Tyron
by slowthai
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Feb 19, 2021
    60
    It’s a clear attempt to deliver a more mature, varied work than Nothing Great About Britain, and in that it succeeds. But considering his lofty aspirations, there’s nothing here that others rappers like Dave or Akala – both blessed with greater emotional intelligence, intellectual gravitas and grasp of social and political issues – haven’t done better.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 16, 2021
    60
    Overall, TYRON is not quite the same intense powerhouse as Nothing Great About Britain. The strength of the first half gives way to half-hearted examinations of one’s place in the world. But Slowthai still delivers a compelling record which seeks to discover and establish a self-portrait that’s a little messy but worth praising for its efforts at rough-around-the-edges ingenuity.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 12, 2021
    60
    The record is divided into two sets. The first half is a jagged-edged electro backed spleen-splurge with all seven tracks titled with the CAPS LOCK ON. The smoother, more soulful second half finds him in more reflective, lower-case mood.
  5. The Skinny
    Feb 11, 2021
    60
    TYRON’s second half is undoubtedly more interesting, demonstrating a maturity to his lyrical ability. While it does feel like a forced attempt to put things right, on TYRON slowthai is allowed the time for self-reflection that cancel culture often denies.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Feb 11, 2021
    60
    There are striking contributions from an eclectic range of guests, including veteran British rapper Skepta, sound wizard James Blake and singer-songwriter Deb Never, and it all sounds intriguingly modern, with a pleasingly discombobulating bent. Yet, when stripped of political context, it exposes the emptiness of Slowthai’s wordplay, all sound and fury, signifying nothing much at all.
  7. Under The Radar
    Feb 18, 2021
    55
    For all of their obvious quality and intricate attention to detail, there is no escaping the fact that this album feels clumsy and disjointed. It isn’t an abject failure but flirts with this possibility on too many occasions for it to be even mentioned in the same breath as slowthai’s previous studio effort.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 2 out of 56
  1. clem666
    Sep 10, 2021
    9
    Breathtaking effort! I won't lie, I did consider giving it a ten out of ten. Slowthai here on 'TYRON' hesitated between producing bangers orBreathtaking effort! I won't lie, I did consider giving it a ten out of ten. Slowthai here on 'TYRON' hesitated between producing bangers or introspective songs and chose to do both. Fortunately he decided to showcase bangers first and his reflections next instead of doing it the other way around. If you don't know slowthai, just know that he is the type of guy who impressively manages to capitalize on his British accent, origins and patois.

    The album starts without any introduction nor precautions but with the most fire, fast-paced and energetic songs I've heard in a while. The tracklist and the sequence of songs is terrific: slowhtai just lets enough silence to allow you to realize what you are actually experiencing but always comes back to the charge with more infectious, stimulating and rough bars and beats. I just couldn't have enough of it and got these four first songs on repeat one after the other, again and again. I don't really need to write about 'MAZZA' since it counts as the most beloved tracks for many on this record. A$AP Rocky hits amazingly on it. The track 'WOT' sounds like an unfinished maquette but I guess it is better that way than if he desperately tried to make it last longer. 'PLAY WITH FIRE' closes this first part with an outro that sounds just like a Jaden Smith's work. This leads us to the second part of 'TYRON'.

    This disc shows off more structured, emotional and longer songs paved with more featured artists. I can't deny too the fact that I've been very disappointed by Denzel Curry's apparition since we all know him for his powerful bar and his particular energy (why who slowthai put it in the second part ?). The (very) few samples (on 'i tried' and 'feel away') are interesting and bring a bit more depth to slowthai's approach. Kenny Beats offers us a marvelous production on 'focus': and it is a great pleasure to encounter him in such a record. James Blake's performance is a miracle. It perfectly fits with the atmosphere set by the production, it is beautiful as it often is with this incredible man. The very end of the album strikes as hard as its beginning but the last moves are so sudden...

    In the end 'TYRON' is hell of a record. Many powerful and deep positive characteristics but unfortunately some minor flaws. The biggest one remaining that... Well, all these tracks (and especially on side one) feel so disjointed. It is really hard to believe that slowthai remained focused on a particular subject when he crafted this. Certainly, if slowthai had placed more emphasis on mixing emotions throughout their tracks rather than presenting an album with two separate sides, he would have received a ten from my humble opinion. About the production though, there is not much to improve. Can't wait new material from him.    … Full Review »
  2. bailey-
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    Banger after banger. The first half includes some very good tracks but some disappointing ones. But by the time you get to the second halfBanger after banger. The first half includes some very good tracks but some disappointing ones. But by the time you get to the second half with songs such as 'Feel Away' you have to just admire this album. I think the second half itself is a 10.… Full Review »
  3. JJ678
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    This album outdid my expectations of it. I was a huge fan of the two disc style, the second half being the better one. 'i tried', 'nhs' andThis album outdid my expectations of it. I was a huge fan of the two disc style, the second half being the better one. 'i tried', 'nhs' and 'feel away' were some standouts as well as 'VEX' in the first half. I think he's only going to get better as he progresses, I also love his political commentary to go along with his eye for good music.… Full Review »
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