Off first listen I thought KOD was dope. I might need to revisit it.
ABW Album Review Board (J Cole - KOD)
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3 songs out of 12 is not "aight" lol.
rip.dilla
Active Member
11 songs excluding the intro. The interludes are songs bruh.
KOD one of my top 3 albums
From wild out of nowhere release, to the content, to the visuals, to lyrics, I thought Cole did his thing. Easily a 4.5 album. Only drawback is he needs other producers. He only hears himself at this point and need a new set of ears in the room. Outside of that......it was dope
From wild out of nowhere release, to the content, to the visuals, to lyrics, I thought Cole did his thing. Easily a 4.5 album. Only drawback is he needs other producers. He only hears himself at this point and need a new set of ears in the room. Outside of that......it was dope
pretty much me, but i'ma listen to it again to so that i can give a rating
2.5 for me.
OhMars
MEH!
This
KOD was a cohesive project. Cole had themes he wanted to hit on and I felt he was effective in expressing his thoughts on those themes on this project. The production was good, not great. Don't think anyone would rate Cole's production skills as great
Baldheadlogic
Beardologist
I’m probably one of the few Cole fans that enjoyed 4YEO more than KOD
I will say the highs on 4YEO are better than the highs on KOD
Baldheadlogic
Beardologist
The theme of “transition” in 4YEO was beautifully written through the eyes of various perspectives that I found pure. Adulthood to parenthood, life to death...it’s all about growth with a undertone of forgiveness. The whole album have a dark/somber overlay but the last verse on the title track is the climax, Cole redeeming his friend in the eyes of his daughter .....transitioning from guilt to peace by fulfilling his wishes. It’s the middle years, late 20’s early 30’s when we all go through a phase of transition grasping for whatever forgiveness our higher power allows that will soothe over the sins of our youth.