![]() The first minute produces a sound Prior to the release of “IGOR,” several short clips were released on Youtube to tease “EARFQUAKE” and “IGOR’S THEME.” The album is marked by Tyler the Creator’s signature goofy look in a blond wig and oversized suit. “I THINK,” my personal favorite, goes back to basics in a beautiful harmony between Solange’s smooth vocals and Tyler’s unique sound that mimics early 2000s hip hop. Carti’s raspy, animated voice cuts in as he perfectly and ridiculously adds character to the track. However, the best part of “EARFQUAKE” is its midsection which features a unique break in the chorus for a much-needed interjection of Playboi Carti’s unconventional vocals. Only a few stanzas long, the lyrics are repetitive and fail to add much to the album. Despite the track’s meticulous production, it falls short in terms of its lyrics with vague, meaningless vocabulary that keeps it in line with mainstream trends. “IGOR”’s introductory track is followed by the album’s most consumer-friendly track, “EARFQUAKE.” Its consistent bass and chorus of “don’t leave, it’s my fault” create a mellow aura that’s easy to listen to. The outro of “IGOR’S THEME” is reminiscent of Kanye West’s 2013 Album, “Yeezus,” which is known for its “organized chaos.” Tyler’s light, airy vocals laid atop the simple beat create a satisfying, calming sound. However, as the track progresses, the kick and subtle synth changes make it hard to turn off. The first moments of the song are off-putting and feel incomplete due to a single, abrasive synth playing for 20 seconds. The inclusion of a preliminary track was an important step in making this album flow like a story with every song you are taken through a journey of love and life. Opening the album is the ominous “IGOR’S THEME” where a bass-heavy drum beat dominates the introduction. Apple Music has capitalized on the early success of “IGOR” to bring in more listeners to the platform – a live music performance which was tweeted out a few days after the release of the album and demonstrates “IGOR’s” chance for commercial success. His quirky, confident nature shines through in every track, lending itself to an intimate experience between the listener and artist. In his newest album, Tyler doesn’t hold back. ![]() “IGOR” is Tyler the Creator’s personal awakening as he establishes his unique style within the music community. Out of the twelve songs in “IGOR,” there is something for everyone-a summery smash hit, alternative titles for those with a more niche music taste as well as less traditional but equally catchy songs. Hopefully fans will, too.Following his 2017 album “Flower Boy,” Tyler the Creator’s newest creative vision “IGOR” features a series of titles that encapsulate his newfound wild energy. It sounds like The Cranberries found some kind of closure in this last record. On it, O’Riordan, who recorded demos for the album’s 11 tracks before her death in January last year, sings: “Fighting’s not the answer/ Fighting’s not the cure/ It’s eating you like cancer/ It’s killing you for sure.” The band have spoken about how O’Riordan was singing about leaving many of the negative things in her life behind. “Wake Me When it’s Over”, the third track on In the End, could be “Zombie”’s twin. She was deeply affected by the deaths, and would no doubt have been devastated by recent events in Northern Ireland as well. “Zombie” was a protest song written by the band’s late frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan after two children were killed by IRA bombs – was released. There’s a cruel irony that the release of The Cranberries’ final album should come just a week after journalist Lyra McKee was shot dead by the New IRA during a riot in Londonderry. ![]()
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