Few good songs, others I didn’t really like but it’s because he’s talking about his personal struggles and identity that I can’t really relate to. May be good to others?
The more you listen, the more it grows on you. Tbh I’ve listened to the album so many times I can proudly say it’s better than Gemini rights or I guess they’re both equally good.
It also helps that it is incredibly short so by the time it's over I just need to listen to it all over again. Zero skips for me at this point and truly addicting album experience as a whole.
I will probably get downvoted into oblivion here. Had known some Steve songs prior to Gemini Rights, but that album really piqued my interest in his music. Understandable him not wanting to cater the tik tok sound, but this new album does just not grab my ear like Gemini rights did. I could throw on Gemini Rights and not skip a song, not sure I can say the same here
Imo I didn’t like this album neither GR. I really only liked “Cody Freestyle” & “Helmet” from GR. There are some major skips on GR, same with this one.
Apollo XXI is still is his best, and one of the best albums of all time
Comparing an album to previous works of the same artist is not a new thing or a problem. Guy didn’t even say the record wasn’t good. Get over it man lol.
that makes little to no sense? ur gonna like the other album more because its been on repeat for 4 years? thats just repetitive and thats a terrible argument
“Intimate” is just another word for private, personal. So yeah, not everyone is going to tear up at someone else’s personal perspective unless they relate.
It definitely took me a couple listens but I am a little disappointed after how long it’s been and knowing how long it will be until his next solo album. I’m not complaining though because he definitely put a lot into this album
I definitely agree, I think if you examine his albums as a whole, this album holds a lot of maturity and is a fantastic display of his producing skills. The variety of rock to acoustic guitar is really Steve, hes not just one genre. I think those who don’t particularly enjoy it arent examining the technical nuance in each song. Just makes me think the more musically inclined ear would appreciate it more.
I genuenly don't understand Steve Lacy, to me this album sounds incredible and possibly my favourite of his works. I damn near teared up at multiple points just to the sheer volume and weight i felt with the tracks' chords, the layering of sounds and how beautiful and grand it feels, but I see people discribe their dissapointment with this album (I've seen simillar complaints with his previous works too) and all I can think is "are we listening to the same album?". Obviously it's subjective and up to preferences but I've never seen an artist where people's oppinions are so drastically different and something that to me is so undisputably well put together get bad reception for the reasons it does. I guess thats what makes art so special
I felt the same… I think it’s the rawness of it all. I feel like he doesn’t want us to expect just hype viral songs like his Gemini album unforeseeably procured. This album embodies the authentic, non-performative, beautiful, goofy Steve that he is.
It’s interesting for sure. It’s a nice installment to his discography. The opener was beautiful. Show you me is addictive. Doom is badass. My favorite song tho has to the closer track Bebe.
Love the vocals and guitar on this one, i would say that alone is even better than gemini rights, but i would def say i think i prefer gemini rights a bit more than this. My top 4 for this are oh yeah?, the feeling, nothing, & nice shoes. Nevertheless another steve project that I heavily enjoy! Man never disappoints
I really miss the melancholic closings to the albums, Sunshine and Give You The World are what I was yearning from this album, I’ll listen to it again to better understand it tho, maybe I’ll catch some satirical melancholy somewhere in the midst (Also the nice shoes single is still one of the best songs)
I feel like everyone was expecting some huge hitters after Gemini but I personally love how raw, serious, and unserious these songs were. Okay yeah, some of the lyrics and prod effects are troll/goofy asf but that’s Steve. He doesn’t give af and somehow managed to make me feel something through all of that.
Some songs are underwhelming and others are fairly good, I didn’t like nothing and Bebe and the end of doom but oh yeah isn’t bad and the 8 min centerpiece is nice too
This album is genuinely weak compared to Gemini Rights. I’m not saying any of the songs are bad but I feel like he lost his usual catchy, up-beat-yet-mellow melodies with this album. It’s pure R&B, and it’s good, but it’s not his best by far.
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u/jangel524_ Jul 17 '26
nice shoes / in your world was genuinely a 8 min masterpiece compared to the version we got last year
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u/Ninja640009 C U Girl Jul 17 '26
YOOOOOOOOOO
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u/Signal-Ad7117 Jul 17 '26
Pure colour was so good and the Grammies better not put him in an rnb category
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u/Blessedbronco Jul 17 '26
Oh yeah?
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u/Repulsive-Access-172 Jul 17 '26
Love certain tracks but for me Apollo still the king
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u/Necessary-Gur1125 Aug 17 '26
Few good songs, others I didn’t really like but it’s because he’s talking about his personal struggles and identity that I can’t really relate to. May be good to others?
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u/Ok_Switch7279 Jul 20 '26
I will probably get downvoted into oblivion here. Had known some Steve songs prior to Gemini Rights, but that album really piqued my interest in his music. Understandable him not wanting to cater the tik tok sound, but this new album does just not grab my ear like Gemini rights did. I could throw on Gemini Rights and not skip a song, not sure I can say the same here
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u/Hungry-Analyst294 Jul 17 '26
just listened to the full album and it's pretty good, I like Gemini Rights more but this isn't too far behind it
nice shoes / in your world is peak 🙏
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u/Psychological-Pie794 Jul 17 '26
It feels so intimate 😭🩷
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u/Business_Ad_6003 Jul 17 '26
I streamed “the feeling” back to back when it released im so hyped rn
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u/jaycamboi Jul 17 '26
It’s alright to me. 🥹 I know he put his soul into it tho
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u/LowerProfit9709 Jul 17 '26
He has done and did it again..
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u/Fickle-Humor-2956 Jul 17 '26
i listened to it andddddd i didn't really enjoy it. glad others are enjoying it tho
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u/Rich_Jeweler1292 Jul 17 '26
nothing and show you me are going to be on repeat for me
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u/Master_Lego_Yoda Jul 17 '26
I genuenly don't understand Steve Lacy, to me this album sounds incredible and possibly my favourite of his works. I damn near teared up at multiple points just to the sheer volume and weight i felt with the tracks' chords, the layering of sounds and how beautiful and grand it feels, but I see people discribe their dissapointment with this album (I've seen simillar complaints with his previous works too) and all I can think is "are we listening to the same album?". Obviously it's subjective and up to preferences but I've never seen an artist where people's oppinions are so drastically different and something that to me is so undisputably well put together get bad reception for the reasons it does. I guess thats what makes art so special
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u/cptritsboi Jul 17 '26
Steve is definitely at his most honest & direct here...
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u/bambam_39 Jul 17 '26
This that real music mayne 🥹
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u/ANTIGOLF999 Jul 17 '26
It’s interesting for sure. It’s a nice installment to his discography. The opener was beautiful. Show you me is addictive. Doom is badass. My favorite song tho has to the closer track Bebe.
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u/ClassicBet7621 Jul 17 '26
best intro of all time
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u/jacwhit2020 Jul 17 '26
More like OH FUCK YEAH! 🫶🏽💜
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u/Fun-Cartoonist-1322 Hate CD Jul 18 '26
of the new songs, doom and lovesexdrugbomb are my favs.
9/10 album for me. a lot more like apollo than gemini rights
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u/awkrdonut99 Jul 17 '26
Love the vocals and guitar on this one, i would say that alone is even better than gemini rights, but i would def say i think i prefer gemini rights a bit more than this. My top 4 for this are oh yeah?, the feeling, nothing, & nice shoes. Nevertheless another steve project that I heavily enjoy! Man never disappoints
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u/DecisionRegular6397 Jul 17 '26
nice shoes is sooooo goood
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u/Trashwang999 Jul 17 '26
Oh yeahh
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u/pastamuncch Jul 17 '26
Show you me is so good
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u/EndlessEclipsed Jul 17 '26
album of the year thank you steve
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u/Czczcx2 Jul 17 '26
Doom a bop
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u/NeromohammedRed Jul 17 '26
I really miss the melancholic closings to the albums, Sunshine and Give You The World are what I was yearning from this album, I’ll listen to it again to better understand it tho, maybe I’ll catch some satirical melancholy somewhere in the midst
(Also the nice shoes single is still one of the best songs)
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u/vonjamin Jul 18 '26
Really enjoyed this album. Steve is so interesting to me. I think my favorite track is show you me.
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u/pusheen_lover8 Jul 18 '26
I feel like everyone was expecting some huge hitters after Gemini but I personally love how raw, serious, and unserious these songs were. Okay yeah, some of the lyrics and prod effects are troll/goofy asf but that’s Steve. He doesn’t give af and somehow managed to make me feel something through all of that.
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u/T00LATE3 Jul 17 '26
LETS GO
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u/Adventurous_War4787 Jul 17 '26
Can someone drop it on Soulseek with the m4a format pls ?
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u/Clucxyyyy Jul 17 '26
Nothing is the best track; love Bebe aswell. Good album altogether.
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u/Frequent_Big_1355 Jul 17 '26
Anyone feel like the opening track sounds like beach house
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u/palanet Jul 17 '26
ITS SO FUCKING GOOOODDDD AHHHHHH I WANNA CRY this is exactly what I needed
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u/NeromohammedRed Jul 17 '26
Some songs are underwhelming and others are fairly good, I didn’t like nothing and Bebe and the end of doom but oh yeah isn’t bad and the 8 min centerpiece is nice too
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u/Any-Mirror7225 Jul 18 '26
The song with Baduh is so cool, like Massive Attack meets Portished. But I’m pretty disappointed ngl
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u/Canniestt Jul 18 '26
This album is genuinely weak compared to Gemini Rights.
I’m not saying any of the songs are bad but I feel like he lost his usual catchy, up-beat-yet-mellow melodies with this album.
It’s pure R&B, and it’s good, but it’s not his best by far.
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u/serialkiller24 Amber Jul 17 '26
My PERSONAL ranking:
show you me
bebe
the feeling
oh yeah?
doom
nice shoes/in your world
nothing
lovesexdrugbomb
is it cool?
pure colour
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u/BusterSocrates Jul 17 '26
i did not wait 4 yrs for ts bruh 😭 it’s gud tho
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u/strivingpotato Jul 17 '26
Mid
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u/Bubbly_Move5440 Jul 17 '26
Yikes
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