Peebles wrote:
Lupe Fiasco's new album had me hyped after I heard a couple tracks but I was somewhat let down by the overall project. It felt like Lupe was hitting a checklist of opinions to talk about and making each song a little too long for it's own good. Some good ideas stretched thin. Some beats were pretty dope, along with Chopper being a banger.
You know I respect you and your music taste man, and while I definitely see where you're coming from, I couldn't disagree more. I love this album dude. This feels like Lupe coming back to what he was, but it's definitely a change from F&L and The Cool Lupe. I think we agree that the really good songs are legitimately really good, though. Prisoner 1&2, Chopper, Mural, Adoration of the Magi, all really great singles I think. There's one or two 'eh' songs on there, but this is definitely a step in the right direction for Lupe. Granted, I love Lupe's shit so I'm obviously biased (but I still don't defend lasers or F&L2 Pt1, fuck that shit's wack), and I definitely understand where you're coming from.
Lupe also talks about shit like why Chopper specifically is so god damn long.
I'd give it an 8.5/10 and I'm gonna call it right now and say this AT LEAST hits my top 5 for the year.
The sleeper has awakened.
Only to sleep again.
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