Bastard
Tyler, the Creator · 2009
55 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · alternative hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop
Raw, unfiltered beats intertwine with introspective and often dark lyrical themes, creating a distinctive sonic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with introspective themes
- dark lyrical explorations of self
- consistent flow with dynamic shifts
- raw beats for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- seek polished, mainstream sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on Christmas Day 2009, 'Bastard' was Tyler, the Creator's debut studio album and marked the beginning of his artistic journey. At this point, he was still part of the collective Odd Future and was establishing his identity as a solo artist amidst the burgeoning alternative hip-hop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earl Sweatshirt· Frank Ocean· Syd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bastard 6:09
- 2 Seven 3:29
- 3 Odd Toddlers 3:36
- 4 French! 4:03
- 5 Blow 2:55
- 6 Pigs Fly 3:35
- 7 Parade 2:22
- 8 Slow It Down 3:08
- 9 AssMilk 3:40
- 10 VCR/Wheels 3:28
- 11 Session 3:29
- 12 Sarah 4:46
- 13 Jack and the Beanstalk 3:50
- 14 Tina 3:07
- 15 Inglorious 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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