4th listen through, Goblin is still a 6/10 for me. Way too much bullshit on the album. Some really great tracks, but quite a bit garbage that I can barely listen to.
But I seem to be in a minority here. Although I am predicting a Kanye like backlash when the hype subsides and the album doesn't hold up over time.
I do however think that Tyler has it in him to release a monstrous album in time, after he has evolved and honed his skills more. He just isn't there yet, not even close. He's that promising high school athlete that could potentially play in the NBA one day if he continues progressing, or he could self destruct and end up with Canibus in the "I was supposed to take over hip hop" retirement home. I think a lot of hype comes from his potential, not his actual current ability.
But I seem to be in a minority here. Although I am predicting a Kanye like backlash when the hype subsides and the album doesn't hold up over time.
I do however think that Tyler has it in him to release a monstrous album in time, after he has evolved and honed his skills more. He just isn't there yet, not even close. He's that promising high school athlete that could potentially play in the NBA one day if he continues progressing, or he could self destruct and end up with Canibus in the "I was supposed to take over hip hop" retirement home. I think a lot of hype comes from his potential, not his actual current ability.