Flower Boy
by Tyler, The Creator
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 21, 2017
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 780 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 729 out of 780
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 780
  3. Negative: 32 out of 780
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  1. childofthe90s
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Tyler The Creator has delivered the most impeccable, fantastic, consistent and concise album from beginning to end. this is his best creativity on so many levels.
  2. cm_109
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    I went into this album expecting an expansion on what Tyler did on Cherry Bomb:Fleshing out the concepts and working on the criticisms it got. That used to be my favorite Tyler, The Creator project but I have to say, I was blown away by this album. I feel like Tyler has finally found himself both emotionally and artistically after 8 years since he released his breakout Bastard mixtape. TheI went into this album expecting an expansion on what Tyler did on Cherry Bomb:Fleshing out the concepts and working on the criticisms it got. That used to be my favorite Tyler, The Creator project but I have to say, I was blown away by this album. I feel like Tyler has finally found himself both emotionally and artistically after 8 years since he released his breakout Bastard mixtape. The production is some of the best I've heard this decade and the lyrics are Tyler's most coherent yet. It's also worth noting that there's a lot less of the pitched vocals than on Cherry Bomb, showing Tyler has progressed a large amount as a vocalist. The features on this album are amazing: From Frank Ocean to Lil Wayne. Hell, even Jaden Smith has a solid feature on Pothole. Overall, this album will go down as a modern day classic. For me, this is the album of the year so far (that says a lot seeing how many solid albums have released this year so far)

    Strongest Tracks:Garden Shed, See You Again, Boredom

    Weakest Track:Glitter (Still a strong 8/10)

    Overall: 10/10    … Expand
  3. ZachKendall
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    This is Tyler's most concise and consistent album in his entire catalogue. This is by far his most focused work and he shows his true creativity as an artist.
  4. TrippyTippy
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    For me this is easily Tyler's most cohesive and mature piece of work to date. I feel like this album is what he's been building towards his whole career and now he's finally nailed it. Instead of doing his usual shtick with imaginary characters he decides to throw that all away and finally gets real. Lyrically this album is a journey of self-discovery for Tyler, a guy who's looking to beFor me this is easily Tyler's most cohesive and mature piece of work to date. I feel like this album is what he's been building towards his whole career and now he's finally nailed it. Instead of doing his usual shtick with imaginary characters he decides to throw that all away and finally gets real. Lyrically this album is a journey of self-discovery for Tyler, a guy who's looking to be whole. His rapping has improved tremendously and his skills with production remain as inventive and colorful as ever. Incredibly gorgeous piece of work from front to back, this is what a summer album should sound like.… Expand
  5. FromKanga
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    One of my favorite albums of all time, I liked Tyler's previous music but this album is just on a new whole other level. The production quality is amazing, the lyrics are amazing and Tyler is just really likeable in this reccord, I highly recommend it.
  6. magicjohnson198
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    This album is a near-perfect masterpiece. The second time I heard this thing, i knew that this was gonna be my AOTY. I've probably listened to this whole album all the way through 30+ times so I have a pretty good opinion on how **** good this thing actually thing is. All but two tracks for me are amazing, (Enjoy Right Now, and November). But yeah, this will probably be a 10/10 for me inThis album is a near-perfect masterpiece. The second time I heard this thing, i knew that this was gonna be my AOTY. I've probably listened to this whole album all the way through 30+ times so I have a pretty good opinion on how **** good this thing actually thing is. All but two tracks for me are amazing, (Enjoy Right Now, and November). But yeah, this will probably be a 10/10 for me in the future. And **** Consequence of Sound for the most biased review ever… Expand
  7. KripBop
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    definetly tylers most contextual and spirited work to date infact also personal opening out of being gay support also he goes into lyrics deep not seen while also producin bangers who dat boy i aint got no time and a few more plus few slirks every where no flaw easily the best of his career and a album definitive for this year gd ****
  8. Luntan
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    By far Tyler's best and most consistent work to date. It feels like this is the sound he has been building towards his whole career. Excellent producing and more impressive considering he produced it all himself.
    With smooth and beautiful songs like Boredom to more conscious song like 911 / Mr. Lonely with guest artists Steve Lacy and Frank Ocean to absolute bangers like Who Dat Boy and I    By far Tyler's best and most consistent work to date. It feels like this is the sound he has been building towards his whole career. Excellent producing and more impressive considering he produced it all himself.
    With smooth and beautiful songs like Boredom to more conscious song like 911 / Mr. Lonely with guest artists Steve Lacy and Frank Ocean to absolute bangers like Who Dat Boy and I Ain't Got Time, this is without a doubt his most prestigious album.    … Expand
  9. saleem92
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Tyler's most concise albums that ties together everything necessary for a phenomenal album. As of his prior work in Goblin, Wolf and Cherry Bomb, Tyler was never one to focus on himself and achieve some a personal reflection of himself (which was attempted unsuccessfully in Wolf). Flowerboy is by far his most focused work and displays what makes Tyler.. Tyler.

    "Whats your November?"
  10. CherryBomb96
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Best thing tyler ever put out. The beats are fire af, the flows are incredible, the features are on point! I am waiting for the next earl project to come to a conclusion of which is the best OF project.
  11. lonelyboy12
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Picture yourself driving around with "Tyler The Creator" . Your talking about life , love , your fears this what the album feels like one long emotional car ride with tyler the creator and i loved it. cohesive is the word id like to use unlike his other albums theres no bumps in this metaphorical road just smooth driving all the way through. solid album 10/10
  12. andythewhale
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    This album shows a great progression on Tyler's persona and work. Very few rap album's are engaging from start to finish while at the same time exporting a message.
  13. PugnacityD
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    Tyler's created an album which just perfectly speaks to my mental state this summer. I'm isolated from my friends, girlfriend, and I'm really lonely and bored. I'm also thinking about changing a lot of things in my life, and wondering if I should make the jump. Tyler encapsulated all the anxiety, loneliness, and introspection of this summer and these last few years.

    His bars also go so    Tyler's created an album which just perfectly speaks to my mental state this summer. I'm isolated from my friends, girlfriend, and I'm really lonely and bored. I'm also thinking about changing a lot of things in my life, and wondering if I should make the jump. Tyler encapsulated all the anxiety, loneliness, and introspection of this summer and these last few years.

    His bars also go so hard, and the production is just stunning. This is by far my favorite album of the year so far, I can't stop listening to it.    … Expand
  14. Chantellefluer
    Jul 31, 2017
    10
    Tyler has always shown the potential for an album like this in the past but never executed it properly. With Flower Boy I get the easy cool jazz vibes got on his early work like Treehome95 and Find your wings. I honestly believe this is Tyler's best work and is one of the best albums of the year as his production, lyrics and overall aesthetic for this album is amazing. Tyler, The CreatorTyler has always shown the potential for an album like this in the past but never executed it properly. With Flower Boy I get the easy cool jazz vibes got on his early work like Treehome95 and Find your wings. I honestly believe this is Tyler's best work and is one of the best albums of the year as his production, lyrics and overall aesthetic for this album is amazing. Tyler, The Creator is the true definition of an artist and he is a gem in our time. Good job T, keep up the good work.… Expand
  15. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Лучший альбом 2017 года.Тайлер как всегда прекрасен.Его неповторимое флоу и музыка с ноткой джаза и блюза,которая разбавляет хип-хоп.Рифмы Тайлера-это отдельное искусство,сейчас в основном упор идёт в основном на музыку и рифмы особо никого не волнуют,но к Тайлеру это не относится.Тайлер-это хороший пример того как можно совмещать сильную текстовую составляющую и звуковую.Лучший альбом 2017 года.Тайлер как всегда прекрасен.Его неповторимое флоу и музыка с ноткой джаза и блюза,которая разбавляет хип-хоп.Рифмы Тайлера-это отдельное искусство,сейчас в основном упор идёт в основном на музыку и рифмы особо никого не волнуют,но к Тайлеру это не относится.Тайлер-это хороший пример того как можно совмещать сильную текстовую составляющую и звуковую.
  16. 20gs3668
    Nov 21, 2017
    10
    One of the best rap/hip-hop albums of 2017. Sonically, this album is experimental and very dreamy. The whole vibe of this album is unique. I think this is Tyler's best work, and might be a landmark in music history.
  17. hiphophead992
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    This is perfect. Every single track for me is just flawless. The cohesion is perfect. I would give it more than a 10 if I could.
  18. Connorcox1997
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    This album is art from Tyler, The Creator. Flower Boy has dope productions and the beats are on fire. Tyler definitely improves his rapping skills from his last album. I absolutely loved all the songs on the album. Flower Boy is one of the the best album of Tyler, The Creator’s Career. I Highly recommend it.
  19. HankCLT
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    This album is great. Great production, beats, and features. Rapping is just okay but it is still an amazing album.
  20. C_dot
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Flower Boy is the first time that Tyler purely focuses on the aesthics and making music. He incorporates his chords beautifully into the carefully crafted beats that are just gorgeous to the ear. His rapping is definitely more refined that it has ever been, but that is not what is important on this album, hence why he raps less and keeps his verses shorter. He focuses on making theFlower Boy is the first time that Tyler purely focuses on the aesthics and making music. He incorporates his chords beautifully into the carefully crafted beats that are just gorgeous to the ear. His rapping is definitely more refined that it has ever been, but that is not what is important on this album, hence why he raps less and keeps his verses shorter. He focuses on making the melodies and the features stand out and shine, and they really do. Each feature fits right in place and sounds fantastic.… Expand
  21. pedrocombr
    May 19, 2019
    10
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  22. reitha549
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    This album gets a 10 from me. This album has not one weak spot (considering my least favourite song on there is Where this flower blooms, and that song in itself is amazing), not one part I wish was longer our shorter, All of the production is fitting and in most parts beautiful. The verses are great, and don't try to take way from the awe inspiring music. not only this but he has enoughThis album gets a 10 from me. This album has not one weak spot (considering my least favourite song on there is Where this flower blooms, and that song in itself is amazing), not one part I wish was longer our shorter, All of the production is fitting and in most parts beautiful. The verses are great, and don't try to take way from the awe inspiring music. not only this but he has enough help to produce his sound, but doesn't drown it in features and still very clearly has creative control. The vivid imagination one can get from this album is incredible. A perfect album from Tyler, the Creator.… Expand
  23. sandwichcipher
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    One of his best works. That's it.

    Favorite tracks: ALL.
    Least favorite: None.
  24. Biglad
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best albums I've heard in my life , every song sounds great , there's no lowpoints , I come back to every song after months have passed since I first heard it(which is rare for me) , and it deserves a better score than **** Igor.
    Masterpiece.
  25. Daire
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Exactly what is expected from Tyler.
    He continues to make well produced music.
  26. szaply
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    Simply the greatest album of all time. When I get bored of playlists on long roads I just start with Foreword and boom 46 minutes gone. I love the way that it tells a story and with most of Tyler’s albums it is one big whole, best to listen from beginning to the end in one with no disturbance
  27. john030888
    May 4, 2020
    10
    so gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood omg is so goooooooooooooood LANA EAT ME NOW!
  28. aleup
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This album is just amazing, the whole thing has an incredible production, great and well executed songs and ideas. One of the best records of the decade in my opinion, also because of its context and emotion charged tracks.
  29. ExhibitAtrocity
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    This is the most accessible Tyler album. An improvement over his past albums.
  30. lost_to_time
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Tyler really shows his masterful production skills on this album,his flows are immaculate.The sound is warm and really sounds like sitting in a garden with lo-fi and trap sounds integrated with it.His bars on the album are probably the best of his career and really shows his creativity as an artist.
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. RapReviews.com
    Jan 24, 2018
    80
    This is a quiet, mellow album that works better as chill out music than work out music. ... Well worth checking out, especially if you thought Tyler was a one-trick pony.
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  2. The Wire
    Sep 1, 2017
    80
    At some point in the future Tyler, The Creator may define his ideology and grow tedious with it; for now he remains on top form revelling in ambiguity. [Sep 2017, p.62]
  3. XXL
    Aug 9, 2017
    80
    These days, there aren’t many rap albums that can service as a deeply digested work of art as well as music for easy listening, yet Tyler, The Creator fills both lanes well. He manages to find the happy medium on Flower Boy and translates it to his best album yet.
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