Wolf
by Tyler, The Creator
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 337 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 301 out of 337
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 337
  3. Negative: 9 out of 337

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  1. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 9, 2023
    7
    Beautiful, before-Flower Boy album. It differs a lot compared to previous albums
  2. coywow
    Sep 17, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a great overall example of how an early Tyler, The Creator improved the quality of his music/production while also being able to experiment with his sound. providing one of, if not his best, hard hitting albums.… Expand
  3. lankaopinions
    Apr 15, 2022
    7
    Tyler's 3º Studio Album was in general good.
    This album shows that Tyler has matured and grown up since Goblin.
    Not only his maturity but also his music has evolved.
    In this album there are some skips that I will not mention for my own sake.
    In general this album is a pretty strong 7 almost a 8.

    This review can have some grammatical errors as English is not my first language.
  4. litvinich
    Apr 8, 2022
    8
    With this album, Tyler shifts from its radical hard bits style to more smooth rap and it is beautiful. Still, there is a lot of music that will love people who liked Bastard and Goblin.
    Wolf, Domo23, Cowboy - are kind of classic for me
  5. MonkeMan
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    **** Sam **** Tyler’s dad **** slater **** dr TC thank you Tyler and thank you wolf
  6. tristantristan
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    10/10 great album, easily tyler’s best. Sounds good to the ear very enjoyable to listen to would recommend
  7. edelgardvonhres
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    One of Tyler's greatest albums, and the honest midway point between the new and old Tyler. Wolf is an emotional story about dealing with change and loss and coming to terms with feelings. Opening with the absolutely beautiful piano in WOLF, Tyler immediately sets the stage for the beginning of this Summer camp story. Every track on this album is wonderfully executed and shows just how muchOne of Tyler's greatest albums, and the honest midway point between the new and old Tyler. Wolf is an emotional story about dealing with change and loss and coming to terms with feelings. Opening with the absolutely beautiful piano in WOLF, Tyler immediately sets the stage for the beginning of this Summer camp story. Every track on this album is wonderfully executed and shows just how much talent and effort Tyler is putting into the work he does. I wanted to take time to talk about my absolute favorite tracks, starting with Answer. Answer is Tyler at a very personal and emotional moment, talking about wanting to call the people he has lost or never even had contact with, letting things off of his chest as he lays out a wonderful set of bars.

    Colossus is Tyler's Stan, and it's a shame that it doesn't have as much attention as it should get. It directly shows the type of toxic fan that society is unfortunately filled with and how they have little care for the actual person and only care for the person in their mind.

    IFHY is the most recognizable track from this album and for good reason, as it is by far the best produced and sounding track on the album. Tyler's mask being burnt away for the first time since his beginning, melting away and revealing the true feelings beneath him as he finally realizes what love is and coming to accept these feelings.

    To finish the album we have the track Lone, which ends the album on a somber note talking about how Tyler has achieved so much but is still coping with the passing of his grandmother. Wolf will always be a beautiful album and is incredibly deep moment in Tyler's discography and I will always recommend it, even if it is just shy of absolute perfection, it is an unforgettable entry that will last for years to come.    … Expand
  8. kolbert
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Until now, the piano that appears in the first song of this album reverberates throughout my head. What can I say? The story that draws you in, the videos, the music... amazing. To this day, I still have a problem between choosing Igor and Wolf as the best album in my list. Wolf is really a very good album.
  9. Hendo250
    Mar 29, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  10. SpartanBlood_17
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    One of Tyler's best albums, but even if it has so many tracks (17) it is at some points inconistent and many tracks are bad and too long.
    Overal, it's worth the listen and if you want to get into Tyler, The Creator, you must listen it.
    8/10
  11. AndreaGamerYT
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    No skips, best album with a good storytelling and side story. Tamale breaks everything just to make some chaos. The best album ever made by Tyler.
  12. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    A massive improvement over Goblin I have no idea why Goblin is rated higher than this
  13. Atum_
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    I didn't know what to expect diving into this one, I had heard 0 of the tracks from it, and had only heard Flower Boy and Igor prior (Which I both love btw), but I figured I'd give it a try as I had heard it was his 3rd best album. I loved a lot of the production, didn't really get the story though, could've done without all of the skits though. Probably the most offputing thing about thisI didn't know what to expect diving into this one, I had heard 0 of the tracks from it, and had only heard Flower Boy and Igor prior (Which I both love btw), but I figured I'd give it a try as I had heard it was his 3rd best album. I loved a lot of the production, didn't really get the story though, could've done without all of the skits though. Probably the most offputing thing about this record is the use of "F****t" in almost every song, which I didn't really like, but in the light of today's Tyler, I guess it is acceptable?
    Favorite Tracks: Wolf, Answer, Colossus    … Expand
  14. JermaineRT
    May 24, 2020
    10
    Tyler has shown us with Wolf that he has really changed musically. With the cloudy and somewhat peaceful production, Tyler proves he can be creative and can do more than just be edgy and loud.
  15. lost_to_time
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    The styles are varied and sometimes inconsistent, but the bars are great and the album is really worth a listen.
  16. Macseepad
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
    Great album, but not without it's weak points. There's a few tracks that bring the album down from easily being a ten and unfortunately one of the is one of the longest songs. The album is also a few tracks too long but, most of the tracks really display Tyler's capabilities as an artist.
  17. C_dot
    May 22, 2019
    9
    Wolf is a part of the story Tyler creates through Bastard, Goblin, and now Wolf. In Wolf, Tyler steps away from shock value lines and starts to really focus on just making music. The lyrics are fantastic and Tyler up keeps his unique and great production. The album is littered with bangers and great tracks.
  18. Yeezyducky
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Easily tyler's best album when it comes to lyrics, and concepts, i love this album, even tho i think goblin was better, it's still an phenomenal album.
  19. Nardeen
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    I like this album, it's tylers most complete album yet with a good mix of harder and softer music. But albums like WOLF aren't meant to be analyzed they aren't artistic I am sure there are people who are going to hate this album but that's the point. Tylers music isn't for everyone
  20. jakeharris
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    Wolf is without a question, Tyler's best album/mixtape he has ever put out. First off, the production in this album is amazing and second, Tyler drops some of his best bars on this album. Favorite songs are Rusty, answer, 48, and wolf
  21. SamuelP
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    better than almost all of the other albums put out this year. ITSbetter than almost all of the other albums put out this year. ITS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  22. foucauldian
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    This album is a dream, it is a play. There is little more of substance which can capture what 'Wolf' is about: it truly is something that must be experienced for one's self at-full, even if there are parts of it one does not enjoy. It did not reach the creative heights that 'Bastard' did, but it is still phenomenal.
  23. MP1000
    Jul 31, 2014
    7
    Better than Goblin, but I still not feeling Tyler rhymes. I really love the tracks "Jamba", "AwKWard", "48" and "Threehome95" (a possible Erykah Badu solo song).

    7/10 (Good)
  24. c11beatz
    Jul 10, 2014
    8
    I liked Wolf. It had good verses, good beats, and good tracks all together. Just the thing that kind of disappointed me was that it didn't have that Dark Flare that made up Bastard and Goblin. And, the subjects of the verses start to kind of get repetitive but, overall, it was a good album.
  25. amasterflash
    Apr 23, 2014
    10
    This may be a little late, but the fact that I have listened to it since it released shows something. This has to be my favorite rap album of all time. It saved my life, and I cannot give an album a greater title
  26. Cloudom
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    One thing Tyler presents to us in Wolf is that he has finally matured, alot.

    No longer is he talking about rape, no longer do his beats feel thrown together but instead feel like hes put in everything he has got to show.

    I love this LP for its catchy instrumentals, brilliant ideas, funny but deep lyrics and its overall consistency.
  27. Sci-Fi-Dude1456
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Wolf shows that even the dirtiest rappers can evolve. The subject matter has changed here. Tyler is talking more about his personal life rather than his rape and murder fantasies. Production wise, it is really good especially "Rusty". This album is awesome.
  28. JackMackSir
    Oct 19, 2013
    8
    The production has improved astronomically since Goblin. There are many great features on this album and it is a joy to listen to. Tyler's flow has also improved since goblin.
  29. remyplambert
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    Newest album from Odd Future front-man features a mix of up-beat heavy beats and simplistic soft backgrounds that allow his passionate and unique rapping style and persona to come through. The album really tells a story that can be connected to his personal life and the continuing story found deep within his albums, and provides evidence as to why Tyler is an underrated, elite rapper. It'sNewest album from Odd Future front-man features a mix of up-beat heavy beats and simplistic soft backgrounds that allow his passionate and unique rapping style and persona to come through. The album really tells a story that can be connected to his personal life and the continuing story found deep within his albums, and provides evidence as to why Tyler is an underrated, elite rapper. It's easy to find things in the album you hadn't before, a great listen every time.… Expand
  30. simonsays
    Jun 14, 2013
    8
    Tyler's grown a LOT, and it really shows here. Compared to his previous efforts, the production here is way cleaner and diverse, and the lyrics are a lot more focused and driven. This actually sounds like music...to me Goblin just sounded like one long angry rant without a real purpose, although it had some standout tracks of its own
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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Under The Radar
    Jun 26, 2013
    70
    It's complex, conflicted, and bipolar. Paranoid, even. Most of all, it reveals the harmless and empathetic character behind Tyler, the Creator's complicated persona.
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  2. The Wire
    Apr 24, 2013
    80
    He just keeps getting better at writhing around in this narrow space of homage and usually lands somewhere just between endearing and brilliant. [May 2013, p.67]
  3. DJ Booth
    Apr 17, 2013
    80
    Wolf’s production features a more textured and subtle sound than we’ve ever heard before.
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