![]() Cudi repeatedly expresses his yearning to escape to outer space, and despite its upbeat finale (“Up Up & Away”), Man On the Moon ends up feeling like a hip-hop rejoinder to the astral laments and slow-motion theatrics of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Restlessness and desolation are the subject of “Solo Dolo,” “My World” and “Sky Might Fall,” but it's the brooding, minor-key chants of “Soundtrack 2 My Life,” “Day ‘n’ Nite,” and “Pursuit of Happiness” that really set the tone for the album. Despite its astrological grandeur, the album adopts a somber tone throughout. The contributions of Ratatat and MGMT further dissolve the boundaries between electronica, modern rock and hip-hop. In an interview with MTV, Kid Cudi said the album will be out 'next month' (referring to February) as a digital only release at first, and then followed by a physical release on a later date. Sonically, the album takes its cues from new wave and New Romantic bands, techno, and ambient music. Kid Cudi Mentions a Release Window for MotM3. His full-length debut is a vast, ambitious concept album divided into five acts, each exploring a different aspect of Cudi’s psyche. Kid Cudi is a rapper but Man On the Moon can’t be classified as a rap album. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |