Tyler, The Creator's 'Chromakopia' Album: All 14 Tracks Ranked

When faced with his unpredictable kind of pulping ChromaticityOther standouts, “Like Him” ​​feel slightly formulaic. Tyler's light riffs and production sound great, but the solidity of “Like Him” ​​doesn't captivate as much as the album's more disorienting entries.

Thematically, “Hey Jane” is relatively shallow compared to the complex themes explored elsewhere Chromaticity. While the track itself relaxes and flows with ease, the four-minute runtime drags a bit and drops the energy just below cruising altitude before launching it back into the stratosphere with “I Killed You.”

Another Childish Gambino-assisted love story, Tyler's “Judge Judy” is like a breath of fresh air after the smash hit “I Killed You,” thanks to his lush vocals. Though “Judge Judy” isn't a necessary detour Chromaticityit's a barrage, it's a welcome breather.

of Chromakopia The rich and magnetic closer allows Tyler to rattle off a few more stellar bars before completing his latest effort. While he doesn't break any new ground lyrically here, “I Hope You Make Your Way Home” once again twists and turns along the way, leaving Tyler the Creator fans with yet another batch of colorful soundscapes before calling it a day .

Tyler's introduction fits perfectly into his latest era with 'St. Color.” In hushed tones, Tyler welcomes his fans into his new world, throwing down surprisingly hopeful bars along with some soulful vocals courtesy of Daniel Caesar. The song then flips and decays into a bass-driven frenzy, which is incredible surname for Tyler, the Creator.

ChromaticityThe album's tenth track kicks off the album's final act with absolute fanfare, and in turn, serves as the perfect backdrop for Schoolboy Q's hard-hitting flow. While Chromaticity is layered with deeper metaphors and meanings throughout, “Thought I Was Dead” feels like a song made solely to “fk you” to the haters. “White boys make fun of this st and y'all mad at me?/ You can suck my dk,” Tyler croons.

As ChromaticityHis second track runs, Tyler uses the trunk-rattling backdrop to bend over anyone who gets in his way (and gives a quick shout-out to Zendaya). The boisterous nature of “Rah Tah Tah” feels like both an evolution and an homage to Tyler's days, with the suffocating beat harking back to his Wolf days.

Flower Boy Fans are sure to delight in the sound of “Take Your Mask Off” as Tyler's replaces his noisy production Chorkakopia for a song full of sunshine. Tyler takes some time to speak to the downtrodden and calls out hopeful praise to anyone who feels the need to hide behind masks and suppress their individuality. This in turn fits comfortably inside ChromaticityThe supposed theme of self-discovery within fame. Driven by 80s piano and synths, the song meanders like a summer breeze.

Tyler, the Creator's lead single still stands as one of the best tracks Chromaticityfrankly because of how disorienting his rock-rap backdrop is. As the rapper wrangles together a distorted specimen of the Ngozi family 45,000 volts album comments on the cult-like nature of fame and the resulting paranoia that threatens to destroy his life. “Triple check if I locked the door/ I know every creak on the floor,” he spits.

On “I Killed You,” Tyler is right in the bag as he crouches and weaves alongside the beat's twitchy tug-of-war. The beat takes an unexpected turn with the barrage of horns and bongo drums threatening to explode but never actually exploding. All the while, Tyler keeps his cool, batting breathlessly as his world threatens to collapse around him. “Gravity defying, that stuff,” Tyler spits, almost admitting how cool he remains under the disorienting pressure of “I killed you.” The song then opens into its final moments like the sun after a storm, allowing Childish Gambino to float in and do his thing.

Tyler's “Tomorrow” is one of the hardest tracks on the album and features powerful lyricism from the California MC. After Chromaticity throwing a ton of brazen sobs at the listener, “Tomorrow” seems to slow things down and allow Tyler to reckon with the vanity of his lifestyle. He sees his friends and family starting to have children and notes that all his purchases are so insignificant in comparison.

“Yeah my bestie had another baby, this one's like number two/ My baby and I tried, like thirty two/ They're sharein' pictures of this moment, it's so cute/ And all I got are pictures of my 'Rari' and some silly costumes,” he raps. At age 33, “Tomorrow” feels like a very strong diary entry in Tyler Okonma's life.

A short but mesmerizing song, “Balloon” combines some iconic samples (including Luke's “I Wanna Rock)” along with glitchy synths that sound like something out of a Mario game. While Tyler thrives, special guest Doechii remains the highlight of the song as she masters the jumbled beat. Her verse is so fun and manic that she is sure to convince people of her undeniable talent.

“Sticky” is chaotic and unpredictable, with Tyler providing some of that of Chromakopia the noisiest bends. “N—a, give af–k” “for pronouns, I'm that n—a and that b—h,” he raps.

As GloRilla and Sexyy Red hit, “Sticky”'s relentless volley of whistles, chants, and bass has the rappers practically tripping and tripping in the best possible way. Sexy Red can barely hit more than a few darts before the beat swallows her up, and even Lil Wayne can't get a word in before he's drowned out by a blast of horns. “Sticky” is a song that pushes its guests far outside their comfort zone and demands that everyone step inside Chromaticityof the world — even if it means certain death.

As one of the only moments of upbeat respite on the album, “Darling, I” feels delightfully playful among so many Chromaticitydarkness appears. As much of the album explores the exploitative nature of celebrity culture, Tyler's musings on his sexuality are meditative and bright compared to the work's gritty nastiness.