tight, compact mixing, and lo-fi aesthetic. Also, the avant-garde nature of this project will inherently bring its fair-share of detractors, and many simply will not be able to understand the soundscapes that Earl has crafted. Simply put, this album sounds nothing like any other album ever released (including, and especially Earl's own), within the hip hop genre and elsewhere, and stands at only 24 minutes long, despite having 15 tracks. The instrumentals throughout the project are lo-fi (as previously stated), sample-heavy, detailed, meticulously concocted, and altogether decidedly difficult to properly describe. At times they are clunky and disjointed, at others they are velvety and sleek, and everything in-between. There is a great deal of warmth in some, and in others a cold despondence, and this spectrum makes for an abundance of sonic diversity throughout. Overall, an open-minded listener who appreciates lyricism and conceptually and who is a Madlib fan (this is not required in order to enjoy Some Rap Songs, though), is in for an absolute treat, others, however, may be turned off by the experimentality of it. As someone who identifies with the former class, I was floored. This is one of, if not the album of the year, undoubtedly.… Expand
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#38 Best Album of 2018
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#25 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#96 Most Shared Album of 2018

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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
  1. The Wire
    Jan 25, 2019
    70
    It’s hard to get with the tiresome self-deprecation of that album title, the way he hides his pain behind a smile and hides his smile behind a dope aesthetic on that artfully blurred cover. When Earl does choose to project beyond his navel he has a powerful, booming voice and an ear for novelty. Where his gaze shifts to the outside world he can be inspirational. [Feb 2019, p.56]
  2. Mojo
    Jan 23, 2019
    80
    By combining the searing intimacy of a boombox-constructed mixtape with progressive and delirious bars, Earl's third album offers a rare kind of insight, sagacious from a 24-year-old. [Mar 2019, p.80]
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Dec 20, 2018
    90
    For all its signs of progression, the record is never heavy-handed with its ambition. Its unforced attempt at making sense of the fraught present, at finding shelter without resorting to convenient escape, is a rare and, dare I say, sincere feat.
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