Twelve Carat Toothache
Post Malone · 2022
43 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B
Melancholic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics over a blend of hip-hop beats and pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reputation Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Cooped Up — This track showcases Post Malone's signature blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, reflecting feelings of confinement and longing for freedom.
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Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol — Here, Post Malone addresses his complex relationship with alcohol through raw honesty, blending catchy melodies with poignant reflections on addiction.
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I Like You (A Happier Song) — This upbeat track contrasts the album's heavier themes, highlighting Post's ability to create infectious pop melodies while maintaining a sense of authenticity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with hip-hop beats, creating a solid but not sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half features more varied tempos and emotional shifts.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and introspection, with recurring themes of vulnerability and emotional conflict.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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 flow for reflective moments
- vulnerability in melodic storytelling
- brief interludes for thoughtful pauses
- emotionally resonant listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Explores introspective themes but isn't a standout entry point or breakthrough.
- Career context
- Released in June 2022, Twelve Carat Toothache is Post Malone's fourth studio album, following his commercially successful album, Hollywood's Bleeding. At this point in his career, he was refining his sound while navigating personal challenges and public scrutiny, leading to deeper lyrical themes and collaborations.
Tracklist
- 1 Reputation Start here 4:08
- 2 Cooped Up 3:05
- 3 Lemon Tree 4:03
- 4 Wrapped Around Your Finger 3:13
- 5 I Like You (A Happier Song) 3:12
- 6 I Cannot Be (A Sadder Song) 2:49
- 7 Insane 2:49
- 8 Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol 3:03
- 9 Wasting Angels 4:03
- 10 Euthanasia 2:25
- 11 When I’m Alone 3:15
- 12 Waiting for a Miracle 2:21
- 13 One Right Now 3:12
- 14 New Recording 12, Jan 3, 2020 1:32
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