Honestly a tad disappointed with this one. QC seems to be drowning in some of these murky beats (King In Black, Feed the Heads) and that Denmark Vessey verse really ain't it

Listened twice now. First listen I felt a little disappointed too. But second listen really broke me - in the good way.

I think anyone who's coming into this with IC2 in mind will find it jarring and ultimately disappointing. I love Quelle's self-production though - and Lullabies for the Broken Brain has been my go-to instrumental album for a minute now. Lot of this feels very akin to that. Quelle's beats are always chunky and clunky and he definitely didn't tone it down - which I'm glad for cause I missed that style.

On his patreon he had described the album as 'chaotic, dark, dingy and very sad' - it's definitely that. When it hits, it hits hard. Another cool patreon tidbit, while making the album he would post 'mess mixes' which were 5-10 minutes long super rough, unmixed loops in various stages of completion. And then he would ask which elements people liked. The beat for 'Excuse My Back' is one I had picked out. Was a pleasant surprise to hear it in full fruition.

Good project but prob my least favorite of his that ive heard, between both innocent countrys BYIG and guns

At the end of his interview on DadBodRapPod

starting my first listen now

Starting this listen. Excited to see what’s in store

Title track

Look, I kicked a couple habits trying to live for something
But in the end what's within? Nothing

king in black

On first listen, but I love the raw production on this. Some of it sounds a bit more like some if his older stuff imo.

the piano on How Could You Love Something Like Me?

@sab new album

i don't rank my top albums of the year once they hit my top 10 but this is absolutely one of them

can't stop listening

Right there with ya

Needed this album

what are your favorite songs?

Top 5 atm:

The Sky is Blue
How could they love something like this
DEATHFAME
Cui prodest
Excuse my back

You?

The Sky Is Blue Because The Sunset Is Red
The Agency Of The Future
How Could You Love Something Like Me
Alive Ain't Always Living
Excuse My Back

so your top 5 is pretty spot on imo, i still need to get used to that little lullaby melody on the title track though

Quelle never disappoints

this one seems like it'll grow on me, but after a few listens it's so atmospheric and well crafted. again shows how he's one of the best rappers when it comes to making a cohesive album

top 5 rn no order

How Could They Love Something Like Me
Cui Prodest
So Tired You Can't Stop Dreaming
Alive Ain't Always Living
King In Black

Go see Quelle live, you'll love it. US dates have now been announced

Im gonna hit the BK show cuz this album is so f***ing good

I might be inclined as well …..

A lotta f***in dingbats contesting the artist’s!! take on the reception of his own music

quelle is consistent af, another great album from him

Album had to grow on me with a couple listens. Beautiful front to back

better than kendrick album