KIDS SEE GHOSTS is also, as its title suggests, spine-chillingly spooky. Here, he describes the debauchery to which West’s vocal riffing only alludes. Pusha T also makes an appearance, providing the third instance on a West album in which the opening verse is a guest artist’s. The spirit of the piece recalls West’s own “Black Skinhead,” while the instrumental interlude reminds of “On Sight.” Both nods suggest a deeper meaning: that to find peace, both artists must restrain the hedonism that constituted West’s “Yeezus” persona. This split is most pronounced on opener “Feel The Love.” Cudi’s pleaful desperation on the hook is palpable, accentuated by West’s sputtering, snarling scat. That violent energy permeates the album, providing stark contrast to Cudi’s sad-boy caricature. On it, Cudi and West reassert their relevance with vulnerable cuts brimming with emotional sincerity.įor West, vulnerability takes the form of his manic aggression. At the crossroads of these two themes is an album for the end times. In the past, West has often used Cudi’s voice to add warmth and emotion to his song here, Cudi and his personal struggles take center stage.
MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY ALBUM ART DESKTOP REGISTRATION
The former brings his signature alt-rock guitar and humming the latter, Yeezus -era synths and Late Registration -era verses for an album that is both nostalgic and modern. It’s a spiritual successor to a previously planned collaborative supergroup between Cudi, West and Pharrell Williams called “Child Rebel Soldier.” And though Williams is not credited in KIDS SEE GHOSTS, his influence is clear in the rhythmic focus of some songs.īoth Cudi and West play to their strengths.
Competitive spirit drove West’s last collaborative effort, Watch the Throne with his mentor Jay-Z, but on this album, there is nothing but love. Kid Cudi and Kanye West’s KIDS SEE GHOSTS is both unapologetic and melodramatic, both raging and reflective: In short, it’s everything fans wanted.
0 kommentar(er)
