Wolf
by Tyler, The Creator
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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. Nedloh94
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Working out the kinks from Goblin while stepping up his game big time. There's not anything here that's "Yonkers" good, at least I'm not sure that there is, but as a whole, this is a tight, solid collection of songs.
  2. 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.
  3. nicoo
    Apr 3, 2013
    10
    wolf is amazing, i really liked bastard and goblin but this album is my favourite now, tracks like answer and awkward really got to me, is really a album you can relate to.
  4. KonTheDon
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Tyler the Creator really stepped up his game to the next level lyrically and production. He tackles some difficult topics such as his rise to fame, not knowing his father, heartbreak and the death of his grandmother. His maturity as an artist is clear.
  5. saulb25
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    Much better than Goblin and just as good as Bastard, in my opinion...Great album overall (best songs for me are Rusty, Bimmer, Akward and Treehome95).
  6. tankcritic123
    Apr 6, 2013
    10
    It is clear that Tyler is maturing through his efforts into one of hip hops best new artists. This album showcases his anger in form of lyrical dexterity. Along with his fellow odd future cohorts he delivers an amazing album. Good tracks are domo23 slater and awkward
  7. jmg24bad
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    He went from bastard, to goblin to this. This album is better than goblin. And he spits some lyrics this time around. Its worth picking up! THhs album also has some go crazy stuff which will make you wanna hit some back flips lol
  8. DirtySouth_KRIT
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    I think this albums is his best album to me personally. He has matured from Goblin a lot. He stated that, cutting bodies up and raping didn't interest anymore. With this album you get a personal track like "Answer" then you have your having fun go stupid song like "Domo 23" and then you have my favorite which is "Rusty" where he just goes off. His lyrics have gotten way better sinceI think this albums is his best album to me personally. He has matured from Goblin a lot. He stated that, cutting bodies up and raping didn't interest anymore. With this album you get a personal track like "Answer" then you have your having fun go stupid song like "Domo 23" and then you have my favorite which is "Rusty" where he just goes off. His lyrics have gotten way better since Goblin. The production on this album is great!! SO FAR this is the best hip-hop album of 2013. SO FAR!!!!… Expand
  9. OsirisStyles
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    Tyler, The Creator finally drops his third anticipated album, and in it contains musical growth from all aspects that most hip-hop fans can enjoy. This concept album strays a little off from the previous story line of his last two tapes and leaves you with a cliffhanger that excites you for his future releases. Everything is tuned and improved from lyrics to production, and each track hasTyler, The Creator finally drops his third anticipated album, and in it contains musical growth from all aspects that most hip-hop fans can enjoy. This concept album strays a little off from the previous story line of his last two tapes and leaves you with a cliffhanger that excites you for his future releases. Everything is tuned and improved from lyrics to production, and each track has a different type of experience to provide. Tyler The Creator's new musical piece just could be his best one yet.… Expand
  10. TheRanter26
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    This is Tyler’s most mature effort yet, he learned how to channel the anger to create music, the music itself is actually a focus here, and everything is intelligently done. There are also six very standout tracks, but no song is bad. Therefore this becomes one of the best albums I’ve heard in a long time, and honestly the most surprising. I never saw a day when Tyler, the Creator wouldThis is Tyler’s most mature effort yet, he learned how to channel the anger to create music, the music itself is actually a focus here, and everything is intelligently done. There are also six very standout tracks, but no song is bad. Therefore this becomes one of the best albums I’ve heard in a long time, and honestly the most surprising. I never saw a day when Tyler, the Creator would earn five stars, let alone blow me away with the music as he did here.

    Full Review here: http://ranterreviews.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/tyler-the-creator-wolf/    … Expand
  11. Don_SoLow
    Apr 2, 2013
    10
    This has to be Tyler's best work since Bastard. He's matured a lot and on this album it feels like he changed his style, but it also feels like it's the same Tyler. He doesn't have all the rape and satanic lyrics, but it's still dark. This album has way more meaning and was more lyrical than Goblin. For the most part, the album has a more serious tone and the stories he tells throughoutThis has to be Tyler's best work since Bastard. He's matured a lot and on this album it feels like he changed his style, but it also feels like it's the same Tyler. He doesn't have all the rape and satanic lyrics, but it's still dark. This album has way more meaning and was more lyrical than Goblin. For the most part, the album has a more serious tone and the stories he tells throughout the album is amazing. This is the best album I've heard so far this year and I advise anyone who thought Tyler's old lyrics were too much for them to try out this album.… Expand
  12. JordanDaBarclay
    Apr 10, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best album from Tyler yet, with the most catchy beats like, "Jamba" and crazy lyrics from "Trash Wang", and an overall dark setting like the usual Tyler the Creator. This album however is not all about, "F#@$in B#@$%es and Suicide" like Goblin, but tends to be more like Tyler's first album, "Bastard", and delves through the mind of an innocent teenager living through a disgusting society. Overall, Swag.. swag... swag.. SWAG... SWAG. SWAG GOLFWAAAAAAAAAAAAAANGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. muzztmt
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    I like it. A lot. It's as strong as Goblin... but in another way completely. I sense a maturity and patience in WOLF.
  22. Marcbackman
    Apr 16, 2013
    9
    To be blunt; it's a really great album. A lot more focused and less 'juvenile bratty' than Goblin was. The lyrical content is much more personal and engaging, and the production is retro but extremely refreshing. Tyler continues to be enigmatic and enthralling. Standouts: 48, Domo23, IFHY, Rusty.
  23. odd_mittz
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    Lighter than Goblin, yes, but the concept is pulled off, and the production shines above and beyond anything else he's done. Tyler's rapping is at his absolute best, too (Rusty, Cowboy, Lone).
  24. TheNotuJP
    Apr 14, 2013
    9
    Great album, the only negative I have is some of the songs sound like "filler", like they don't really belong there, better then goblin, not sure if it's better then bastard, they have a totally different sound, it feels like comparing a taco bell to burger king, it's a matter of opinion and mine isn't totally formed yet, however, this might be Tyler's best project so far...
  25. rhg_99
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    This album can only be summed up in one way. Tyler has matured. The themes and sounds on this record are much more mature than those on his previous two records. The beats are brilliant and the features are also spot on. However there is a problem. As Tyler himself tweeted, this record has to be listened to in full when you are out and about. It's the kind of record that accompanies yourThis album can only be summed up in one way. Tyler has matured. The themes and sounds on this record are much more mature than those on his previous two records. The beats are brilliant and the features are also spot on. However there is a problem. As Tyler himself tweeted, this record has to be listened to in full when you are out and about. It's the kind of record that accompanies your everyday jobs. When you listen to the album like this you discover that whilst this may not have the hits the 'Goblin' did, this is a much better record.… Expand
  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. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. chughes717
    Apr 6, 2013
    8
    "Wolf", the third studio album from arguably the most popular member of the Hip-Hop collective, Odd Future, fully delivers on all fronts. Tyler, The Creator has most noticeably done two things; progressed and matured as an artist. Tyler, again, produces every song on the album, and in doing so, has once again shown even more potential beyond just rapping. His previous album, "Goblin" has"Wolf", the third studio album from arguably the most popular member of the Hip-Hop collective, Odd Future, fully delivers on all fronts. Tyler, The Creator has most noticeably done two things; progressed and matured as an artist. Tyler, again, produces every song on the album, and in doing so, has once again shown even more potential beyond just rapping. His previous album, "Goblin" has some great beats/instrumentals, but ultimately was plagued by sloppy mixes in many of the songs. This is not a problem on Wolf though, and ultimately, the production is some of the best we've heard on any Odd Future release to date. To go along with his progression in producing, his lyrics and subject matter have also improved. Sure, you get a few of the typical Odd Future songs like "Trashwang", and "Domo23", but it's the other songs like "Answer", "48", and "Colossus" that show Tylers' improvement as a lyricist, and growth as an artist by digging deep into himself and giving us a Tyler we haven't seen too often before. The album as a whole doesn't come without it's missteps, but they're so overshadowed by what Tyler does right here that it doesn't even matter. The album has a little something for everybody; you have your hype tracks, personal tracks, and experimental tracks like the epic "PartyIsntOver/Campfire/Bimmer", and the very worldly "Tamale". Tyler, The Creator has delivered his best album to date, and perhaps the best release out of any Odd Future member thus far (yes, that includes Frank Ocean.)… Expand
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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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