Released 10 years ago
August 26th
Post Malone · 2016
37 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B
A laid-back blend of cloud rap and contemporary R&B, infused with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Understand Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Money Made Me Do It — This track encapsulates Post Malone's exploration of wealth and its impact on personal integrity, blending catchy melodies with a reflective tone.
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Hollywood Dreams / Comedown — The song juxtaposes the allure of fame with the darker realities of celebrity life, showcasing Malone's lyrical depth and emotional vulnerability.
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Lonely… — This introspective piece captures feelings of isolation amidst success, highlighting Post Malone's ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet effective songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The mixtape blends genres effectively but lacks some depth in songwriting and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the mixtape features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, with Post Malone's voice often doubled or tripled for emphasis.
- The production incorporates atmospheric synths and minimalist beats, creating a spacious sound that allows the lyrics to take center stage.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 flow with emotional depth
- cathartic moments of reflection
- for late-night drives
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike introspective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This mixtape established Post Malone's reputation and showcased his unique sound.
- Career context
- Released in early 2016, August 26th is Post Malone's debut mixtape, following his breakout single 'White Iverson' from 2015. This project solidified Malone's signature sound and established him as a major player in the contemporary music scene.
Tracklist
- 1 Never Understand Start here 4:31
- 2 Money Made Me Do It 3:50
- 3 Git Wit U 2:24
- 4 God Damn 3:01
- 5 Fuck 3:34
- 6 40 Funk 4:24
- 7 Monte 3:55
- 8 Hollywood Dreams / Comedown 5:02
- 9 Lonely… 4:15
- 10 Oh God 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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