Track Listing
Get Away
Gabby [Feat. Janelle Monáe]
Under Control
Go with It [Feat. VIC MENSA]
Just Sayin/I Tried
For the World [Feat. James Fauntleroy]
Girl [Feat. KAYTRANADA]
Special Affair
Something’s Missing
Partners in Crime Part Three
Penthouse Cloud
Palace/Curse [Feat. Tyler, The Creator & Steve Lacy]
My Rating
8/10
Average Critic Rating
8/10
Overview
This is seriously smooth listening. ‘Ego Death’ blends Neo-Soul, R&B and Funk through warm keys, deep basslines and loose rhythms that give the whole album an effortless groove. Syd’s understated vocals are so good, bringing intimacy and confidence to songs about love, lust and the complications in between. There’s a refreshing honesty to her delivery, with lots of vulnerability - despite this, still sat behind a cool exterior. The band leave plenty of space for the arrangements to breathe, with subtle guitar melodies and chords, and shifting textures keeping things interesting. Nothing feels overcrowded, and the chemistry between everyone gives every moment real character. The relaxed pacing can occasionally drift, and a little more urgency wouldn’t hurt in places, but the warmth and detail make it easy to settle back in. A cohesive, atmospheric album that rewards a proper listen and makes slowing down feel like the only correct option.
Recommended for the ex-Tumblr stoners looking to chillout to some Odd Future coded Neo-Soul.
Featured Song
Girl
Most Streamed
Girl
Least Streamed
Partners in Crime Part Three
Underrated
Penthouse Cloud
TVV Top 3 Songs
Under Control | Girl | Palace/Curse
Singles
Girl | Special Affair
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Under Control | Penthouse Cloud | Palace/Curse
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
6/10
We’ve got all of the members of The Internet chilling in front of an orange wall. Yeah its kinda cool I guess.
Genre
Neo-Soul
RL
Columbia Records / Odd Future Records
Recording Studio
1500 or Nothin’ (Inglewood, California) | Banana Beat Studio (Los Angeles, California) | Chateau Marie Studios (Los Angeles, California) | The Trap 3.0 (Los Angeles, California)
