Cybersex
Blackbear · 2017
51 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of moody production and candid lyrics, fusing alternative R&B with elements of emo rap and pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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gucci linen Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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anxiety — This track encapsulates the mixtape’s emotional core, addressing mental health struggles with a haunting melody that resonates deeply with listeners.
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i hope your whole life sux — Combining dark humor with vulnerability, this song showcases Blackbear's lyrical prowess and willingness to confront personal pain in a relatable manner.
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up in this — With its catchy hook and infectious beat, this track exemplifies Blackbear's ability to merge pop sensibilities with deeper themes of love and regret.
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glo_up — This song reflects a sense of triumph over adversity, featuring an upbeat production that contrasts with its introspective lyrics about personal growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines electronic and acoustic elements with introspective lyrics, but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- Many songs utilize a verse-chorus structure, but the interlude disrupts this pattern, creating a moment of pause before the second half.
- Several tracks include introspective lyrics that explore themes of anxiety and relationships, often delivered in a conversational tone.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- playful anthems for carefree moments
- short bursts of catchy hooks
- late-night vibes with friends
- quick emotional reflections on life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy, intricate production
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Blackbear's recognition in the mainstream market.
- Career context
- By the time Blackbear released Cybersex in January 2017, he was already an established figure in the alternative R&B scene, having gained recognition through his earlier projects and collaborations. This mixtape followed his breakthrough EP, Drink Bleach, which had positioned him as a key player blending hip-hop with emotional vulnerability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Peep· Juice WRLD· Post Malone
Tracklist
- 1 gucci linen Start here 3:32
- 2 bright pink tims 3:48
- 3 playboy shit 3:32
- 4 e.z. 4:12
- 5 up in this 3:24
- 6 anxiety 3:11
- 7 thursday/froze over – “interlude” 4:19
- 8 i hope your whole life sux 2:59
- 9 down 4 u 3:37
- 10 glo_up 3:30
- 11 top priority 2:51
- 12 g2g ttyl 3:01
- 13 candayapple 4:34
- 14 santa monica & la brea 4:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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