IGOR
by Tyler, The Creator
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 17, 2019
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1075 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 24 out of 1075
  3. Negative: 41 out of 1075
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  1. euanfraser
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    I love the majority of this album. The concept and lyrics in these 12 tracks are some of the best I've heard this decade. However, there's something about the instrumentals in some of these songs that aren't memorable and/or too serious to take seriously. 'What's Good' is an example of this. The track is a mix of 'Cherry Bomb' and 'Flower Boy'. Cool right? No, its average at best. TheI love the majority of this album. The concept and lyrics in these 12 tracks are some of the best I've heard this decade. However, there's something about the instrumentals in some of these songs that aren't memorable and/or too serious to take seriously. 'What's Good' is an example of this. The track is a mix of 'Cherry Bomb' and 'Flower Boy'. Cool right? No, its average at best. The second half of 'New Magic Wand' is pretty laughable too. 'Are We Still Friends' was great until Tyler severely missed his high notes. Like come on, this is not an organic, raw voice, its terrible and almost ruins the whole song. The last issue I had was that 'Igor's Theme' was a bit bland after a few listens. Don't get me wrong, it's still a good song. Apart from these issues, the rest of the album was great. 'Earfquake' is a banger, 'I Think' grew on me and its beat is amazing, 'I Don't Love You Anymore' was a perfect lofi tune and 'A Boy Is A Gun' will go down as the best song of 2019. It sucks that the few issues I had with this album stuck out but I have to be honest, without them, this album could of potentially been a 10/10.… Expand
  2. lost_to_time
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Igor is a masterpiece and probably my favorite album ever made. The album is total synth porn, the cords are beautiful and the flow and pacing of the album is great. Tyler's bars on the album are wonderful and really show off some good word play. His total genius is shown through out the experimental production. This is his best album to date and i cant be more excited for his next work.
  3. MatthewWee
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Simply the best Tyler's record, listening to it front to back is mesmerizing
  4. ExhibitAtrocity
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    Everything about this album is great. The production,features,singing/rapping and concept are great.
  5. Igorthankunext
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    amazingggg Tyler really showcased his talent versatility and his great production skills ahhhh
  6. fluuf
    Oct 8, 2019
    9
    yes daddy tyler
    give me that music
    get an earfquake in my ass
    put that magic wand right there
    yes
  7. swagbucksreview
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest albums of this decade. insane. bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb
  8. georgeaaaa
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Probably my favourite Tyler album to date. The production is incredible and innovative and the album tells Tyler's breakup story very well. Not one bad song on it and overall a very consistent, cohesive album. Def worth a 10/10.

    Highlights: Earfquake, I think, New magic wand, A boy is a gun & What's good
  9. spookyfella
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    This album caught me off guard. Coming off the success of Flower Boy, it obviously would be extremely difficult to even top it. Tyler managed to do it and even made a couple surprises. The lyricism is vivid, and filled with deep commentary and a complex yet easy to follow story. The production is rich, and Tyler has done it all himself, being the first chart topping rap album to do so.This album caught me off guard. Coming off the success of Flower Boy, it obviously would be extremely difficult to even top it. Tyler managed to do it and even made a couple surprises. The lyricism is vivid, and filled with deep commentary and a complex yet easy to follow story. The production is rich, and Tyler has done it all himself, being the first chart topping rap album to do so. This is also a very important t]project to me, as I've felt as he has once before. This is a modern classic, and it will be treated as such for generations to come.… Expand
  10. Drr23788
    Jun 29, 2019
    8
    Dope ass album with a great concept. This album also flows very smooth. It has a few flaws but overall the album is very enjoyable and a step up sonically from FlowerBoy.
  11. SovirakchhaiS
    Sep 9, 2019
    8
    This is one of my favorite album from Tyler, The Creator. Tyler managed to create his album "IGOR" a masterpiece album of 2019. This album is so beautiful that I've listened to this production like 5 times in a day due to the album being short like 40 mins. I recommend that you should listen to this masterpiece!
    My crush makes my heart go EARFQUAKE! (Originally 10/10 | 2.6.19)
    {Edit    This is one of my favorite album from Tyler, The Creator. Tyler managed to create his album "IGOR" a masterpiece album of 2019. This album is so beautiful that I've listened to this production like 5 times in a day due to the album being short like 40 mins. I recommend that you should listen to this masterpiece!
    My crush makes my heart go EARFQUAKE! (Originally 10/10 | 2.6.19)

    {Edit 9.9.19}
    I said that this one of my favorite album from Tyler, The Creator; I didn't listen to any of his other albums, so Flower Boy is my favourite now. 3 songs I find is meh now, but the rest are good, the production is amazing tho.

    IGOR'S THEME - 7/10
    EARFQUAKE - 9/10
    I THINK - 8/10
    EXACTLY WHERE YOU RUN FROM YOU END UP CHASING - not count/10
    RUNNING OUT OF TIME - 6/10
    NEW MAGIC WAND - 8/10
    A BOY IS A GUN* - 10/10
    PUPPET - 9/10
    WHAT'S GOOD - 9/10
    GONE, GONE/THANK YOU - 9/10 / 8/10
    I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE - 6/10
    ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? - 8/10

    This is still my favourite album from him but behind Wolf, IGOR is still amazing, in my top 20 rap albums. Score is originally a 10, now is a 8. sorry.    … Expand
  12. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    8
    Album of the Year.

    Best Tracks: IGOR'S THEME, EARFQUAKE, I THINK, ARE WE STILL FRIENDS,NEW MAGIC WAND, GONE GONE/THANK YOU, PUPPET, RUNNING OUT OF TIME, WHAT'S GOOD.
    Worst Tracks: I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE
  13. JamesDeSkilla
    Aug 10, 2019
    7
    To be fair the synth throughout the whole album is quite enjoyable and Tyler does a good job of blending in with that sound. Would enjoy more variety in the sound of Tyler’s voice, but all in all an enjoyable experience.
  14. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    The album establishes mood better than almost any. The production is flawless and jaw dropping. It's innovate, genreless and a treat to listen to. The mix of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, psychedelia, and hip hop is done so masterfully. A true jaw dropping artistic creation sonically, but also carries a well thought out and layered theme.
  15. headhoncho
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    This album was both unexpected in how it sounds and in how it impacts the listener. The synths though. Great album.
  16. Josueg0927
    Jul 24, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Igor explores a genre Tyler has been influenced by since he first started making music from. By far one of his best works… Expand
  17. Bebon
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Tyler's most artistic work yet. I personally really resonated with his concept and the aesthetic is perfectly executed. All songs have there spot and contribute to the album. Tyler the Creator combined his owen more modern style and took inspiration from 80's pop music and made it work with his. Production, features, concept, structure, idea this album has it all.
  18. Subspacehighway
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tyler’s most mature and nuanced album to date. After the revelations of ‘Flower Boy,’ ‘IGOR’ takes the ideas of love and sexuality and plunges deep into them, exploring a narrative of love, lust, jealousy, loss and finally acceptance. The features, aside from Playboy Carti on ‘EARFQUAKE,’ are all placed subtly and add to the musical landscape rather than distract from it and the sonic aesthetic created by Tyler is a perfect blending of the lo-fi indie stylings of ‘Flower Boy’ and the brash, abrasive and distorted synth-bass driven hip-hop of early Tyler works. ‘IGOR’ contains Tyler at his most vulnerable throughout the track list; particularly on the albums emotional climax ‘NEW MAGIC WAND,’ where Tyler seemingly flies into a fit of rage which is perfectly reflected by the distorted vocals, heavy bass and stuttering drums. One could criticise Tyler’s at time off-key singing during the record, however I feel that it more adds to the honesty and vulnerability that he is exhibiting here as he wears his heart truly on his sleeves. This is the evolution that truly brings fans of Tyler and critics together in agreement of the album’s excellence.… Expand
  19. flametail23
    Jul 14, 2019
    7
    I don't quite understand all of the hype surrounding this album but I do find it to be an enjoyable album with alot of quality content. I do feel that the features on this album detract from the overall enjoyment as I wasn't personally impressed by any of them but, with all that being said, Tyler once again proves that he knows how to construct a project that is mostly enjoyable all theI don't quite understand all of the hype surrounding this album but I do find it to be an enjoyable album with alot of quality content. I do feel that the features on this album detract from the overall enjoyment as I wasn't personally impressed by any of them but, with all that being said, Tyler once again proves that he knows how to construct a project that is mostly enjoyable all the way through and doesn't over stay its welcome.… Expand
  20. Tobuscusfan2007
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    This album is simply **** insane. It is an experience and is one for the ages.
  21. Jewshawty
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing! That’s all I have to say about it truly one of the best story telling albums out there. Really worth the listen
  22. totoro0192
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing album.
    A well thought concept with very unique almost abstract production and good lyrics.
  23. szaply
    Jun 23, 2019
    5
    Very experimental but as an old Tyler fan I don’t like the new sound. It has some great moment but that’s it for me
  24. AMysticalPickle
    Jun 23, 2019
    9
    As a producer, this is a clear magnum opus for Tyler, The Creator. The jazz, blues, R&B, and Lofi elements are all blended beautifully and seamlessly. IGOR is incredibly vulnerable, painting a the image of a lovestruck person through the lens of a figure that seemed incapable of such emotion early in his discography(BASTARD, Goblin). Every track brings something different to the listener,As a producer, this is a clear magnum opus for Tyler, The Creator. The jazz, blues, R&B, and Lofi elements are all blended beautifully and seamlessly. IGOR is incredibly vulnerable, painting a the image of a lovestruck person through the lens of a figure that seemed incapable of such emotion early in his discography(BASTARD, Goblin). Every track brings something different to the listener, both musically and narratively. The track list is varied sonically from more grimier cuts(NEW MAGIC WAND, WHAT’S GOOD), to mellow tunes(RUNNING OUT OF TIME, A BOY IS A GUN) to the 70’s/80’s pop inspired tracks(EARFQUAKE, I THINK, I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE) to the most vulnerable and telling songs Tyler has ever shared with his audience(PUPPET, ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?) Easily one of the best breakup albums rap has ever received.… Expand
  25. YuckySlimeSlap
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    This album is easily my favorite of the year so far. With it's incredible production, genius instrumentation, and engaging story it is quite hard to beat.
  26. YWGWYW
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    Igor is a mesh of ballads, wired together with synths, padded up with bass and lit with metaphors. Tyler made a spectacle, a monstrous, alien-esque composition, at times vitruvian and others contorted, conflicted and sombre.

    Tyler sparks the album with Igor’s theme. Igor explores the story of love. All great journey’s take your heart along, and this is no exception. There’s a certain    Igor is a mesh of ballads, wired together with synths, padded up with bass and lit with metaphors. Tyler made a spectacle, a monstrous, alien-esque composition, at times vitruvian and others contorted, conflicted and sombre.

    Tyler sparks the album with Igor’s theme. Igor explores the story of love. All great journey’s take your heart along, and this is no exception. There’s a certain bouncing from the walls, electric, where-am-I-and-why-are-we-moshing-through-dandelions atmosphere running through it, used for tension during the conflict in New Magic Wand, and woeful acceptance later in I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE.

    Anxious fervent passion with Earfquake, channeling voice distortions to put you at the fault line of yearning. The album is riddled with immersive chunky galvanics, shaking you into emotion. You hear espers of flower boy too, but its like you’re far off on some hill looking back to it.
    You either get caught up on the lack of rap or so much so in the arrangement you never notice. What made Tyler were his lyrics: harsh, vile and often belligerent; you couldn’t not listen to him. But in Igor it’s hard to notice Tyler the Rapper in particular.

    He isn’t washed out by his features. They’re used to accentuate, bringing out the best of Playboi Carti on Earfquake with adlibbing and pacing to mimic the tumbling when you first meet someone that could matter to you; Kanye is made raw and rhythmic, forgoing lyricism and instead playing his role in the story of Igor as Igor, Tyler’s obsession through the story. “You lost, son, and you've been tryna find your way to me…first, light the weed,”- Igor. Aah, unreciprocated love; the human condition.

    Tyler had warned fans to take a walk, fill your volume and, something hard in the information overload of our decade, to listen. This is may be Tyler’s blonde or maybe his Yeezus or maybe not. It doesn’t matter. Tyler wanted to make the listener feel something. Whether that’s just synthy love, so be it.    … Expand
  27. BarnPack
    Jun 16, 2019
    8
    Although loaded with some truly fantastic tracks (EARFQUAKE, A BOY IS A GUN, ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?), IGOR still feels like it fractionally misses the mark.

    Kicking down the doors and screaming for attention from the off, IGOR is an established and entertaining album that excites with moments akin to what made Flower Boy great, though tracks such as PUPPET feel like they hold the album    Although loaded with some truly fantastic tracks (EARFQUAKE, A BOY IS A GUN, ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?), IGOR still feels like it fractionally misses the mark.

    Kicking down the doors and screaming for attention from the off, IGOR is an established and entertaining album that excites with moments akin to what made Flower Boy great, though tracks such as PUPPET feel like they hold the album back.

    Tyler becomes musically stronger and wilder by the album, so what comes next from the creative madman has the potential to be his very best yet.    … Expand
  28. MasonOcker
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    There's nothing about this project that I personally dislike. Not only is every track on here a banger and a half, but the project as a whole is experimental as all hell. There are few albums on the market that sound remotely similar to this in any way.

    Each track on here is fantastic in it's own way, & each song feels like it supplements to the whole entirely; I can't recommend this    There's nothing about this project that I personally dislike. Not only is every track on here a banger and a half, but the project as a whole is experimental as all hell. There are few albums on the market that sound remotely similar to this in any way.

    Each track on here is fantastic in it's own way, & each song feels like it supplements to the whole entirely; I can't recommend this enough. Tyler has tried to make something totally different here, and it's worked wonders.    … Expand
  29. paulofoundatio
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum de do gênero ! ..............................................
  30. Andremax
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    More experimental than ever, Tyler the Creator's songs can causes estrangement in his more casual fans with many less rhymes and a much more experimental way. Igor expands R&B, soul and electronic influences from Flower Boy too, although more dense and confessional than its older brother.
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Wire
    Jul 11, 2019
    50
    Things improve markedly when he plays to his strengths with the nuanced narrative of “A Boy Is A Gun”, but ultimately such moments [are] hard to hear over the pitiable “Puppet” and “Earfquake”, functional pop wisely rejected by Justin Bieber and Rihanna. When the narrative sags and his mind seems to wander, it just isn’t enough, no matter how stylish the trimmings. [Aug 2019, p.68]
  2. Under The Radar
    Jun 27, 2019
    80
    For the most part, Tyler has opted out of his rapping heritage, preferring pitch-altered singing vocals which will split some opinion. However, this elevated IGOR beyond the mere confines of genre, to a substantially great work of art, cementing Tyler's case as one of this decade's most essential artists.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Jun 21, 2019
    80
    It’s an intriguing album with few dips (only Kanye’s verse on Puppet sounds rather phoned in and lacklustre), and it adds up to Tyler, The Creator’s best work to date. He may not be threatening Western civilization anymore, but he is creating something far more interesting.
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