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10.0
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10.0 |
NME
Largely written in the solitude of lockdown, the Northampton rapper's second album sees him reckon with childhood, adulthood, shame, defiance and regret
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10.0
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10.0 |
The Irish Times
Rapper explores the nuance often lost around cancel culture
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9.0
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9.0 |
Clash
A multi-faceted and mature second album from an artist that a lot of people wrongly assumed could only work in one narrow lane
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8.3
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8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
The emerging artist offers his own unique stories of perseverance during frustrating times
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8.0
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8.0 |
Evening Standard
A many-sided gem. There’s a lot to take in on this album of two halves
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8.0
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8.0 |
PopMatters
Despite the rowdy noise of TYRON's first seven tracks, it's the gentler songs on the second half that genuinely highlight Slowthai's voice
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8.0
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Vinyl Chapters
As with his previous release, slowthai’s sound consists of a melting pot of genres to create a collage that is distinctly his own
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8.0
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DIY
A remarkably efficient job of reclaiming his own narrative
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8.0
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8.0 |
All Music
While slowthai has always been praised for his honesty, he reveals more of himself on Tyron than before, and it's equally as compelling as the sharp social commentary of his debut
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8.0
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Beats Per Minute
TYRON is a move away from the raw production style as the beats and other instrumentals here are much more refined and polished
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8.0
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8.0 |
Gigwise
The most transparent approach to date
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8.0
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The Observer
This otherwise excellent album is let down by excessive solipsism
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8.0
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Exclaim
On TYRON, slowthai sounds more together and present than ever
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8.0
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8.0 |
Mojo
Tyron unpacks its creator's complex character, flaws bravely to the fore. Print edition only
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7.8
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7.8 |
Paste Magazine
slowthai’s self-titled sophomore album, TYRON is an exciting follow-up project whose bifurcated structure encapsulates the duality of slowthai’s effervescent rap persona and the evolving interiority of Tyron Frampton
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7.6
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7.6 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
An album that passes by without any significant misfires, and at least a handful of headshots
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7.1
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7.1 |
Pitchfork
The UK rapper’s first album since his disastrous appearance at last year’s NME Awards is split between welcome introspection and all-caps boasting. It’s a refreshingly candid self-assessment
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7.0
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7.0 |
Rolling Stone
The UK rapper’s second album is all about new beginnings.
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7.0
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7.0 |
The Quietus
Even though he’s placed himself as the centre of attention this time around, there is still plenty of societal commentary to be gleaned from his autobiographical missives – and it’s no less urgent or energising
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7.0
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7.0 |
Uncut
It's when Slowthai turns the lens inward on the soulful "NHS" and loved-up "Feel Away" - featuring James Blake and Mount Kimbie - that he proves himself something of an original. Print edition only
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7.0
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7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Musically, lyrically and conceptually, it’s a strong comeback for Slowthai. Which is all you can ask of a second album, really
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7.0
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7.0 |
Northern Transmissions
It’s a far from perfect album but it’s a statement of intent, an outpouring of emotion from someone willing to lay themselves bare in a time they felt the need to reflect and to heal
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Ultimately, the dichotomy TYRON creates feels forced, but there are enough moments here to remind us why slowthai is one of the most intriguing artists in the UK today
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Independent
The Northampton-born rapper keeps the energy high throughout the two sets of his second LP, but too often puts his authentic self in the hands of its guest stars
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Skinny
The two sides to slowthai are explored on TYRON, allowing him time for some much-needed self-reflection after a turbulent year
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A compelling return that ultimately falters under its own weight
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6.0
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6.0 |
musicOMH
It’s a clear attempt to deliver a more mature, varied work than Nothing Great About Britain, and in that it succeeds
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5.5
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Under The Radar
There is no escaping the fact that this album feels clumsy and disjointe
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5.0
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5.0 |
Spectrum Culture
By dividing the British brute and the forlorn youth, slowthai spreads himself too thin
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4.0
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4.0 |
The FT
The rapper’s new album attempts to show different aspects of his personality but is let down by scrappy songwriting
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