ADHD
Joyner Lucas · 2020
59 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop
A dynamic exploration of personal struggles delivered through intricate wordplay and sharp storytelling over varied, contemporary beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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ISIS — This collaborative track features intense lyrical exchanges that highlight both artists' technical prowess and thematic depth regarding identity and self-perception.
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Devil’s Work — In this poignant track, Lucas reflects on societal injustice and loss, presenting a powerful narrative that critiques the world around him.
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I Love — This song showcases Lucas's vulnerable side as he navigates complex emotions related to love and relationships, revealing a softer layer to his storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines personal storytelling with varied production but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases intricate wordplay and storytelling, often shifting between personal anecdotes and broader social commentary.
- Several tracks employ varied tempos and production styles, creating dynamic contrasts that reflect the emotional content of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady introspective listening experience
- consistent flow with interludes
- dynamic emotional storytelling
- thought-provoking lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Joyner Lucas released ADHD in March 2020, he was riding a wave of growing recognition after his breakthrough single 'I'm Not Racist' gained significant attention in 2017. This album marked his first full-length project following the commercial success of his 2019 EP, 'ADHD', showcasing his evolution as an artist while tackling mental health themes directly.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Screening Evaluation (skit) 2:49
- 2 I Lied (intro) 4:06
- 3 ISIS 3:56
- 4 The War 3:36
- 5 Chris (skit) 0:57
- 6 I Love 3:29
- 7 Devil’s Work 4:43
- 8 Lotto 3:49
- 9 Kevin (skit) 0:53
- 10 Gold Mine 3:10
- 11 Finally 3:34
- 12 10 Bands 3:36
- 13 Revenge 4:27
- 14 Comprehensive Evaluation (skit) 2:03
- 15 ADHD 3:24
- 16 Still Can’t Love 3:57
- 17 Will 3:21
- 18 Broke and Stupid 3:58
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