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[optimiss]

I've listened to his album 4 times and simply can't get into it. The production is amazing but I can't get into the songs because Kid Cudi can't rap.

I feel just opposite. A few of the tracks are really good but the majority feel like the production and his vocals are mismatched. They just don't gel. Which sucks because I really like Cudi and could not wait for this to come out. Maybe it will grow on me.

 

[Ashhong]

I think its track 13. Nit sure though...its pretty good.

track 13 is Pursuit of Happiness. Is There Any Love isnt on the album, its from A Kid Named Cudi mixtape, unless its on the deluxe edition as a bonus track, which i think it may be.

I feel just opposite. A few of the tracks are really good but the majority feel like the production and his vocals are mismatched. They just don't gel. Which sucks because I really like Cudi and could not wait for this to come out. Maybe it will grow on me.

i feel exact opposite from both of you, as you can probably guess from my constant posting in here. i think the beat is perfectly tailored to his vocals, absolutely perfect.

 

[optimiss]

Does anyone know where to find some acapella tracks for the album? I wanna try my hand at remixing a few.

 

[Bowser]

BTW, here's a promo code for $2 off the deluxe edition from Amazon, so it's only $11.99 - KY52W6KB

 

[Ashhong]

BTW, here's a promo code for $2 off the deluxe edition from Amazon, so it's only $11.99 - KY52W6KB

FUCKING SOLD. when does it expire? im waiting for gift cards

 

[Epcott]

It's strange, but I actually enjoy this album... I find myself listening to this more than anything else lately.


Weird

 

[Bowser]

FUCKING SOLD. when does it expire? im waiting for gift cards

No idea, got it from Plain Pat's twitter haha.

 

[enzo_gt]

Album of the Year for me so far. New and fresh all around. Somehow Pursuit of Happiness isn't in my top 5.

Haters incoming.

 

[Bowser]

Album of the Year for me so far. New and fresh all around. Somehow Pursuit of Happiness isn't in my top 5.

Haters incoming.

...whaaaaaaat?

My top 5:

1. Soundtrack 2 My Life
2. Pursuit Of Happiness
3. CuDi Zone
4. Simple As...
5. Sky Might Fall

 

[wenis]

Does anyone know where to find some acapella tracks for the album? I wanna try my hand at remixing a few.

Keep your head around here. I'm hoping to hear back from someone soon about those.

 

[Beezy]

I gave BP3 a second chance and ended up liking it. Let me try the same with this.

 

[Ashhong]

hm, dont know about the order, buy my top 5 would have to be

Pursuit of Happiness
Up Up & Away
Heart Of A Lion
Soundtrack 2 My Life
Simple As

 

[Revelations]

track 13 is Pursuit of Happiness. Is There Any Love isnt on the album, its from A Kid Named Cudi mixtape, unless its on the deluxe edition as a bonus track, which i think it may be.



i feel exact opposite from both of you, as you can probably guess from my constant posting in here. i think the beat is perfectly tailored to his vocals, absolutely perfect.

yeah Is there Any Love i on the deluxe edition. So good...

 

[Revelations]

Favorites tracks on the album which get repeated plays:

1. Cudi Zone
2. Pursuit of Happiness
3. Enter Galactic
4. Simple As...
5. Soundtrack to my Life
6. Alive
7. Up Up & Away
8. Is there any Love
9. I Make her say
10. Heart of a Lion
11. Sky Might Fall (forgot this one - has kanye beat written all over it literally)

 

[optimiss]

Keep your head around here. I'm hoping to hear back from someone soon about those.

Awesome! I'd loooove to remix Sky Might Fall. <3

 

[near]

It's strange, but I actually enjoy this album... I find myself listening to this more than anything else lately.


Weird

Why is it weird?

 

[Shorty]

Awesome! I'd loooove to remix Sky Might Fall. <3

yeah you can remix we get it

 

[Dynamic3]

Fuck, Soundtrack 2 My Life is so good. This cat is so far beyond and different from anyone else it's unreal.

Edit: Up Up & Away is my new favorite song. I have never heard anything like it.

1. Soundtrack 2 My Life
2. Up Up & Away
3. Cudi Zone

 

[outsidah]

Top 3 for me:

1) Enter Galactic ( just too damn catch )
2) My World
3) Cudi Zone

Great album. Only track I really don't care for is Hyyer. Maybe it will grow on me

 

[Tokubetsu]

Still trying to not listen to the record before retail but I broke down and listened to "Soundtrack 2 My Life." It's been on repeat all day.

 

[Future PhaZe]

I'm actually feeling this album a little more lately. I called Cudi a little boring...and he is but I'm warming up to him.

 

[optimiss]

yeah you can remix we get it

Feeling inadequate?

 

[Ashhong]

Still trying to not listen to the record before retail but I broke down and listened to "Soundtrack 2 My Life." It's been on repeat all day.

might as well check out Pursuit of Happiness while you're at it...and then the rest of the album =P

nice avatar, no mo gangsta grillz!

 

[Tokubetsu]

So I broke down. I got an 8th of some sticky and my soul just needed to hear this shit. The beat in "Soundtrack 2 My Life" hit JUST as I'm exhaling. Perfect. Currently zoning out to "Simple As." God I want this shit on vinyl. Common's narration is fucking perfect. I love this album already. This is My soundtrack.

 

[Future PhaZe]

BP3 > MotM after FINALLY getting a good look at it.

 

[Tokubetsu]

BP3 > MotM after FINALLY getting a good look at it.

No way bro. I'll give you a couple tracks off BP3 though. Empire is just...brilliant. The beat is bananas and Alicia Keys on the hook was a perfect fit.

 

[btkadams]

really digging this album. i love the collabs with ratatat.

 

[Kastro]

Musically this album is great.

Rapwise, not so much.

But I like it overall.

 

[KingDirk]

So I've had a few listens to digest this, and I've found myself a pretty big fan.

At first I was kind of annoyed with all the indie rock flavor to it--even though I'm a fan of Ratatat and have no qualms with MGMT, it just felt kinda pandering and I didn't even know how I felt about that last song. Granted, "Simple As..." kicked my ass immediately, but I'm a huge Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark fan, Dazzle Ships in particular, so that was more-or-less a given.

But I was fascinated by it nonetheless even through that first listen--it's surprisingly introspective for the most part, and there's clearly a lot of emotion invested in it.

The more I listened to it, the more I became comfortable with the mixed-up genres found, the more I appreciated Cudi's presence, and goddamn some of those beats are amazing.

I'm definitely recommending this to everybody I know when it comes out. It may also be a starting-off point to getting some of my friends into OMD.

 

[Perfect Blue]

BP3 > MotM after FINALLY getting a good look at it.

No way.

Cuban Linx II beats both of them anyway.

 

[Tokubetsu]

No way.

Cuban Linx II beats both of them anyway.

Gaf Hop says Cuban Linx II being better than this and BP3 is a given at this point. It's maybe a few notches down from Cuban Linx I but that still leaves it well in the realm of "Classic."

Solo Dolo-
I think I just came. Holy shit, perfect.

Heart of a Lion-
"NO NO NO NO NO NOOO NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOO YEAAAAAAAAAAAAH"
This song made me forget to pack again.

My World-
At this point, I forgot to write about each song as they played. I'm at hyerrr right now and I can't understand where the hate is coming from? It doesn't fit the album too well but the it's a great rap song. Makes me want to go put on some Devin or choppped n screwed shit.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Edit mod del please. double post esque bullshit.

 

[Mister E]

So I broke down. I got an 8th of some sticky and my soul just needed to hear this shit. The beat in "Soundtrack 2 My Life" hit JUST as I'm exhaling. Perfect. Currently zoning out to "Simple As." God I want this shit on vinyl. Common's narration is fucking perfect. I love this album already. This is My soundtrack.

This guy's got the right idea. I've been blazing and listening to this album on repeat for the past few days. It may not be a classic cd, but it's gotta be the best smoking music I've ever heard. Cudi Zone is one of my favorite songs of the year but every song is good. Loving this album

 

[cory]

I want Pursuit of Happiness minus Cudi.
Actually, could we just get a MGMT + Ratatat EP.

 

[outsidah]

This guy's got the right idea. I've been blazing and listening to this album on repeat for the past few days. It may not be a classic cd, but it's gotta be the best smoking music I've ever heard. Cudi Zone is one of my favorite songs of the year but every song is good. Loving this album

Got some Mowie Wowie?



On another note, has anyone seen the Deluxe CD/DVD for sale for cheaper than $11.99 at Amazon using the coupon on this page?

Support Cudi! Make sure you all pickup the CD Tuesday!

 

[MThanded]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias=digital-music&field-keywords=cudi&x=0&y=0

Looks like his album will be 3.99 from amazon downloads too. Will buy.

 

[MThanded]

I was right. 3.99 for the album

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NXPTDK/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Wellington]

Eh it's growing on me. This is one album where the discography matters (obviously), so if you're listening to it on shuffle, you're doing it wrong.

 

[Shorty]

Feeling inadequate?

Yes can you teach me how to remix so I can fix this?

 

[Mister E]

http://www.rapreviews.com/feature.html

Good review

 

[Acid08]

I was right. 3.99 for the album

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NXPTDK/?tag=neogaf0e-20

This will be all day right? I'll get it when I get home. Still got those $5 from the game download thing.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Ripping it to iTunes as we speak!

 

[Ovid]

I was right. 3.99 for the album

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NXPTDK/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Jay-Z and now Kid Cudi for $4.
Awesome.

 

[Ashhong]

http://www.rapreviews.com/feature.html

Good review

good god my head hurts after reading this. dude needs to learn how to write correctly.

 

[Ephemeris]

At first glance I was disappointed, until I let it loop during work. Love it.

My faves that weren't singles/leaked before in no specific order (other than tracklist order lol)

Soundtrack 2 My Life.
Solo Dolo
Heart of a Lion <-- prolly my fave
My world

 

[RPS37]

I'm in the middle of my first listen right now, but I feel like once Enter Galactic started this CD took a turn for the awesome.

 

[exarkun]

Uhhh some (6 songs?) have been on either on his or yeezy's mixtapes leading up to this. Really like it but kind of wish it was all new ish. I probably should have not have listened to so many of his mixtapes before getting the CD.

 

[Ashhong]

Uhhh some (6 songs?) have been on either on his or yeezy's mixtapes leading up to this. Really like it but kind of wish it was all new ish. I probably should have not have listened to so many of his mixtapes before getting the CD.

Day N Nite, Make Her Say, what else?

 

[Zeliard]

I'm in the middle of my first listen right now, but I feel like once Enter Galactic started this CD took a turn for the awesome.

I like the songs including and after Day 'N Nite. The ones prior to it seem weaker than the rest, which is odd since they start off the album and will give most people their first impression.

 

[Ashhong]

I like the songs including and after Day 'N Nite. The ones prior to it seem weaker than the rest, which is odd since they start off the album and will give most people their first impression.

dont agree, i would say that Sountrack and Heart of a Lion are some of the best tracks on the album. the first impression i got from Soundtrack was "this is going to be awesome"