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Aug 4, 2021He sounds freer than ever. ‘The House Is Burning’ subverts expectations. ... Rashad’s music is like a sonic encyclopaedia of Southern rap reference points.
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Aug 4, 2021Rashad’s gotten himself straight, and as a result he’s returned triumphantly from his 5-year absence with his best album yet.
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Aug 4, 2021Isaiah Rashad has returned as sharp as ever, delivering an album that houses some of the best material that he's ever released. The album never lulls over its 16-track runtime; instead, it finds an artist who's taken his time away from the spotlight back in a good space, building upon an already strong foundation to result in with the most complete project he's released.
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Aug 23, 2021The House Is Burning does exactly what it’s intended to do, it allows Rashad to dust off the cobwebs going back to the southern sound he so deeply admires, while also proving to listeners he hasn’t lost a step.
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Aug 4, 2021Ultimately the thoroughly satisfying maturation on display is enough to overcome any lyrical shortfalls.
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Aug 4, 2021It may demand time and focus, but for those interested in a hip hop album that seeks understanding rather than any immediate gratification, this is a quiet, restrained, and uniquely giving world.
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Aug 4, 2021Burning projects newfound poise and even joy through a sophisticated collage. Rashad’s collection of references and phrases plays like the inside of a jumbled but vibrant brain.
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Aug 11, 2021While THIB is a back-to-front vibe and an intriguing experiment for Zay's mellowed-out sound, it's one that's still negotiating its own limits.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 37 out of 39
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Mixed: 1 out of 39
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Negative: 1 out of 39
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Aug 7, 2021
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Aug 7, 2021
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May 5, 2022