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

Universal acclaim- based on 1075 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,010 out of 1075
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 1075
  3. Negative: 41 out of 1075
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  1. sammyanthony
    May 24, 2019
    9
    It's a usual project including mixes of alternative R&B, neo-soul, trap and rap. It flawed too. It's not a typical Tyler, the Creator's style, since it's a R&B dominant rather than a rap one. Other than that, it's wacky (in the best way), excitable, and surprisingly addicting. This project shows how prominent Tyler can prove that he can sing.
  2. draediamond
    May 17, 2019
    9
    In one sentence, it’s a mix of Flower Boy and the positives of Cherry Bomb. It’s an album that’s accessible to anyone and Tyler pulls out all the stops here. This is probably his most experimental in my opinion. His lyrics take a back seat to the music in many cases and I feel it lets the listener feel the music more. When I start thinking upon the topics, that’s where I found his lyricsIn one sentence, it’s a mix of Flower Boy and the positives of Cherry Bomb. It’s an album that’s accessible to anyone and Tyler pulls out all the stops here. This is probably his most experimental in my opinion. His lyrics take a back seat to the music in many cases and I feel it lets the listener feel the music more. When I start thinking upon the topics, that’s where I found his lyrics were useful. The album really plays like a movie. The choruses and hooks set the mood perfectly and then the music paints a picture. His lyrics are the story behind the picture and it’s a beautiful one. It’s a solid 8.5-9 album.… Expand
  3. funkyhomosapien
    May 17, 2019
    9
    Although this is not a full rap album, this is Tyler's musically best album. So diverse and experimental. Gone, Gone/Thank You is my favorite song.
  4. Tomcrowley11
    May 18, 2019
    9
    Conceptually, this is Tyler's best album yet. Sonically, this is Tyler's best album yet.
    Fans of his rapping may not enjoy the lack of rapping throughout - but if you can get past that then this album will be an amazing listen.
  5. isylgan
    May 19, 2019
    9
    First Tyler album that I enjoyed front to back. IGOR is a monolith project, cohesive with its production, engaging and immersing with its atmosphere, reminds me of Gambino's "Awaken my love" in terms of musicality and atypical sound compared to previous artist's works.
  6. hldmylqr
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Tyler, The Creator's IGOR is a breakup sound for him, straying back from his previously rap dominated work. The project only features scarce rap parts scattered over the course of it. The album's opener is a gritty mash of vocals, synthesizers & drums, clashing together beautifully to create an perfect beginning to the story of Igor that's underlining the album. This song is followed up byTyler, The Creator's IGOR is a breakup sound for him, straying back from his previously rap dominated work. The project only features scarce rap parts scattered over the course of it. The album's opener is a gritty mash of vocals, synthesizers & drums, clashing together beautifully to create an perfect beginning to the story of Igor that's underlining the album. This song is followed up by the beautiful EARFQUAKE, featuring Playboi Carti, also one of the highlights of IGOR. Tyler confesses his love to synthesizers over the course of this album, creating beautiful soundscapes mixed with gritty, dark rhythmic drums & vibes. With songs like RUNNING OUT OF TIME; GONE, GONE / THANK YOU; I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE & more, this album displays a big character growth for Tyler, further moving away from his young, provocative but good work and moving towards a mature Tyler, The Creator even more. Only 5 months in, one of the best Albums of 2019 has already been released by the young musician and rightfully deserves a 10.… Expand
  7. Aplucity
    May 18, 2019
    10
    I expected IGOR to be a lazy cherry bomb adaptation. I got a perfect album with catchy lyrics, great instrumentals and a new theme to Tyler more iconic than flower boy and goblin combined. It is fair to say Tyler did it again. This is his best album
  8. musa0exe
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Tyler's artistic evolution will go down as one of the most astounding in hip-hop history, and Igor just cements his status as an incredibly talented musician. Everything from the experimental yet infectiously catchy production, to the simple yet effective songwriting, to the absolutely amazing features, to the overall cohesion of the album as a whole, makes this record not only Tyler'sTyler's artistic evolution will go down as one of the most astounding in hip-hop history, and Igor just cements his status as an incredibly talented musician. Everything from the experimental yet infectiously catchy production, to the simple yet effective songwriting, to the absolutely amazing features, to the overall cohesion of the album as a whole, makes this record not only Tyler's best yet, but one of the best albums of this year too.… Expand
  9. musicwizard636
    May 18, 2019
    8
    Tyler is at a point in his career where he can make purposely awkward music sound professional and polished. This also marks the third release from the OFWGKTA camp to successfully embrace the experiential. Though not completely air-tight, "Igor" offers an exciting new direction for Tyler. One to build upon on upcoming releases.
  10. wolfhaley
    May 18, 2019
    10
    This album showed some of the best production i have seen from not just Tyler's discography but from many other artists of our time. The way the twisting and turning melodies and beats draw you in is absolutely captivating. Igor offers so much and demonstrates the brilliant versatility of Tyler with his amazing vocals mixed with his raspy low voice rapping beautiful lyrics that, althoughThis album showed some of the best production i have seen from not just Tyler's discography but from many other artists of our time. The way the twisting and turning melodies and beats draw you in is absolutely captivating. Igor offers so much and demonstrates the brilliant versatility of Tyler with his amazing vocals mixed with his raspy low voice rapping beautiful lyrics that, although simple, bring a lot of emotion to the album. Overall this is one hundred percent the best work from Tyler and makes me so excited for his future works.… Expand
  11. brady13gray
    May 17, 2019
    10
    The album is truly Tyler’s most emotional and heartfelt piece of work. The production is Kanye West level quality and during the times when Tyler raps or sings or whatever he wants to do, its amazing. The album reminds me off his previous song “Enjoy right now, today” on steroids. Truly perfect.
  12. JV_Esteves
    May 18, 2019
    10
    This is literally my first week listening to Tyler, and this album is a masterpiece.
    The synth of his music is absolutely insane, and the tracks are supernatural.
    This album achieved the prime of Flower Boy, and maybe, this is the best production of Tyler ever made.
    Listen to this, you won't regret.
  13. Amortis
    May 19, 2019
    10
    That's 100 because tyler made something that he have never made before and that's beautiful. Best album of his career.
  14. grimezsz
    May 19, 2019
    10
    THIS IS THE ALBUM OF THE MILLENIUM ASÍ ES TYLER PATRON DE TU FAV ALBUM DWL AÑO OBRA DE ARTE
  15. jackisfriend
    May 20, 2019
    10
    This album made me cry multiple times and I’m not ashamed to say that. Long live IGOR
  16. Connorcox1997
    May 21, 2019
    10
    Wow, what an album that Tyler, the Creator put together. This Album is incredible from start to finish. An absolute masterpiece.
  17. Zanin
    May 17, 2019
    9
    Damn this **** get better with each listen, im still thinking but this maybe surpass flower boy as my favorite tyler album.
  18. RidgyOlive
    May 18, 2019
    10
    It is just an amazing piece of art. It is different to any other Tyler album though.
  19. V1t41m
    May 18, 2019
    9
    This album is a sound journey, the production is amazing in so many ways man... comparing this album with fb doesn't make any sense because both have different proposals
  20. swisscr
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Tyler found the perfect balance between different music genres and rap. As of 18/05/2019 the best album this year for sure.
  21. Harrybigballs
    May 18, 2019
    9
    The raw noise and powerful production from Cherry Bomb is refined by the maturity, beauty, and introspection found on Flower Boy to create Tyler’s greatest album to date. A compelling naritive is told throughout- conveyed not only through deliberate and thoughtful lyrics, but also by the stellar production all completed by Tyler himself. Tyler’s best, and probably the best album this yearThe raw noise and powerful production from Cherry Bomb is refined by the maturity, beauty, and introspection found on Flower Boy to create Tyler’s greatest album to date. A compelling naritive is told throughout- conveyed not only through deliberate and thoughtful lyrics, but also by the stellar production all completed by Tyler himself. Tyler’s best, and probably the best album this year so far.… Expand
  22. Boat_Dog77
    May 19, 2019
    10
    You know, this album is just so damn beautiful. Whether it comes through the production or some of the lyricism (although his best is probably on Flower Boy), it still keeps my interest no matter what. I used to not like Tyler, The Creator's music during his Odd Future days until Flower Boy came along. Thank God he is still continuing his singing path. This is so far Album of The Year.
  23. SrlocybZul
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Beautiful album, there are a couple of songs that sounds too pop and mellow for me but in general the production is soo good, the concept feels complete, i will listen to this for a while.
  24. Frank_ie04
    May 19, 2019
    10
    One of the most stunning albums to be released in recent years, and Tyler’s best work in the production department for sure. Igor is a concept album that; even with limited lyrical structure; manages to tell a love story crashing down. Powerful synths and altered vocals paints the emotion perfectly, as Tyler manages to drop the focus on rapping and wordplay, and instead focuses much moreOne of the most stunning albums to be released in recent years, and Tyler’s best work in the production department for sure. Igor is a concept album that; even with limited lyrical structure; manages to tell a love story crashing down. Powerful synths and altered vocals paints the emotion perfectly, as Tyler manages to drop the focus on rapping and wordplay, and instead focuses much more on intensely detailed production. One of the most experimental Hip Hop albums of this generation, as Tyler continues to push boundaries in the rap scene.… Expand
  25. toastedgooch
    May 19, 2019
    10
    One of tyler’s best work and is something true to himself and something he just wants to make. Really good sonically and the album just flows together so well. Such as the bridge on I Think and the soul and N.E.R.D influences sound. Everything about this album is just so well put together and just so replayble. To the melodies and soul sound that it gives off. Tyler pls marry me.
  26. Coldest808s
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Incredible Album with Gripping Sounds from the start, this is a journey you have to sit down and close your eyes for from start to finish, I haven’t been able to stop playing this album front to back since the night it released, it has healed me. From the upbeat beautiful “GONE GONE / THANK YOU to the riveting, gritty, dark “NEW MAGIC WAND” everything about this project is perfect. ThankIncredible Album with Gripping Sounds from the start, this is a journey you have to sit down and close your eyes for from start to finish, I haven’t been able to stop playing this album front to back since the night it released, it has healed me. From the upbeat beautiful “GONE GONE / THANK YOU to the riveting, gritty, dark “NEW MAGIC WAND” everything about this project is perfect. Thank You Tyler. … Expand
  27. Daire
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Full of new sounds that really grab you into the songs I absolutely love this album.
    The production could not be better in my opinion.
  28. jimla
    May 18, 2019
    10
    One word:
    PHENOMENAL
    ...................................................................
  29. HotHelios
    May 22, 2019
    9
    Tyler might be the most entertaining artist of this generation, and IGOR just seeps with personality, HIS personality.
  30. HDtheCritic
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Very cohesive production. I would liken it to Neptunes production with a mix of Kanye MBDTF. Very poignant messages as well. If you haven’t given it a listen I would highly recommend you do. I expect a lot of Grammy nods for the project and the song “EARFQUAKE” in particular.
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81

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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