ISTHISFORREAL?
by The Koreatown Oddity
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 28, 2022
    90
    Whether its hiding tragedy behind comedy for his own purpose, or simply making it easier for us to digest what Purdy preaches when he gets to the truth, either way, ISTHISFORREAL? is a special balance.
  2. Mojo
    Aug 16, 2022
    80
    TKO raps over vignettes with sonic left turns. His style sneaks in social comment. [Oct 2022, p.92]
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jul 28, 2022
    71
    Even the more lighthearted moments are rich with subtext. Like a De La Soul project, ISTHISFORREAL? gestures at a running talk-show concept without really committing to the bit. Instead, KTO deploys a breadth of styles to match the record’s expansive themes.
  5. AllMusic
    Jul 28, 2022
    70
    The album taps out at 25 minutes, but it's urgent enough that it clearly makes its point within that time frame.

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