Cherry Bomb

1. RonTron

   Apr 15, 2015

   10

   To no surprise, Tyler changes his style again. However, this album seems to be his largest progression. It is as if he fuses together themesTo no surprise, Tyler changes his style again. However, this album seems to be his largest progression. It is as if he fuses together themes and his musical production from his previous albums. The synth and emotional singing from Wolf, the flow and deep-cutting 808's from Goblin, and the raw and unadulterated flow from Bastard. This album isn't as concise as say Wolf. Wolf, in my eyes, is a masterpiece because of his old style to new beats. Cherry Bomb sounds to me as Tyler states, "Named the album Cherry Bomb because greatest hits sounded boring". It literally has everything any OF fan could want for any album of his. Do you like Wolf? Here's "Find Your Wings", "Blow My Load", "2 Seater", and **** Perfect". Like Goblin? Here's "Buffalo", "Run", "The Brown Stains", and "Smuckers". Like Bastard? Here's "Deathcamp", "Keep Da O's", and "Pilot". There is something for every fan on this record, and it's god level if you loved all three of his previous albums like I did.… Expand

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2. MattTheG

   Mar 21, 2016

   10

   This album is Tylers best work, whilst at first confusing many listeners with songs like Cherry Bomb and Keep Da O's I feel that this albumThis album is Tylers best work, whilst at first confusing many listeners with songs like Cherry Bomb and Keep Da O's I feel that this album and particularly these songs need several listens before you start to truly get a feel for it. Songs like Find Your Wings and 2Seater are beautifully composed whilst deterring from what we are used to with Tyler in Bastard and Goblin. His change in style with the increasing use of muted jazz instruments in songs like Smuckers, 2Seater and Find Your Wings are perhaps what many people do not enjoy about this album as it isn't as hard hitting as some of his older works. I think Tyler can truly can master most genres and shows that in this album. Whilst I do find it lacks a common sound that most albums may cover I think that certainly doesn't deter it from being an amazing piece of work… Expand

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4. ChrisSoTru

   Feb 24, 2018

   9

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album, evident to practically every Tyler fan whether it'd be casual or hardcore, was an outlier compared to the gritty and edgy works that Tyler, The Creator has put out before Cherry Bomb. While it seems apparent on some tracks such as the title track, CHERRY BOMB, the controversially-intent BUFFALO, and the uncanny premise of ******* YOUNG/ PERFECT, most of the album is undoubtedly reaching out to the jazz genre. Orchestration, synthesizing production, and gorgeous vocals is what makes this album stand out not as the typically expected Tyler, the Creator album, but as a truly musical art-piece. On the other side, there is not much of a clear intention in this album, only that it is just art in the making. Don't get me wrong, I love the effort that was put towards the production and the composite series of sound, but its not clear what made this album come to fruition, and what it was made to show. It's very intriguing when thinking of these questions, but nevertheless, it is a very carefully constructed and touching music album.… Expand

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5. louismerchant

   Jul 14, 2020

   7

   This album simultaneously includes some of Tyler's weakest and strongest cuts in the entirety of his discography. For instance FIND YOUR WINGSThis album simultaneously includes some of Tyler's weakest and strongest cuts in the entirety of his discography. For instance FIND YOUR WINGS is a lush and uplifting song with very good instrumentation - a service to neo-soul- but CHERRY BOMBs distorted and abrasive productions makes it basically un-listenable. This great song-bad dichotomy song continues throughout the LP... Upon first listen at least. After allowing this album more listening time, i enjoy it much more and appreciate it much more. However, songs like RUN and CHERRY BOMB still are hard listens.
   Best songs- BUFFALO, SMUCKERS, FIND YOUR WINGS
   Worst songs- CHERRY BOMB, PILOT, RUN
   7/10… Expand

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6. ihavevocaloid

   May 27, 2015

   6

   Cherry Bomb is a weird album. Tyler has always been a weird musician (and person) but this album is Tyler's weirdness at its peak. What's notCherry Bomb is a weird album. Tyler has always been a weird musician (and person) but this album is Tyler's weirdness at its peak. What's not weird about this album? Tyler's singing (something he's always wanted to do but never attempted it much before on his previous albums) to his high-pitched vocals (again, something that he's never really done on his previous albums, or on ANY album, this commonly) to the excessive mixing are all some of the weirdest things I've ever experienced in musical history. And this weirdness of his is original and good (except for the excessive mixing). The main problem with Cherry Bomb, however, is how well this album could be divided into four separate EPs. There have been many albums that contain a diverse musical style (MBDTF comes to mind) but most of them have been able to tie the songs together well. This album, however, does the opposite of that. How is it possible to believe that "Deathcamp", "Find Your Wings" and "Cherry Bomb" are on the same album? Tyler is trying to be creative with his neo-soul/N.E.R.D./high vocals/distorted songs, which he is, but it's ultimately ruined by how the songs don't flow together. There are a few skits but they are just random. His production has been great on his previous albums, and Tyler, the Creator has never been very lyrical, but songs like "Find Your Wings" simply have a lack of lyrics and songs like "Cherry Bomb" leave listeners skeptical about what the beat is actually supposed to sound like, and most importantly what Tyler is saying. Overall, if you can accept the fact that Tyler is weird, you won't hate this album but if you limit your listening to a few artists, you will hate this album. Grade: B-. Highlights: "Deathcamp", "Run" (I actually like this one, believe it or not), "The Brown Stains of Darkeese Latifah Part 6-12 (Remix)", "Smuckers". Worst songs: "Cherry Bomb", "Find Your Wings"… Expand

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7. tdbtom

   Mar 28, 2021

   5

   My feelings on "Cherry Bomb" are pretty split at the moment of writing this. For example, I love the abrasiveness of "DEATHCAMP" but detestMy feelings on "Cherry Bomb" are pretty split at the moment of writing this. For example, I love the abrasiveness of "DEATHCAMP" but detest how "CHERRY BOMB" sounds. This album was clearly experimental for Tyler which should be noted, he took a huge risk and I respect that. This album was kind of like an attempted cross of Alternative Hip-Hop with various other genres. I loved: "FIND YOUR WINGS," "2SEATER," and "THE BROWN STAINS..." Normally, I'd give this a 4/10 but I really liked how Tyler re-released an instrumentals version on streaming services. Some other songs on the LP had 'beautiful' production that I felt that the lyrics took away from them. "BUFFALO," **** YOUNG / PERFECT," "SMUCKERS," and "OKAGA, CA" are all so enjoyable in their instrumental form. If the album swapped out all of those songs with just the instrumentals, I'd score it a 6/10. But since this specifically is a review for the original "Cherry Bomb" album, I give it a decent 5/10.… Expand

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8. klasti

   Apr 16, 2015

   0

   hurt my head, my ears felt like bleeding. Probably one of the worse listening experiences i have ever experience din my life. Also shoutouthurt my head, my ears felt like bleeding. Probably one of the worse listening experiences i have ever experience din my life. Also shoutout "Say Wallahi" on ktt that **** is the man. **** wit me… Expand

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