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Originally Posted by noisereductions
well personally, Live.Love was my 2013 album of the year, edging out Yeezus based on the fact that I just listened to A$AP way more.
I can def see the new A$AP being better than Kendrick's album this year for me. Like I've said, I like the Kendrick. Respect it. But musically it's not doing a whole lot for me. Those 3 Rocky singles have been way more what I need.
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Hmm. I can see where you're coming from. To Pimp A Butterfly is a bit like a James Joyce novel. It's obviously brilliant... it's also a massive undertaking. I had a similar problem with FlyLo's You're Dead! I knew it was good... great, even... intellectually. But for some reason when I put it on, I rarely lasted more than 3 songs after the binge that took place during the first week.
It wasn't very fun. In fact it started to irritate me after a while. I'm used to experimental music, I'm used to sonic chaos, but there was something presumptuous about it. I couldn't just press play and let the mood carry me. It was a stressful listen. Being an Aphex Twin fan, music that evokes panic and claustrophobia is nothing new either, but maybe that was the problem. Syro and You're Dead! dropped within weeks of one another, and (big shocker) RDJ stole the show.
Maybe this is kinda how you feel about TPAB. Maybe not. Either way, A$AP and Kendrick are both totally secondary to what Kanye's dropped so far.
Man, I'm feeling agitated just talking about You're Dead! The fact that I know it's good is no consolation. Maybe I just need to make sure I take a Xanax when I listen to it.