This is a review of one of my favorite albums of the year. Ashura Toney did a very well put together review of the Kid Cudi man on the moon:end of days CDs. It was probably one of the best reviews i have read. i think the review pretty much speaks for itself so I will not say much more. Hopefully she continues to do great reviews for other great albums.
@ 1:00am I secluded myself from the rest of my house and the rest of the world. I turned off all electronic devices (i.e. lights, phone, t.v.), prayed for GOD to clear my mind and allow me to become a channel for reception. I plugged my ipod earbuds as far into my auditory system as humanly possible:), adjusted the volume of my device a considerable amount and proceeded to embark on a journey with Scott Mescudi also know as KID CUDI. KID CUDI's debut album entitled Man on the Moon: End of Day is an unorthodoxed body of work that cannot be defined by a specific genre of music, it is more of a theatrical experience for the imagination. Drawing influence from Electronica, Emo, Rock, and Spoken Word, fusing them all with melodic rhythms and precocious lyricism. Listening to this album I saw vivid images, my emotions changed with every Act, I knew at that point I was using more than 10% of my mind capacity................follow me as I convince you that your perception of music will forever be changed after listening to this album.
Act 1: The End of Day
My Mood: Attentive
"Soundtrack 2 My Life"
When I heard this track automatically I wanted to listen, drawn in by melody of orchestrated strings and storybook lyrics fully equipped with imagery and transparency......but still very upbeat and lively. Cudi finesses the breaks in the beat superbly with lyrics like "Once upon a time nobody gave a fuck// its all said and done and cocks been sucked//so now im in the cut// alchohol in the wound//my hearts an open sore that i hope heal soon"..........
Act 2: Rise of the Night Terrors
My Mood: Victorious
"My World" featuring Billy Cravens
I empathized with the lost protangnist of this act, Optimistism and Direct Realism work cohesively behind destructive and dark content in this track........The Triumphant Strings + The Brash Hook " THIS WILL BE MY WOLRD//i told u so" = EXULTATION
Act 3: Taking A Trip
My Mood: Euphoria
"Enter Galactic( Love Connection Part 2)"
The Combination of Spoken Word and Electronica = Hypnotic outer body experience without actually being on an acid trip...........very colorful up tempo dance record.
Act 4: Stuck
My Mood: Optimistic
"Cudi Zone"
Strong Violins mixed with even stronger Bass Lines and a catchy hook = A escape mechanism into the mind of a peace seeking realist........lyrics like "I keep myself so lifted//im accustomed to new heights//i feel perfect though they think its worthless"............
Act 5: A New Beginning
My Mood: Relaxed
"Hyyer" featuring Chip the Ripper
Whats a album without a classic "Wake and Bake" song, Cudi and Chip really embraced that signature Cleveland sound that we all missed, fast paced lyrics mixed with harmony and melody( 2009-2010 "Buddah Lovaz")........Cudi and Chip really paid homage to their predecessors Bone Thugs n Harmony, they would be pleased:)
All in all this album is consumed with Honesty and Creativity........Kid Cudi is free of disguise and falseness, he really allowed himself to represent a generation of avid music lovers who were bored with redundancy and ready for a refreshing sound.........Man on the Moon: End of Day was eminently executed.... JOB WELL DONE
Peace and LOVE
Ashura Toney
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