Goodbye & Good Riddance
Juice WRLD · 2018
44 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A raw blend of emotional vulnerability and melodic hooks framed by atmospheric production and introspective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lucid Dreams — This track encapsulates Juice WRLD's signature sound, combining haunting melodies with confessional lyrics about heartbreak. Its captivating production and relatable themes helped define the emo rap genre.
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All Girls Are the Same — As one of Juice WRLD's breakthrough songs, it showcases his ability to blend catchy hooks with emotional depth, setting the tone for the album's exploration of love and betrayal.
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Wasted — This track highlights Juice WRLD's struggle with substance use as a coping mechanism, illustrating the darker undertones present throughout the album while maintaining an infectious energy.
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Hurt Me — In 'Hurt Me,' Juice WRLD navigates feelings of pain and disappointment in relationships, showcasing his lyrical vulnerability and making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends emotional vulnerability with catchy melodies but is interrupted by skits, affecting its overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a somber tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace until the final three tracks, which slow down significantly.
- Several tracks feature skits that interrupt the flow of the music, providing brief interludes that contrast with the main lyrical content.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- wave-like emotional ups and downs
- heartfelt reflections on heartbreak
- short tracks for quick listens
- cathartic expressions of vulnerability
- late-night introspective vibes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, 'Goodbye & Good Riddance' was Juice WRLD's debut studio album following his breakout single 'Lucid Dreams' in 2017. At this point, he was establishing himself as a leading voice in the emo rap movement, blending genres that appealed to a diverse audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Peep· Post Malone· Trippie Redd
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lucid Dreams
The shift in perspective where the artist acknowledges betrayal transforms from longing into anger as he confronts his emotional turmoil directly.
This transition marks a pivotal moment in the song, emphasizing the complexity of his feelings and deepening the emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:14
- 2 All Girls Are the Same 2:45
- 3 Lucid Dreams 3:59
- 4 Lean Wit Me 2:55
- 5 Wasted 4:18
- 6 I’m Still 3:12
- 7 Betrayal (skit) 1:04
- 8 Candles 3:03
- 9 Scared of Love 2:50
- 10 Used To 2:56
- 11 Karma (skit) 1:14
- 12 Hurt Me 2:02
- 13 Black & White 3:06
- 14 Long Gone 3:07
- 15 End of the Road 2:42
- 16 I’ll Be Fine 4:04
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