![]() ![]() “CIRCUS MAXIMUS”: We’re back to Prog-Rap mode, but it’s not as effective as some earlier efforts shot in that direction.Why was this included? A needless ode to “twin bitches”, a tiringly chauvinistic anthem complete with a skippable Rob49 and a “just fine” 21 Savage (speaking as a fan: it’s ok to mix it up a bit, my man). “TOPIA TWINS”: Fatigue is beginning to set in.One that should have been trimmed away like the superfluous growth it is. It’s fine, but largely feels like an unnecessary distraction. “I KNOW ?”: Our leading man is high, horny, and lonely on this one.It’s far from a bad song, but farther still from the classic it could (read: should) have been, given the talent involved. When the people behind a song include Allen Ritter, Mike Dean, Hit-Boy, Justin Vernon, James Blake, Travis Scott, and mother fucking Beyoncé…well, I’d have expected more than this. “DELRESTO (ECHOES)”: I cannot tell a lie.If you’re a supporter, you’re sure to love it. What is Playboi Carti doing? Deconstructing what constitutes a rap verse, I suppose. The vibe here may well remind longtime fans of the Days Before Rodeo era. The song’s title is issued as a one word hook that’s unfairly catchy. “FE!N”: We’re back on track following that slog.Were they Tie Fighters? I certainly hope so). Scott’s portion of the song feels like an afterthought (aside from those Tie Fighter noises. Regrettably, Drizzy is in full “late career Degrassi gone gangsta” delusional mode, always at just about his worst when he tries to play tough guy, flailing to diss snitches, Pusha T, and Pharrell in a verse that all but oozes insecurity. One of the only tracks on Utopia Scott isn’t credited as touching himself, it’s like he just wanted to get in an acceptable Drake collab. Given their checkered collaborative past – I actually like “Company”, but it’s going on few, if any, classic collabs lists – it’s something of a surprise the pair stumbled onto a classic single together, and they seem a bit cornered here. “MELTDOWN”: You can feel the pressure from the mega-success of “Sicko Mode” hanging over this one.There isn’t really much that requires to be said about this one, but it provides a strong beat, and that’s what most of us are here for. ![]()
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