![]() ![]() It debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200, selling 51,000 copies in its first week. All of Tyler's music videos contain most of one song and a snippet of another "Deathcamp" appeared at the end of the "Fucking Young" video accordingly.Ĭherry Bomb received generally positive reviews from critics. The album was supported by two singles: "Deathcamp" and "Fucking Young / Perfect". The album features guest appearances from Schoolboy Q, Charlie Wilson, Kali Uchis, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams and Austin Feinstein among others. Production was handled entirely by Tyler himself, with additional contributions by Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger. On April 9, 2015, the album was informally announced on iTunes, along with the release of two tracks. It was released on April 13, 2015, by Odd Future Records. The few standouts on the album include “SMUCKERS,” “DEATHCAMP” and “The BROWN STAINS OF DARKEESE LATIFAH PART 2 (REMIX).” Randomness does not create a good album, and Tyler, the Creator proves that.Cherry Bomb is the third studio album by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. The only redeeming qualities about the album are the featured artists and the production. Instead of a coherent story, like Tyler, the Creator’s past work, we see a jumble of superficial ideas that are stale. An unfocused lens is ultimately the album’s downfall. Lil’ Wayne even had one of the best verses on the album in the song “SMUCKERS.” Schoolboy Q is also featured on the album, marking the second time both artists have appeared on the same song. Also featured on the album are Tyler, the Creator’s idols Pharrell, Lil’ Wayne and Kanye West. Her vocals create a dream-like vibe that help us forget about Tyler, the Creator’s forgettable singing voice. Colombian singer Kali Uchis is prominently featured on the album. and Death Grips.Īnother positive for the album is the featured artists. Listeners can hear where he was influenced by other producers and bands like N.E.R.D. ![]() The chaotic sound of snares thrashing mixed with crazy synths suits his taste for the crazy. Instead of heavy, synth driven songs we see more drums being utilized. The diversity shows how much Tyler has grown. While “Cherry Bomb” is not part of the same story that the first three albums were, there is no story whatsoever on “Cherry Bomb.” The album is just a collection of random thoughts that boil down to complaining.Įven though the lyrics are disappointing, the production is marvelous. Tyler, the Creator’s first three albums were heavily driven by a narrative. The lack of narrative is another disappointing aspect of the album. There is no added excitement to his music, it is just him either complaining or trying to become a better person. The usual gay slurs and sex jokes appear over and over again, as well as his references to controversial figures like Donald Sterling. On the subject of lyrics, Tyler, the Creator continues to disappoint. While the three songs are logically in place with each other by having similar themes, the jump from emotions is unusual. The next three songs go on to reveal his need to buckle down and not mess around. For instance, in the second track “BUFFALO,” Tyler speaks about the past controversies that have surrounded his career since his mainstream debut. The lyrical content of the album is all over the place. In fact, the only thing the album is lacking is clarity, something that it desperately needs. The album is a sonic jumble filled to the brim with ideas. ![]() His latest album, “Cherry Bomb,” is a testament to it. ![]() He is politically incorrect and follows no rules but his own. Tyler, the Creator’s career is marred with chaos. Cherry Bomb is a follow up to his 2013 album, Wolf. He performed the two singles that were released before the album this year at Coachella. Two songs released earlier than the drop date featured works by Charlie Wilson, Toro Y Moi and Cole Alexander of the Black Lips. Tyler, the Creator (above), released his new album, Cherry Bomb, on April 13. ![]()
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