Tyler, The Creator - Flower Boy ALBUM REVIEW
As of late, Tyler, The Creator is one of the most influential artists of this generation. Once the ringleader of Odd Future and a cockroach-eating wolf whose vulgar and offensive lyrics got him banned from entering multiple countries, is now a blossoming and (sometimes) calm writer, producer, and singer/rapper. And Tyler has his bonafide masterpiece with his 2017 album, Flower Boy.
Flower Boy is best considered a jazz rap album. The lush and pillowy production is a far cry from his past albums, but Tyler’s ferocious voice is still there as always. The features are also plenty. Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky, Kali Uchis, Estelle, and more accompany Tyler on each track. Some features are on a majority of a track, while others are just background vocals, yet each feature is essential to the track. “Who Dat Boy” with Rocky is a banger for the ages, even with its nearly one-minute instrumental build-up. “Foreword” with indie singer Rex Orange County is the perfect intro for the album with its straightforward sound and thoughtful writing from both Tyler and Rex. “Garden Shed” with Estelle is Tyler at his damn-near best of his career with the borderline-psychedelic guitar played by Tyler himself. “Glitter” is an iconic track with its infectious intro. You’ll know it when you hear it.
There a couple of duds for me in Flower Boy, though. “Pothole” with Jaden Smith is EASILY one of the worst tracks on the album and in Tyler’s discography. It might just be that I’m not the biggest Jaden stan, but this song simply doesn’t do anything for me. The same goes for “Droppin’ Seeds” with Lil Wayne. It could’ve been a lot better if it were a longer track. The track was there and it was gone without leaving any true impressions on me, and that was pretty disappointing.
Tyler, The Creator’s Flower Boy is a true experience to listen to. It doesn’t tell an overarching story or concept like IGOR (which I think is Tyler’s best album), but this is one of his best collections of songs of the 2010s. Flower Boy is a must-listen.
9/10
Stream Flower Boy here
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube Music
Flower Boy is best considered a jazz rap album. The lush and pillowy production is a far cry from his past albums, but Tyler’s ferocious voice is still there as always. The features are also plenty. Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky, Kali Uchis, Estelle, and more accompany Tyler on each track. Some features are on a majority of a track, while others are just background vocals, yet each feature is essential to the track. “Who Dat Boy” with Rocky is a banger for the ages, even with its nearly one-minute instrumental build-up. “Foreword” with indie singer Rex Orange County is the perfect intro for the album with its straightforward sound and thoughtful writing from both Tyler and Rex. “Garden Shed” with Estelle is Tyler at his damn-near best of his career with the borderline-psychedelic guitar played by Tyler himself. “Glitter” is an iconic track with its infectious intro. You’ll know it when you hear it.
There a couple of duds for me in Flower Boy, though. “Pothole” with Jaden Smith is EASILY one of the worst tracks on the album and in Tyler’s discography. It might just be that I’m not the biggest Jaden stan, but this song simply doesn’t do anything for me. The same goes for “Droppin’ Seeds” with Lil Wayne. It could’ve been a lot better if it were a longer track. The track was there and it was gone without leaving any true impressions on me, and that was pretty disappointing.
Tyler, The Creator’s Flower Boy is a true experience to listen to. It doesn’t tell an overarching story or concept like IGOR (which I think is Tyler’s best album), but this is one of his best collections of songs of the 2010s. Flower Boy is a must-listen.
9/10
Stream Flower Boy here
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube Music
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