Top tracks — play these first
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Thank You Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Everybody Dies — This track serves as a powerful critique of societal issues, showcasing Logic's ability to tackle heavy themes while maintaining a compelling flow.
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Wu Tang Forever — A homage to the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, this track features multiple guest artists and highlights Logic's lyrical prowess and collaborative spirit.
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One Day — This uplifting anthem expresses hope and perseverance, reflecting Logic's personal narrative and resonating deeply with listeners facing their own struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
YSIV blends introspective lyrics with diverse flows, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift in tempo and mood, with some moving from introspective verses to more upbeat choruses.
- 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for deep thinking
- engaging storytelling throughout the album
- vibrant production for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike longer, narrative-focused pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its introspective themes and lyrical depth, but not the most accessible.
- Themes
- mental health advocacy· Wu-Tang homage· self-acceptance journey
- Career context
- Released in 2018, YSIV is Logic's fourth studio album and follows his commercially successful album, Everybody. At this point in his career, Logic was leveraging his growing influence as a voice for mental health awareness and self-acceptance within the hip-hop community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- J. Cole· Joyner Lucas· NF
Tracklist
- 1 Thank You Start here 7:10
- 2 Everybody Dies 4:10
- 3 The Return 4:12
- 4 The Glorious Five 3:36
- 5 One Day 3:18
- 6 Wu Tang Forever 8:07
- 7 100 Miles and Running 5:53
- 8 Ordinary Day 3:08
- 9 YSIV 6:09
- 10 Street Dreams II 4:26
- 11 The Adventures of Stoney Bob 4:20
- 12 Legacy 5:51
- 13 ICONIC 4:58
- 14 Last Call 10:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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