Reviews (page 6 of 9)
This is pretty cool.
First of all, this is high class music! But there's no denying that the production was a huge pain, like, 23 tracks? Seriously? Some of them are unnecessary and some good song ideas are criminally short and underused. I'm going to give it 3 stars today, but the sound of this album had the potential to be 5. Happy New Year to everyone reading this!
Very nice.
I found this album sooo boring to listen to. So much so that it actually di di di di did my head in.
Entertaining... Some cool tunes... But the burp bro... I didn't like that... And I was enjoying the fucking song...
A wild ride across myriad genres. Fun and playful as well as pointed.
I thought it went a little bit too long, but I liked the energy.
8.03
I can only assume one version of this book was written by Thundercat and he’s managed to sneak himself in. Score: 1/5
idk why i was surprised that zack fox was involved with this. not only are they friends but the sillier track are so zack fox coded, they feel like they're written by him. thundercat is for sure one of the best bassist in recent memory and this album is a testament to that. stupid asl but still very enjoyable
I have exceeded my limit for listening to generic R&B songs for one day. On another day, this may have earned a second star, but this list has been full of bland R&B recently and I've heard enough.
This somehow managed to be both chaotic and boring. Not for me
Dreamy
Never heard of Thundercat before outside the cartoon. It reminded me a bit of the Frank Ocean Channel Orange album although not as good (although to be fair i have listened to Orange many times). Listened a couple of times and whilst I enjoyed its eclectic nature nothing really jumped out at me. With more time I am sure it will grow on me - but sadly I don't got more time.
Surprised to see this on the list but gives me hope about whoever is adding new entries to this list. This album is not by an iconic artist or does not have a flashy hit song but damn it's so good.
No, just no. What a terrible time 2017 was to be alive.
Good name. Good tunes. Good vibe. Simpsons: No
I enjoyed the chilled vibes of this, yet I felt like it could have been more interesting than it was. Going be generous and give 4 stars.
I understand why some might enjoy this, but it felt scattered to me. Perhaps if I ever tried hallucinogenic drugs, this album would make more sense.
I think I left my wallet in the club. I really like this, it’s different and a vibe and I can tell the guys enjoying himself. Really enjoyed Tokyo and the collabs with K Dot and Wiz Khalifa but the whole album was really fun. I was going to see Thundercat play a gig but couldn’t for some reason, would like to at some point after this.
This is probably some of the most soulless rnb music I’ve heard. The music itself is fine but it’s disappointing because It feels very commercial, i don’t get much sense of the artist’s emotion, passion, or care for the genre or subject matter.
Sounds like Prince, but recorded in a bedroom.
# Playlist track - Tokyo # Notes - I fully understand that this mix of Jazz, Hip Hop & Soul is not for everyone. It takes some time to kind of listen to all of the weird layers and references included in this thing. But boy, you'll be happy you did. - This took me a good 4 or 5 runs to get used to, and I enjoyed all of them. - Yeah. It's music for weird people. But I'm weird, so it works out.
3.9
Good but not great. I like some Thundercat songs but I only added a couple off this album.
Ad ora è da 3, ma prevedo che ai prossimi ascolti si alzerà, il sound mi affascina molto
Very weird but definitely good.
Reeks of 6music. Some early tracks hooked ne in and I like the commitment to the short snappy pop song but the momentum quickly died
How would I describe this? Surprising. Imagine if George Clinton, Keiichi Suzuki, "Hip" Tanaka, and Weather Report had a foursome while MGMT and Phoenix watched. My 2024 Spotify Wrapped is going to be so weird
• 2/5 • Enjoyed some of the rhythms and instrumental elements; didn’t care for the falsetto vocals or lyrics
Incredible never heard this before or even knew who this was. But it was an audible journey that I really enjoyed
Lovely instrumentation. The harmonies really helped to offset the silliness. Most songs are just so short.
jazzy chill and weird
Samey
I definitely know of thundercat and respect him very much. Never really listened to any of his music fully. This is good stuff.
Such great, groovy bass playing, if only the lyrics weren't absolute doo-doo.
Pleasant enough, despite some of the lyrics. Found it a bit boring for my taste though. Won’t need to hear it again.
It’s like Mac DeMarco meets childish gambino. Hearing Michael McDonald’s and Kendrick Lamar on the same album was not on my bingo card. I appreciate how eclectic it is but part of me feels like he’s working too hard to keep me on my toes. Obviously, the bass lines are virtuosic, which is easily hidden because of how common it is to farm the rhythm section out to a computer. Not my taste in the end, with the sustained jazzy tones and all, but I respect it.
Newly-minted Thundercat fan here. Three listens and it keeps getting better
Exactly the kind of thing I can get behind to show off some originality and self expression. It only needs lots more originality and better self expression.
This is #day103 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge and... given the year this was released and the genre of music, I expected this to be a soulless pile of crap. Well, it almost wasn't. Still, I'm not sure this should be on the list. I'm giving it a 2 out of 5. Looking forward to #day104.
This is America, and America has truly gone to shit!
Я знаю о его существовании с, собственно, релиз цикла этого самого альбома: "Это же тот чел, продюссер ТПАБ!" И мое отношение к этому дядьке было несколько натянутое: с одной стороны музыка у него приятная, но как будто пустая? Где панч? А потом я случайным образом побывал на его выступлении на фестивале - и это было абсолютно бомбически. Энергии, которая там витала, не было на больших рок-рок концертах больших-больших рок звезд. Каждый раз, когда я слушаю его музыку теперь, и слышу этот смачный бас - я там, на этой закрытой и душной площадке, с шутками-прибаутками, историями, любовью для всех, плачущими фанатами, которым подписали винил, и т.д.. Лучшая песня - Them Changes.
I had to throw out Thundercat from a bar I worked at at SXSW 2023 for being way too drunk. Pissed as he was, he kept demanding me and asking me if I knew who he was. Of course I knew. So this album is 5* but it gets dinged by 1 because of that.
if you aren't familiar with the cultural phenomenon known as adult swim, this record's humor may be a bit lost on you, as much of it is quite implicitly coded in the trademark style adult swim shows are well-known for. like those shows, it embraces the brand of humor that is a bit crass, generally unserious, but hugely appealing due to its down-to-earth, pedestrian nature. thundercat's character is weird, not always likeable, and sometimes kind of repugnant. but he's clearly just a down-to-earth dude most of us wouldn't mind chilling with. the stories he tells and the tangents he shares paint familiar life situations most people have probably dealt with. despite the record's humorous nature, it doesn't compromise artistry for the sake of a joke. its instrumentation is incredibly creative, offering a bright palette of adventurous soul arrangements. it is a wild musical journey with thrilling highs and emotional lows. the record doesn't really let go of its energy, until it decides that enough is enough, and it's time to go to bed. it may be underwhelming to some, but to me it further adds to the authenticity of its humanity.
Beetje saai
The first song was a bit of a mine bender, but after that extra nice
Love thunder cat and this was a lovely listen
Lots of good ideas spread thin across the entire album
8/10…neo soul / nu jazz 👂
I kept searching for something that I enjoyed on this album but I couldn't find it. The songs were pretty underwhelming, bland and they sounded too much alike.
I’m a little embarrassed to say that before today, my main exposure to Thundercat was either YouTube highlights of his bass lines, or his feature on Gorillaz’ latest album. Now I can say I’ve listened to an album in full, and can happily say it’s pretty great. It got very complex at times, teetering into jazz rather than the overall RnB/soul vibe which was very successful at keeping my attention. It also got my silly little parrot dancing, which is always a bonus in my eyes.
Thought I was going to hate this, especially when I saw it had 23 TRACKS ON IT. Jesus wept. But what a pleasant surprise when half those tracks were really short, and that the whole thing was actually pretty good! It was funky, had a good vibe to it and I thought the vocals were so chilled and smooth.
Cringey lyrics but amazing sound quality
I found myself largely indifferent.
2.5 Dang I wanted to like this more. I was vaguely aware of this artist for years and it seemed like it would be up my alley but I just didn’t entirely vibe with this! There’s moments of greatness, where he’ll just catch upon something that’s wonderful and transcendent, but he doesn’t stay on it! He just moves on, leaving it not fleshed out or utilized, and there’s like a 50/50 chance the the next song is a stinker. He doesn’t seem to be aware of which ideas of his are worth diving into. Some really bad and embarrassing lyrics. Wish this were better.
Surprisingly, I've never actually listened to this whole album. Heckuva bass player. I think too many short but similar songs to give it a 4.
This is respectable old school punk fused with modern alternative rock trends and production to make something radio friendly yet full of edge. However, I will rate it low from hearing it a lot as a kid. C
Good bass but bad structuring, meh writing and AWFUL mixing, especially on the percussion. Not even kendrick could save it
Really like the short track lengths. V jazzy v fusion. Pretty sure Them Changes came out before 2017 though…?
I'm not a fan of this...I tried. But no. Not for me.
23 tracks in less than an hour… is this speed punk? Well it’s quite okay to listen to, but it’s not my cup of tea - unfortunately it reminds me of waiting in line on the telephone. It’s only when Wiz Khalifa or Kendrick Lamar contributes, that I remember that I don’t need a doctor’s appointment.
A subtle feat of musicianship that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's fun and funny and lush. There are a lot of tracks and the runtime made me nervous, but this flew by and kept me engaged. 3.5/5, but I'll round up because I'm trying to be a more positive person. Highlights: Captain Stupido, Lava Lamp, Walk On By, Jameel's Space Ride, Them Changes, Where I'm Going, Drink Dat
This is so weird, humourous, frenetic and, most of all, FUNKY! I love Thundercat's bass playing. I'll definitely be checking out more of his work. Liked Songs Added: Uh Uh Bus In These Streets A Fan's Mail (Tron Song Suite II) Show You The Way Friend Zone Them Changes
Nice sounds here. A bit Zappa ISH in places
3.5/5
Beat your meat go to sleep. My favorite bible verse Sounds like if the super Mario bros had a weird cousin who made music, in a good way I think?? Like I get the appeal but I don’t necessarily like it. But wouldn’t bash it It’s its own kind of beautiful
fun funky reggie watts vibes. i only knew them changes and was hoping to find more songs that good but it’s the best one
This album was kinda dope. I digged it. Didn’t realize it was somewhat modern until near the end too.
so groovy. nostalgic but innovative. thundercat is one of the niche greats of our time
It has good musicality, it's creative, and has skillful bass, but overall not my favorite. It was mostly chill to listen to. I thought it was creative and I can see why some hipsters might enjoy this. The meows had me loling. I think it's very much true that he doesn't take himself too seriously. There was also the iPhone alarm sound in Friend Zone.
Jag gillar en del av hand låtar men resten är lite för mycket naveljazz för mig
Ooh wow. Always liked "Them Changes" and I remember trying this album out once while searching for something in The Home Depot. It didn't stick with me but I think I might've been too focused on the hardware shopping. Okay. This is the first legitimately "weird" album we've gotten. And I love it. One of the best bass players of his generation (Esperanza Spalding comes to mind) delivers an album that is uniquely him and is well worth the listen.
More of a 2.5 than a 3 in that I probably wouldn’t ever decide to listen to it, but it’s such a successful ‘70s hommage that I’m rounding up.
Modern funk
Great bass and some interesting and (intentionally) amusing artistic choices.
great instrumentals
I've been a Thundercat well-wisher since I first heard this album. Self-deprecating humour and goofy, oddball lyrics (with melancholic existential undertones) delivered by a smooth falsetto and set to deliciously squelchy bass? Yes please. But he seems to meander a lot and those focused moments of quirky jazz-pop-hip-hop gold are kinda spread out. There's plenty of filler, is what I think I'm trying to say, and that inconsistent quality is why I haven't upgraded from a well-wisher to a super-fan.
🎧This one never got off the ground for me. Them Changes is good though.
Artiste totalement inconnu. Les morceaux sont plutôt courts. J'ai apprécié : "Uh Uh" -> Instrumental avec une ligne de basse superbe. Pour le reste, je n'aime pas trop le chant + voix, ni les effets utilisés sur la basse (type autowah). Et l'album est trop long. =>2/5
groovy, jazzy, funky, soul-y. Lovely stuff.
Funky tunes, would listen again
Interesting
Some funk or something. Could not bear to listen to it. This kind of music makes me angry... really annoying music.
Tokyo is freaking fantastic.
Disliked this. It sounds like the first efforts of a 14-year-old who has been given a keyboard for their birthday. The songs all meander and change, no structure, seem to be about banal observations and nostalgia.
Let me just that I believe that Thundercat is easily one of the most talented musicians of this generation. Dude can really play some bass. All that being said, I don’t think he has much of building a fully fleshed out album. Drunk is essentially just a compilation of songs. Some are bangers, some are not and some are just super short snippets. There is no flow or cohesion at all but if you pick out a few gems in the hay stack
Pleasantly surprising album. Very well thought out and great production.
Stephen Bruner is a killer bass player -- a fully accomplished musician for sure, but also an imaginative, unhinged, very creative one. And drawing from the videos of his interviews, he's the coolest (thunder)cat in activity in the current American post-funk / alternative hip-hop/R'n'B scene. For instance, it's great listening to him talk about the sounds and harmonies that have pushed his buttons since he was a teenager deeply interested in music of all stripes. I have nothing but mad respect for stellar, enthusiastic musicians of his ilk. There's a decisively seventies feel to *Drunk*, here mixed and updated to more contemporary strands. And as such, I think the record does scratch an itch for a lot of fans of African-American music tired of excessive standardization and other tired tropes in their favourite genres. This is music for people who don't like easy categories being shovelled down their throat. And it's filled with life and all sorts of endearing details. That said, I would lie if I said I'm fully sold on Thundercat's vision as displayed on *Drunk*. There's an voluntarily "episodic" nature to the man's music that hearkens back to J Dilla and Flying Lotus (the latter actually on production, mixing and performance duties on a large part of those tracks). Yet said music is also far less various in tones and intents than its obvious models. And as a consequence, a "samey" vibe ends up spoiling the journey, which is crazy since so many efforts have been put to create off-kilter instrumentation and arrangements in some of those cuts. Not that there are no highlights: "Bus In These Streets", "Lava Lamp", "Jethro", "Show Me The Way", "Friend Zone", "Them Changes", "Drink Dat" all split the difference between hard funk and yacht rock, and sparks routinely spurt forth from this clash of styles (always operated in a very laidback manner, mind you). The thing is, barring a very rare exception, all the other cuts in this quite long record sound like drafts or less realized equivalents of said highlights, and the comparison soon does a disservice to the whole project. And this especially on its last leg, which just sounds esoteric for the hell of it. I'm OK with the album starting with all sorts of different short teases seeing Stephen having his tongue firmly planted in his cheek (the first proper "song" is about going home wasted and jerking yourself off to sleep , for chrissake!). The album does not seem to take itself too seriously for one second. But I would have expected some more cohesive building-up of all these threads at the end--meshing up to something more decisive and emotional. What you have instead is just *more* weird shit that neither rhymes nor reasons (even though closer "DUI" harbors a couple of mesmerizing synth sounds). Pretty sure that a lot of listeners will feel a bit cheated to have spent so much time with this album, very honestly. It's quite a frustrating situation: Thundercat is talented enough to yield wonders when his heart is set to it, as the delicate "3AM" can prove it. But that cut is only a one-minute oasis of bliss lost in what feels like a fifteen-minute of desert nonsense. There's a difference between not taking yourself seriously and being entirely self-indulgent, and as of now, it is my opinion that "Drunk" is the work of a very skilled artist who doesn't always know how to draw the line between the two. A piece of potential self-criticism needs to be expressed at this point, though: maybe I should resume smoking pot after decades abstaining to do so (minus one rare relapse at times), so as to "dig" this record for what it is: a goofy, unpretentious attempt to reconcile feelgood intents with somewhat abrasive yet also pretty original soundscapes. Behind the sleazy atmosphere of some of the songs, there's a childish sense of wonder in many parts of this LP -- partly conveyed by the nonsensical yet sometimes personal, autobiographical lyrics found in it. Stephen Bruner is not the singer of the century, and it would be a little idiotic to expect classic "songwriting" from him. But he sure knows how to create a "mood", even if I'm not always fascinated by them. So leaving the door open for this one. Who knows, maybe I'll end up "drunk" on it one day? 3/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums. 8/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3) Number of albums left to review: 56 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 408 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 235 (including this one - but there are around 40 albums in my 2017 year's end list* that I think are better than this one, so this is a purely symbolical gesture that I'm making here) Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 302 ---- *Just for the sake of documentation, and to allow you to personally assess what I've written here, here is my list of favourite albums for 2017: Big Thief - Capacity Idles - Brutalism Protomartyr - Relatives In Descent Kendrick Lamar - Damn. King Krule - The Ooz Slowdive - Slowdive Aldous Harding - Party King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard - Polygondwanaland St Vincent - Masseduction Tyler The Creator - Flower Boy Pissed Jeans - Why Love Now King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard - Flying Microtonal Banana Mount Kimbie - Love What Survives Björk - Utopia OMNI - Multi-Task Broken Social Scene - Hug Of Thunder Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Luciferian Towers Thurston Moore - Rock'n Roll Consciousness Fleet Foxes - The Crack-Up Thee Oh Sees - Orc Metro Boomin / 21 Savage / Offset - Without Warning The Psychotic Monks - Silence Slowly And Madly Shines Chad VanGaalen - Light Information Lana Del Rey - Lust For Life Lorde - Melodrama Mogwai - Every Country's Sun Do Make Say Think - Stubborn Persistent Illusions Kamasi Washington - Harmony of Difference Mount Eerie - A Crow Looked At Me (Sandy) Alex G - Rocket Cloud Nothings - Life Without Sound Grizzly Bear - Painted Ruins Wolf Alice - Visions Of A Life LCD Soundsystem - American Dream William Basinski - A Shadow In Time Charli XCX - Pop 2* The xx - I See You Converge - The Dusk In Us Pile - A Hairshirt Of Purpose Jay Z - 4:44
Proof that excellent musicians can make shitty albums and that music is more than just playing instruments.
Awful
Modern classic. A beautiful fusion of hip hop and MOR. Possibly the greatest bassist ever. And nobody else could pull off having Kendrick and Kenny Loggins as guests on the same album. A modern classic.
# Album Name: Drunk # Artist: Thundercat # Rating: 1/5 # Comments: Honestly, i thought this was pretty bad. It wasnt the worst music ive heard but Each and every song was super repetitive. Nothing stood out. The album was too long when each song was crap. Interesting, because theres some decent collaborators on this album. Overall, it wasnt my thing. It wasnt the worst thing ive heard but i thought it was shit. # Top Tunes: None. # Would I listen to it again? No.
a great album, the jazz/funk influence is apparent throughout. doesn’t take itself too seriously either. one of my personal favorites
À la fois super composé et structuré, mais fluide et d'une belle unité. J'ai beaucoup aimé. J'aurais donné 4,5.
Kind of a weird album, but not bad.
Jacob Collier style supratonal music and rhythms but poppy
❤️❤️/5
Found it very mellow. More like elevator music or videogame background music. Not my thing but also not entirely bad
Damn
Started really hopeful with some 70's funky sound. But quickly degenerated into some dull MOR songs Kool and the Gang rejected.
Favs: Uh Uh, Jethro, Tokyo, Them Changes Least fav: The Turn Down
Bus in These Streets Show You the Way Them Changes
po pire ! biz mais pas pire
Weird songs at the beginning. Very good melody on the album overall
Wants to be smooth and... Something else, I'm sure. Ends up being tedious to my ears.
A fun mix but it got repetitive
Weird but interesting
Ok
This was pretty weird but also so awesome. I wouldn't say it was 'moving' in any way but it was a great listen. One in my listening group said this was kind of like 'black Zappa'
Interesante
This was fun, not sure if it's really essential but it's alright. Key tracks: Tokyo Friend Zone
This is so bad. Easily one of the worst albums I've seen here. How can you have 23 songs that just sound the same - all equally bad? There is some variety when other artists are included, but still not good enough to save this pile of shit.
Really liked this album as a cohesive thing not so much for the individual tracks
Weird but good.
Pretty cool stuff. Like the next evolution of OutKast but without any of the stand out songs. Admittedly I said this before I got to Them Changes
3.5-3.75
Great first half. Gets too long at the end.
Chad 4.5
I first encountered Thundercat in 2010 through his work on Flying Lotus’ Cosmogramma, where his bass playing left a lasting impression on me. His standout performance continued to captivate me on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly, prompting me to explore his solo work. I was once again blown away by his unique sound, which blends elements of Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, and J Dilla into something entirely new. Delving into his background revealed an impressive list of collaborations, from playing live with Erykah Badu to Suicidal Tendencies. His album Drunk is a testament to his brilliance. The lyrics, whether exploring quirky ways to navigate feeling weird or the coolness of being a cat, are playful yet introspective, addressing relationship struggles and feelings of being overlooked from a nerd's perspective. But the real highlight is his bass playing, inventive song structures, and that airy, soulful voice. It's a voice that could be described as a blend of Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, with the latter two even featuring on the track “Show You The Way”—genius. Exploring the musicians associated with Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, and Thundercat led me down a fascinating rabbit hole. Brilliant artists like Mono/Poly, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Kamasi Washington, Deantoni Parks, Terrace Martin, and Robert Glasper all contribute to this unofficial collective, reminiscent of the Soulquarians of the late 90s and early 2000s. Ultimately, Drunk showcases Thundercat’s prowess as a solo artist, highlighting his exceptional talent beyond his role as a sought-after collaborator.
I have Them Changes on my trivia playlist, so I hear it a couple tines a week, but I haven't listened to this whole album. Right off the rip, it is funky. Should be a fun ride here. He's right up there with the best: Flea, Bootsy, Mono Neon, Joel Guerra, Les Claypool. I hear some KNOWER or Louis Cole in here. I love the Kendrick cameo. Groovy album! Besides Them Changes, I liked Inferno. DUI was a cool ending.
Wow, this album cover and title! I have no idea what to expect . . . Having heard the whole album just now, it was beyond anything I could even possibly imagine. This album is as hard to like as it is to dislike. On the one hand, there are plenty of lyrics-first snippets that appear to be just singing any old sentences to odd jazzy chords, like literally just reading this sentence with mild melodic intonation and a synth that can produce thousands of sounds, but where only one was chosen for the entire album length. On the other hand, how can you not like the Jim Gaffigan inner-monologue-spoken-aloud lyrics like “gonna blow all my money on anime (yes)”, “cool to be a cat (meow, meow, meow, meow)”, and “something’s wrong with me”? With most of these tracks under two minutes (many under just one), simply wait it out and there’s another quickly behind. The best track here (besides “Tokyo”) are the ones where he has collaborated with someone. This shines a light on the main issue with the album: the scattered thoughts and snippets of melody in short songs only feel completed once flushed out with another creator presenting ideas. Without such collaboration, the songs are short impulses that sound too similar to each other for extended listening.
So I was excited to see this one pop up . I listened through it and oddly enough found it to be a bit bland and meandering. Some cool bass lines. I think Thundercat has been influenced by Earth Wind and Fire and maybe Prince. Though some the songs are put together in an interesting way, I found myself asking 'well what else you got?' It started to get a bit repetitive and a bit one trick pony-ish. For some reason this album made me think of Toro Y Moi however, maybe it was.some of the lofi sounds.I find Toro to be a lot more interesting. I found it fascinating that Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald were on one song together. The album is not bad,.but I was looking for a bit more variation from song to song. Maybe even change up the tones a little? I went to listen through it a second time while working and ended up switching to listening Fu Schnickens instead. On some of the songs it was like they found a decent riff or progression to jam on and just stuck to it without adding many other lows or highs to it.
I wanted to like this album. Honestly I did. But when I was midway, still vibing, I daw that I had 12 more songs that sounded quite similar to the 12 songs I already listened to… so I am asking, why? I love chocolate ice cream, but I cannot eat it 23 times in one day. I need some variety, please!
I wish I liked it a little bit better but still a 3.6+ for production and musicianship
Never heard of Thundercat but will definitely be diving in after this listen
I love Thundercat's vibe this is a really cool album. Somebody at the bar at my 40th birthday party kareokoed "Them Changes" - and I was like, dang, i didn't realize that's where we were with Thundercat, but now here we are - one of the greatest albums of all time, and it feels right.
i loved this
7/10
Bizarre.
Tokyo is a phenomenal track.
Recuerdo haberlo escuchado el 2017 a la fuerza de Them Changes y haber quedado decepcionado, pero es porque no entendía de dónde venía esta música. Ahora que tengo unos cuantos años más encima puedo incluso disfrutar la experimentación y el afán inquisitivo, además de la solvencia musical.
Bonkers but why not.
Extremely tedious.
Hadn't heard of this album or this artist. Seeing the cover gave me no clue as to what to expect. I'm about halfway through the fourth track and I do not quite know how to process what I'm hearing. As the sixth track starts I notice the album was released in 2017, and I'm starting to feel like maybe I overestimated the project and the reveal that would make sense of all this just isn't going to happen. Track ten has me wondering if that's Kendrick Lamar lending his words to the groove and a little research verifies it, along with contributions from Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, and Pharrell. Very jazzy, funky, smooth yet trippy.
Yeah clearly pretty great. Michael McDonald was a great surprised. Enjoyable, great cameos, great vibe, great bit long low 4? i think so
ganz cool aber paar tracks hätt man streichen können
A+ album cover and title. Fun and bizarre album from a crazy bass player.
Well, this is a new one for me (band/person and album). It's hard to imagine that this is the third album by Thundercat (why would there be two other albums like this?), but also a bit confusing about why this album and/or Thundercat got included in the 1001 album collection? Many of the songs feel like some sort of pseudo-jazz inside joke among a close group of friends, of which we aren't part, although I guess there's a bit of a heavily ironic social-commentary aspect to some of them (like on "Bus in the streets"), or else kind of vanilla soul-like songs with a lot of 80s-sounding instrumentation. There's also some impressive, and impressively fast, ensemble playing in some of the songs (like "Uh uh"), and I'm impressed at how he got so many well-known names to contribute to the album (and I enjoyed "Show you the way" as well as "Drink Dat"), but I'm left wondering why? That said, "Tokyo" is a fun song all in its own right, but overall it's not all that interesting, at least to me. Sadly, the Wikipedia entry for the album is bizarrely vapid (and a bit confusing, especially with the references to discs 1-4). However, the entry on Thundercat himself is a bit more revealing, and I have to say I'm blown away to know that he was a member of Suicidal Tendencies, as this is about as far as you get from Suicidal Tendencies, so kudos to him. (Sadly, he wasn't part of Suicidal Tendencies' side project Infectious Grooves.) Mainly, though, I just can't imagine listening to this again.
Enjoyed the smooth stylings though the lyrics generally weren't quite up to the music. Not something I'll listen to again though, just not my thing.
It has rhythm, it has poetry, it is fun, it is original, and it is unique.
Thundercat's an interesting dude. Long term Suicidal Tendencies bassist pivots to a funk career with Stevie Wonder, P-Funk, and Michael Jackson influences. It's an absolutely great record, and I'd love to meet anyone who says different and ask them why. Favorite tracks: "Them Changes", "Lava Lamp"
Very diverse with good ups and very deep downs. It also feels a little incoherent.
Ok
I really like the concept and I really want to like the music. I wish I was smarter in bass
I love wat Thundercat does and how he expresses himself. A full album of the guy is just beyond what I can handle.
excellent, a definite hidden gem. I would like to listen some more, very original! would do 4.5
A couple decent songs, but this was mostly phoned in and boring
A few were ok, smooth jazz but then other tracks weren't nearly that enjoyable (there was one "modern" version with Kendrick Lamar which was a particularly jarring transition from the other tracks I listened to
Great production quality, and some rhythms were catchy, but some songs were not good in the slightest
Not a big fan of synthesized music but I did enjoy listening to this album.
I'm not a fan of the smooth jazz vibes, but loved the fusion and funk parts. It was a mixed bag from loving it to being turned off. I wouldn't have guessed this was from 2017, it has such a strong late 70s early 80s vibe. Would have been a 3 but bumping to 4 for production quality and the perfection of what they were trying to do, even if it wasn't my bag.
Not really for me but it's not bad background music
Don't know what I expected but this certainly wasn't it. I wanted to like it on premise alone - but I feel it's weird just for the sake of being so. No soul in it. Not challenging, not consistent just sounds like they threw sounds against the wall and called it a song
Pretty easy to listen too and makes for good causal background music but not my choice for focused listening.
What the F was that? Was that a joke?
kinda psyched for this one, I enjoyed Thundercat's other solo album, It Is What It Is, as well as pretty much any song I've heard him guest on ("Wesley's Theory", "Cracker Island") Kendrick jump scare on "Walk On By" edit: 2nd Kendrick jump scare in "Friend Zone" ("Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe") I can't say why Dimery & co. put it on the 2018 version of the book, since it was removed by the time I got the 2021 version. It's both a maelstrom of genres & virtuosic compositions, as well as a a mess of ditties about Mortal Kombat, being a cat, & substance abuse (hence the title). If that doesn't sound good to you idk what to tell you bud yacht rock • astral jazz HL: "Them Changes", "Uh Uh", "Lava Lamp", "Friend Zone", "Drink Dat", "Inferno" July 9th, 2024
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Them changes Walk on by Lava lamp
Started weird, thought it was getting better, it got weird again. Not offensive to the ears but offensive to the sanity
I liked this music but will be happier to hear more new albums.
First of all, I’m a big fan of album covers and when I see an awesome album cover, I listen to the band. This one would have caught my eye and I’m surprised I hadn’t seen it before. Secondly, I thought the main voice on this album was going to be an aggressive sounding one, more like Ice T and not Andre 3000. Thirdly, this seems like the type of band that the hippies who like Frank Zappa would be in to. Fourthly, it’s a strange album if you already didn’t get the hint with the Frank Zappa mention. Choice cut: Walk on By
3.5/5
listened to this album through before doing the 1001 albums, and it is a staple of this generation however there is great and there is shit amongst them
Right as I was getting obsessed with Them Changes...
Unfortunately for Thundercat I have heard George Duke, The Isley Brothers and Frank Zappa before. But I quite liked this, and might even return to it. At least it is a proper album, it's good to hear people will still go into the studio and put a whole collection of songs together on purpose, this feels crafted. The rapping on a couple of tracks actually breaks the mood for me and seems spurious. A rare thing, a fairly recent album that should be on this list.
'Drunk' sounds like 70s Adult Contemporary, mixed with old school funk and modern hip hop, with lots of references to alcohol and old video games. I appreciate that it really doesn't take itself very seriously at all, but I'm not sure the novelty really merits an entire album. It does have some fun tracks though, including 'Uh Uh', 'Friendzone', and especially 'Them Changes'. For my taste, the album suffers from a lot of filler. It's definitely unique though.
A Fan's Mail Lava Lamp Show You The Way Them Changes 3AM
Aika kiva, kesäiseen säähän cool. Mutta Blood orange tekee tämän genren mielenkiintoisemmin. Ovat aika samanlaisia. Ehkä pituutta olisi voinut napsaista yhden biisin verran - hassun pitkän tuntuinen, kun biisit olivat lyhyitä vaikkeivät siltä vaikuttaneet kuunnellessa. Se oli vähän latistavaa. Vahva kolmonen.
Too light for me
This is exactly why I’m 560+ albums in on this list. I have been missing out on Thundercat and I’m glad I won’t be anymore. This album starts off hilarious and weird and then really slips into a groove. I love the sorta there background singing. Friend Zone is beautiful but still irrelevant and hilarious. One album into my Thundercat experience and I’m sold.
Weird but good
I wonder if anything will top the artist name/album title/cover art perfection here. And the music was actually pretty enjoyable! Wild card 5, I guess. I still don’t even get it. Well done, Thundercat. (ntm.)
Seltsames Album aus Lounge, R&B und Rap Musik. Einige Stücke schlummern unauffällig vorbei und andere nerven schon was. Hörbar war das Stück mit Wiz Khalifa „Drink Dat“. Waren da in einem Song tatsächlich Schnarch- und Pfurzgeräusche? Na ja ich werde es wohl nie erfahren weil sich ein ReHear nicht aufdrängt.
Damn I really should've listened to this back when it came out, reminds of the Flying Lotus albums i used to love and listen to all the time. Huge bunch of quick songs with some wild jazz-fusion-y instrumentals. Vocals fit the vibe perfectly, all the features killed it. Just love the whole atmosphere of this thing.
Like the vibes but a lot of the songs sound a bit too similar
It’s funky and I like it. I especially like the song where Thundercat suggests life would be better being a cat and spends a decent amount of time in the song meowing.
Pretty good.
Still as flabergasted by Drunk as I was when it was released. Mental album.
Thundercats is a madman. His creativity is through the roof and his sound spectacular. I also happen to be a sucker for whatever Flying Lotus is involved with, so his presence is very much welcomed as well.
This isn't my favorite style of musical mashup, but I appreciate the musicianship and vibe.
Start to finish, absolutely fantastic
This has got to be the most unique album I have encountered on this list so far. I think it does an incredible job of capturing a lot of musical currents of the time while coming up with something completely original. It is able to combine elements of EDM, post modern, rap, soul, R&B, and so many other ideas into a very comprehensive and complete album. I don't love every song of this album, and I think it even peters off for me towards the end, but the hits are so damn creative innovative that it feels like a crime not to give this one a five.
Very chill, cohesive album. I went in with zero expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I probably won't listen to the entire album again, but it was a nice ride this evening while eating cheese and reading my sci-fi book.
Love it.
Fantastic. From the vocals to the beats, I’m not sure if I’d get sick of soul-like music coming out since a majority of the time, they’re great. 3.5
oh i love how this album went everywhere and anywhere. i never expected the album to go the places it did. in fact, drunk doesn't even sound like it was released in 2017. "show you the way" featuring both michael mcdonald and kenny loggins brings a seventies vibe because of yacht rock but also the chill r&b and funk energy adds to the feel of the seventies. the variety of genres and musicians adds to how unusual this album is. the creativity is everywhere, yes, but also drunk provides the listener with a smooth listen. i wasn't expecting to enjoy this so much, especially considering i simply had to listen to this album four times before i could write a review, but i really left this album in awe of thundercat. what a great choice.
I can see where modern funky, jazzy music that is touched with a bit of hip-hop is a worthy inclusion in this project. That said, this album really wasn't my thing. My initial thought about two songs into this album was "Man, if Kendrick Lamar did music more in these genres, this is what it would sound like", only for him to be featured later on in the album. Guess there's some truth to that thought.
Loved it. Not used to the jazzyness but was really enjoyable overall. A Fan's Mail was my fave track on it. 4/4.5
Idk, something something
Very very chill
“Them Changes” rules. There’s a lot of care and talent put into this. It’s just not my thing overall. 2.5/5
Amazingly all over the place.
THIS ONE WAS INSANE loved the cat song meow meow. today is also the birthday of my lovely cats so purrfect! no but really liked this one, knew some songs before from tiktok and stuff but didn't know the person who was responsible for these BANGERS!
molto poco interessante
Weird but groovy
Eccentric, Super-smooth, groove-laden, funky-fresh. Love all the thick, muted bass work, the mix of midi loops and drums, and the suave keys. The falsetto singing just works, so tight and glassy, and the lyrics are witty and hilarious. Tracks are pretty short and to the point, which allows for a rapid shuffling of ideas before anything gets too stale. The featured artists are a real treat too, fit perfectly with the tone and feel of the album. Couldn’t take my stanky face off the whole record.
The musician known as Thundercat is an extremely eclectic, charismatic and entertaining funkematician. His music is silly, creative, playful and downright relatable. He’s always a fun listen and a great live performer if you get the chance. Listening to this record while riding my bike and caught someone singing along to “Friend Zone” as I rode by. That’s part of the power and understanding that Thundercat has broadcast to the world. Absolutely solid record.
I understand the dislike due to the style and lyrics but it is just a really weird album and I don’t know what to give it.
I'm just kinda mildly confused. His voice sounded good although it did sound kinda autotuned. The overall production of this album honestly reminded me of psychedelic type music mixed with r&b. It was all kinda confusing, although musically I didn't think it sounded too bad. It did kinda all blend together there by the end although the collabs were pretty nice. I dunno I don't really understand why this is on the list nor do I think this was spectacular or anything. It was fine as background music but otherwise all he talked about was getting high which I couldn't really relate to. The album cover gets two thumbs up though.
I just don't get it. don't care for the falsetto, musically it's too much sampling/synth & all tracks sound same, and lyrics are just random & odd
This was strange. I didn’t mind it but I don’t know that I’ll return to it. I’ve been aware of Thundercat for a while now, he seemed to blow up out of nowhere a few years ago. I know he is an accomplished musician, but the songs on here just didn’t really excite me. It would almost make good background music but it’s just a little too weird for that. I mean that in a good way. I like that he’s making the music he wants to make and is not compromising to get a hit.
Als je kijkt bij welke nummers en albums deze man wat in de melk heeft gebrokkeld dan heeft hij een indrukwekkend palmares: Astroworld van Travis Scott, Circles van Mac Miller, To Pimp a Butterfly en Mr Morale van Kendrick Lamar. Toch ben ik nog nooit gaan zitten voor z'n solo werk. Op dit album geeft ie zeker z'n visitekaartje af. En er komen een aantal grote jongens langs: Wiz Khalifa, ome Pharrel en de eerder al genoemde plaaggeest van Drake. Sfeervol album, goede productie, met vlagen virtuoos basgitaarspel. Wat voor mij wel een klein beetje botst is dat het een relaxed album is qua muziek, maar het is ook wel aan de drukke kant omdat er 23 tracks in 50 minuten doorheen worden gejaagd en er komen heel af en toe wat schizofrene geluidseffecten voorbij. Een terechte entry in deze lijst, maar uiteindelijk is luistergenot leidend en dan moet ik een 3 geven.
Really love this. I didn’t at first and to be honest initially thought there was a mistake in the database, but instead ran with the assumption that I’m fundamentally a square and needed to give it another spin with a more open mind and I’m glad I did. It’s groovy and moving, but light and fun too. Three cheers for Thundercat!
Womp
Lots of funky base and the kind of weird stuff I like. Definitely made me curious about his collabs and other projects.
- Possibly the most recent album I have had on this list so far? I was somewhat surprised that I knew nothing about it. - A totally pleasant listen; in fact, it is all incredibly relaxing. But it also never seemed to deviate from the first 5 minutes of material.
3.5
Them Changes is great and already in my playlist. The album is good, o think it’s a little long, but definitely worth being on the list!
I'm your biggest fan, but I guess that's just not good enough Is it 'cause I wear my hair in or because I like to play Diablo Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking 'bout Cause I really don't wanna have to spell it out And next time you call me I'm gon sit and stare at the screen Waiting for the call to end You stuck me in the friendzone That's that bullshit I'm gonna play Diablo either way You can go or you can go Because I'd rather play Mortal Kombat anyway, hey I want a love like Johnny Cage If you're not bringing bottles I suggest you start to walk away Bitch don't kill my vibe I can tell you've kinda got uncomfortable So let me break it down for you Don't call me, don't text me, after 2am Unless you plan on giving me some Cause I got enough friends I will throw you in the garbage Cause you play too many games I'm better off by myself Loving you's bad for my health No one wants to be in the Friendzone This initially sounds like some vanilla R&B but when you listen to it closely it turns out its brilliant. 4/5
Intriguing. I grew a bit tired towards the end, but “Them Changes” is great and I enjoyed the sound and unique vibe.
Really eclectic soundscape. Not unpleasant, but very random.
Not bad.
Lol, I thought that Uh Uh sounded like Sonic the Hedgehog power-up music. Imagine my surprise to actually hear a Sonic sample later on A very fun listen, mostly because of overall immaturity. Loved the lyrics on A Fan's Mail (Tron Song Suite II), Thundercat is my neko. Loved the chill vibe throughout.
Back when I was just beginning my journey in widening my music taste and listening to new stuff, some of the songs on this album were some of the first few things that served as the stepping stone for me. I remember listening to Walk On By, Friend Zone and Them Changes until I had exhausted them so much I couldnt listen to any of them anymore but it definitely got me more accustomed to listening to jazz. I'm glad I didnt listen to the entire album back then because I probably wouldnt have liked like I do now, now that my tastes have changed and matured a bit more My new favourite song on the album is A Fan's Mail
I don't know how to rate this. It sounds like an extended version of Bill Wurtz videos. You know? Like "The sun is a deadly laser." But it also feels like jazz in that not many of the songs actually resolve into anything. Is it meant to be taken as a meme? All it did was make me a little more anxious than I was already feeling.
I really enjoyed it, his bass playing is so good
I was not vibing with this. Then he hits us with the Michael McDonald and Sonic the Hedgehog sample? The vibes are immaculate.
I really liked this. Had no idea what to expect. And yes, we all want to be cats.
This time listening to Thundercat, definitely someone to tune in to. Felt like a Zappa and Brian Wilson collab, with some soul thrown in. Some great moments on this album, but at times a bit too ponderous for my liking. Could have had a few songs trimmed to make near perfect.
Yacht rock spun in a blender with modern soul, hip-hop, and jazz. Thundercat is immensely talented but too stoned to take himself too seriously. Obviously polarizing, based on the scores other listeners have given it. Much like Steely Dan. IYKYK.
This is so weird and great, definitely keep in rotation
I've wanted to listen to this album for a while, and I'm glad I finally did. Thunder at is such a funky guy, and it's great to hear all these beats and his gentle vocals and his funny bars. It's a nice surprise throughout the album to hear all the features included. I would say this album does feel a little long, as I was waiting for the single "Them Changes" throughout the first half of the album, and once it came, there was so much more of the album left. The last few songs I didn't feel like progressed the ideas in the album much more. Still a very enjoyable listen.
Funnier than I was expecting, real wit in the songwriting.
Bonne vibe, assez inclassable au passage.
some lyrics are immature
I listened to this at least 5 times because I just can't work out if it's good or not. The instrumentation on it is fab, and clearly these musicians are far more talented than I could ever be. But it's not particularly cohesive, sometimes it feels like it's being weird for weirdos sake and Im just not convinced that it's /actually/ good. I'm bumping it up to 3 because it's trying something new, and I imagine Thundercat is leaning into his (their?) strengths, but I just don't know...
first listen. pretty cool but i doubt ill ever come back to it
This was goofy and weird but still super engaging. I loved the wandering melodies and at times irreverent lyrics
I had no idea what to expect, and was completely surprised. Jazz? Club? R&B? Uhhh.
This was deeply weird but also kind of compelling? Some tracks were stuck in my head, like "DUI," "Captain Stupido," and "Them Changes," but others were forgettable. I was new to Thundercat and would give other albums a chance.
Now this is the good shit. Being an old head, I am now being exposed to actual modern shit and it gives me hope. Because this is just downright righteous. Play on, player. I like this a ton.
Good, maybe it's a 4 star?
I mean, I guess. 2.47 per track. It’s like 23 short tracks that all sound the same.
Hero
Technically advanced, just not very fun to listen to
I have no notes, this album's amazing.
I don’t know what this is or who it’s for. It’s like jazz fusion crossed with elevator music. The too laid back vocals and juvenile lyrics just bored the crap out of me. The Bass player kicks ass but he needs a better veichle for his talent
Highlights: Them Changes, Lava Lamp, Day and Night, Show You The Way, Tokyo. In a nutshell: 3, 2, 1 let’s jam Smashing electro-jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, yacht rock and pop into bite sized songs. It's tasty. The flavour doesn't last til the very end (once I reached Drink Dat I found my low point). Definitely read the 'Songs' section of the album's Wikipedia entry as you go to get an idea of what you're in for. Overall: 6/10
This album is just super weird. While there seems to be some level of musical skill involved, all of the results of the various experiments on this album end up sounding uncomfortable. To top it off, Thundercat's style of singing is really annoying. It's hard to assess how serious or how tongue in cheek this guy is on some of the tracks, but some of the lyrics seem absolutely idiotic (Friend Zone being the tipping point for me; is this supposed to appeal to incels?).
Honestly better than I expected, but sounds exactly like what my friend who knew of him would listen to.
okay uh its good but his first record which was a self titled iirc was better, also if you dont wanna listen to the full record listen to THEM CHANGES cuz its imo THE Thundercat track
Jaco but more listenable. Solid album but it could’ve been ep length.
Thundercat’s expertise in hip hop production is in full force here, despite this album being largely a tribute to old school jazz as well as the jazz fusion of Miles Davis. Even the album artwork seems to have Thundercat’s upper half of his face mimic Miles Davis’ hair and angry demeanor from that era. But contrary to the photo, this album is just so fun. It’s playfully bizarre without being so bizarre that it ever gets anywhere close to being difficult to listen to. It’s great background music for chilling out or partying, and it’s also great music to vibe to without any other distractions. Great album all around.
Favourite song - Jethro
Very good. He’s got some great beats. I think he’s missing a lead singer or hero track.
Never heard of him. I can see why some reviews have referred to this is as background music, but being pleasant to listen to isn't a knock. I am curious but not dying to listen to his other stuff.
Not really my genre, but that said the listening experience was OK. The music was creative in that all the songs didn't sound alike. But, not something I'd enjoy listening to frequently. 2/5
beat ur meat. go to sleep. I listen to songs from this project at least once a month. Thundercat and this project specifically did ALOT for me growing up. Saw him play this album live, shit was fucking INSANE.
Interesting, but not my jam.
Very Zappa-esque. I never really got into Zappa. But then it took a strange turn into 90s soul/rap before both styles drunkenly mixed to finish the album. Amusing, but I don’t love it.
Well it's smooth, and the bass playing is immaculate. Some fun nerdcentric lyrics. But, overall, I'd classify it as low effort soul/rb. Not a lot of dynamic change, nor the tortured luv singing that algreen or Mr. Gaye, or David Ruffin would bring. Just kinda amelodic high pitched lines that seem like they could interchange songs without much trouble. Modern (in my adult life) R and B feels like it hasn't been exciting since the heyday of he who shall not be named. I would love to be proven wrong.
every song sounded exactly the same except them changes, songs weren’t bad tho, 6/10
one of my favorite albums ever. when i saw him live, i didn't really like his on-stage personality, but the music stands on its own
Best Song: Uh Uh. Pure funky fun. Worst Song: The Turn Down. Just a bit of a boring track sitting at the end. I expected more from Pharrell. Overall: A fun album that seemingly goes all over the place while managing to retain its core funky groove. It does drop off a bit in quality in the latter half, but it's still a good time regardless.
What is going on. Kitty cat song. Then we got Steve Winwood. This almost feels like a hip hop project by Tim and Eric. There's some nice bass work going on in some of this. Nice funk. I have whiplash from this album.
When this popped up I was excited for the listen because I had heard one song by him I enjoyed. Great album cover. I'm sick and staying home today. So I'm feeling kind of anxious. There are some alright tracks, but there is too much. Feels like a listen and get work done album. Oh here's the song, Them Changes, cool track. The Turn Down had a nice vibe. DUI sounds like a brodway musical. I wouldn't mind Thundercat doing a musical. In the end it feels like a big Halloween candy bowl of tracks. Just too much, I can't keep track of it in one days worth of listening time. In the future I'll come back.
Great beats
Some interesting songs, some meh. Standout songs: Friend zone Walk on by Drink dat
Is it hyperbole to call this a modern masterpiece? Probably. But I really like it a lot. To my ear the music is challenging and unexpected but the songs are engaging throughout. The performances are next level without any virtuoso wankery.
4 stars
A really fun album not afraid of being too blunt, nor too modern. It doesn't try to wax poetic, rather being blunt with things like anime, video games, and other "silly" things that may feel out of place in a soul album, but the record as a whole stands out more because of this. It helps that Thundercat isn't just throwing these things around, but rather using them in a way that feels just right for the tone at hand. Sometimes it can feel a tad internet-brained, in which I'd rather look for an artist like Jack Stauber to fill that void, but when it hits, it can be relatively dreamy more than anything. My only main flaw is its length versus its variety. Every song here is at least good, but tracks can blend together very easily, especially at the amount of them here, and it could've easily been trimmed down as a result, but otherwise this is a great time with some sleepy yet funky jams to get you rocking out in any mood. Quite enjoyed this, I feel only a record like this could pull Kenny Loggins and Kendrick Lamar back to back and do it well.
Super fun album with a number of 5/5 songs. Loved the different vibes and speeds. Super talented musician having a lot of fun.
vibey, he's better live (more jazzy), but I'm feelin this
Very interesting. Different in a good way.
Odd? Experimental? Soothing? Smooth beats? All over the place but they seem to be having a good time.
most of the albums so far i’ve either felt indifferent to, or have not liked on a matter of personal preference. this has been the first i’ve hated. like i would judge you if you said you liked this
What the actual fuck is this album and why do I love it so much??
3.4 stars rounded down. "Them changes" and "Lava lamp" are the stand out tracks.
A little up and down at times, but overall a good album to listen to on a rainy Saturday. Funky sounds and fun collaborations make it worth the listen.
I really like the sound/sounds of this album. The bass is excellent in pretty much every song. The voice is nice and fits well with the feel of the songs. The beats are pretty sick, but I generally like faster paced songs. This album doesn’t have many of those at the start but gets some in the second half. Those pulled it through for me to giving it a better rating than I initially gave it. Overall a grooving album that deserves a spot on the list. Favorite track: Them Changes
I feel like I've been throwing out a lot of 5s lately, but Thundercat is one of my favorite bassists so I feel compelled to give a 5. Thundercat is a true professional at the game of not overstaying a welcome. The songs are all pretty short, but all have great basslines and comedic lyrics that would detract from how good the album sounds if it weren't for the personality that comes through. Anyways, I'll stop yapping and give you the highlights: 2, 5, 12, and 15. But you should listen to all of them. Fantastic album.
Never heard of this one before I played it. A few singles, still rang no bells. Didn't hate it. didn't love it.
Ok
HMMM THIS ALBUM IS WEIRDLY SOOTHING! BUT NOT MY CUP OF TEA 2? WELL ITS LISTENABLE! 3?
Them Changes Show you the way Friend Zone The turn down
kinda funky, but also kinda weird; not really my taste of music
one for the library
Better as backing music, didn't really grab me
TIL that weird TikTok sped up song is actually Them Changes by Thundercat. "Nobody move there's blood on the floor, and I can't find my heart." I was surprised to see a collab with Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins (???) I don't really know what to make of this album. It's got a really chill feel to it but I don't know if I like it or not?
Kind of a pretentious album in the first half. 1970s high pitch lofty sound. The back half is where it's at. Same sound, but the lyrics are about being friend-zoned or going to Tokyo. I swear he mention Dragonball Z and Mortal Kombat, which makes the very serious music really funny and interesting.
hell yes
I didn't really like this album when it first came out, but I find it better now upon revisiting. There still is the issue of completely uninteresting vocals, but there is no denying the music underneath is really good
Not horrible, not particularly memorable either.
Great album
I FREAKING LOVE THUNDERCAT'S VOICE AND BASSLINES! He's like the "suave Flea", a melodic and smooth bass virtuoso.
not for me
Ei ollut sitä mitä odotin, odotin hiphoppia. Aika jännää jotain Future Jazzia. Tulee vähän joku youtube videoesseen taustamusiikki myös mieleen. Parhaat: Tokyo, Jameel's Space Ride, Friend Zone, Them Changes, Where I'm Going.
its so fuckin good
I was surprised to see this album pop up, and was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it overall. I had heard some of Thundercat's solo work, mostly songs from this album, and wasn't sure it was my speed despite generally admiring his playing and his contributions to other albums I love. It is still weird, but I loved a lot of the production on this album, and the driving bass lines had me hooked. There are a lot of songs, but the diversity of sounds is part of what makes this work as an entire project in my eyes. 8/10. Favorite Songs: Uh Uh, Jethro, Walk On By, Friend Zone, Them Changes Least Favorite Songs: Where I'm Going, Drink Dat
What? Never heard of them Too bad there are lyrics and vocals; some of the music is pretty good One star
Rating: 6/10 Pretty good album overall. Really enjoyed the mix of soul, funk, and R&B with some hip-hop elements thrown in. Very smooth sound and great production, this is a nice album to chill out to. It started to lose its charm towards the end, the songs throughout sounded pretty similar but the last few songs seemed redundant, wish there was more variety here. Favorite songs: Captain Stupido, Uh Uh, Bus In The Streets, A Fan's Mail, Lava Lamp, Day & Night, Show You The Way, Walk On By, Blackkk, Them Changes. Worst songs: Drink Dat, The Turn Down, DUI.
I love that a bass player got to make some solo albums, but this is weird.
Wild sounds wildly paced Smoothly bold yet erratic Blotto R&B
Such a weird little gem. It’s like stream of conscious cool jazz. It’s a throwback tribute to the late 70s/early 80s liteFM sound. Calm, peaceful and trippy. Sometimes funny, sometimes intimate. And then he’ll just start meowing over some quiet storm r&b. It’s bizarre and wonderful. This bitch had the nerve to dig up Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. I love how unapologetically nerdy the whole thing is. There was probably a lot of mushrooms involved in the creative process. But the music is beautifully arranged and performed. The talent and skill are front and center. It’s really hard to make a project like this work so well. Respect. Nice to see this on the list. It’s a unique treat all the way through. This made me a fan.
Another one I've heard a bit of and wanted to dive more into. I gave this one a lot more time than most other albums. Unlike some others, this one had great sound BUT ALSO great songs. Unique, well-composed and produced, lyrically evocative and irreverent, great integration of jazz motifs. Really memorable and chock full of songs to revisit, this has huge replayability. And that's a massive rarity for me. Solid 5.
A bit long. Loved the soundscapes on a number of tracks but the lyrical content was mostly mundane. “Guko fucking destroyed me” made me chuckle, reminding me of my trip to Japan. Will be nice to visit now and again for the rhythms but came across as a number of demo tracks that could’ve been condensed down to a tighter album.
LOVE!
Didn't give me a chance to get bored and was so fun and silly and dorky and teetered on the edge of not working for me a few times but ultimately yes absolutely worked for me.
Fuck yeah