Top tracks — play these first
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Diet Coke — This track stands out for its clever wordplay and minimalist production, encapsulating Pusha T's signature style while addressing themes of success and ambition.
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Neck & Wrist — Featuring Jay-Z, this collaboration highlights both artists' lyrical prowess, blending street narratives with reflections on their respective careers.
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I Pray for You — This closing track offers a poignant reflection on loss and resilience, showcasing Pusha T's ability to blend personal vulnerability with his hard-hitting aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production, though its pacing and cohesion could be tighter.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of atmospheric production that complements Pusha T's sharp lyricism across nearly all tracks.
- Each track typically maintains a mid-tempo pace, with the exception of 'Diet Coke,' which introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal samples and minimalist beats, creating a stark contrast that emphasizes the lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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, consistent energy levels
- short, impactful listening sessions
- introspective storytelling moments
- sharp lyricism focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- It's Almost Dry marks Pusha T's fourth studio album and follows his critically acclaimed 2018 release, Daytona. At this point in his career, he has solidified his status as a leading voice in hip-hop, known for his intricate wordplay and storytelling. The album showcases his continued evolution as an artist while maintaining the thematic focus on drug culture and personal experiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freddie Gibbs· Kanye West· Jay-Z
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dreamin of the Past
The narrative shifts from reminiscing about past struggles to contemplating future aspirations.
This transition effectively captures the duality of Pusha T's experiences, merging nostalgia with forward-looking ambition.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brambleton 2:50
- 2 Let the Smokers Shine the Coupes 2:30
- 3 Dreamin of the Past 2:53
- 4 Neck & Wrist 3:29
- 5 Just So You Remember 2:58
- 6 Diet Coke 3:00
- 7 Rock n Roll 3:53
- 8 Call My Bluff 2:48
- 9 Scrape It Off 2:32
- 10 Hear Me Clearly 2:21
- 11 Open Air 2:12
- 12 I Pray for You 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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