Man on the Moon: The End of Day
By: Kid Cudi
Reviewer: XO/Wizard_P3P, 16
Rating: Loved it!
Nightmares are a constant, persisting plague that has affected, adults, teen, and children all alike, resulting in many a sleepless nights. One boy though, rather than attempt to escape its wrath, finds comfort within its boundaries from the greater horrors of reality Kid Cudi fabricates a fascinating story about his troubles growing up and expresses it through what today is known as his first full-fledged album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. His unique blend of energetic beats and an exceptional narrative combine to create something never before seen or heard of, setting a new bar in audial storytelling.
When I first heard Kid Cudi repeatedly chanting "You're in my dreams." in his first track, I knew I was about to experience something special. He was allowing ME, a random listener who picked up his album from the music section at an electronics goods store, a chance to visualize the world in his eyes. What makes this album so great is that it tells a story and does it well. It definitely deserves a full listening (or at least until the bonus tracks).
I would attempt to explain the story, but its message is so broad, it would be best for me to leave it to the listener to interpret it in his/her own way. This is an audial experience that must be experienced firsthand to truly grasp its impact.
The production value is evident by the sheer number of QUALITY tracks (something missing in most modern rap albums) in the album. "Soundtrack 2 My Life" is an incredibly depressing (but good) song that manages to recount Kid Cudi's life in only 3 and a half minutes. With its techno-infused rhythm, "Day 'n' Nite" snaps you awake from your groggy state, from listening to the eerie track "Solo Dolo." Also, Kid Cudi's loneliness is a recurring theme accentuated by the wailing of the electric guitar in tracks such as "Alive" and "Up Up & Away." This diversity of music styles make this a pleasure to listen to for fans of any genre. As far as bonus tracks go, "Man on the Moon" is great, and "TGIF" is not so much. "Is There Any Love" is a decent song. He also attempts to lighten the tone with "Make Her Say," which only helps his few mistakes stand out.
As good an album Man on the Moon is, it is not without its faults. Some tracks protrude from the story's overall mood. As I previously mentioned, "Make Her Say," while a an awesome, hysterical song, detracts from the experience. "Simple As..." feels slightly out of place as well. One thing I couldn't help from noticing was a line that Chip Tha Ripper speaks in "Hyyerr." He says "This is easy Sunday morning... Kids are going to school..." which is odd since kids don't go to school on Sundays...
Kid Cudi did a number with Man on the Moon. Not only did he manage to tell a compelling story in the span of 70 minutes. The beats ranged from slow and warped to frantic and fast-paced. I would DEFINITELY recommend this to a fan of any music genre for its diversity its incredible tale. This is truly worthy of being deemed a masterpiece.
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