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Revolver

T-Pain · 2011

62 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and auto-tuned vocals mixed with elements of hip-hop and pop that defines T-Pain's signature style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bang Bang Pow Pow Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    5 O'Clock — This track features a catchy chorus combined with a laid-back vibe, showcasing T-Pain's ability to craft radio-friendly hits while collaborating with artist Wiz Khalifa.
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    Best Love Song — With its infectious melody and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies T-Pain's knack for creating a modern love anthem that resonates with listeners.
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    Drowning Again — This track dives into deeper emotional territory, contrasting the album's more upbeat songs and highlighting T-Pain's versatility as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases T-Pain's blend of catchy hooks and auto-tuned vocals, though it lacks some depth for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace for the first half, before introducing slower songs in the latter half.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. 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 groove for socializing
  • earworm melodies for sing-alongs
  • late-night dance party vibes
  • catchy hooks for road trips
  • uplifting tracks for good moods

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • dislike consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its signature sound and catchy hooks, though not the most accessible.
Themes
late-night confessions· Auto-Tuned romance· pop-rap evolution
Career context
Released on December 6, 2011, 'Revolver' came as T-Pain's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Thr33 Ringz.' At this point in his career, T-Pain was solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary R&B and hip-hop, known for his innovative use of auto-tune and distinct sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Khalid· Chris Brown· Usher

Tracklist

  • 1 Bang Bang Pow Pow Start here 3:39
  • 2 Bottlez 2:59
  • 3 It's Not You (It's Me) 3:37
  • 4 Default Picture 3:06
  • 5 5 O'Clock 4:41
  • 6 Sho-Time (Pleasure Thang) 3:48
  • 7 Rock Bottom 4:21
  • 8 Look at Her Go 2:57
  • 9 Mix'd Girl 4:07
  • 10 I Don't Give a F*k 3:42
  • 11 Drowning Again 5:20
  • 12 When I Come Home 3:14
  • 13 Best Love Song 3:17
  • 14 Turn All the Lights On 3:36
  • 15 Center of the Stage 3:48
  • 16 Regular Girl 3:12
  • 17 Nuthin' 3:25

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