The Sun's Tirade
by Isaiah Rashad
  • Record Label: Top Dawg
  • Release Date: Sep 2, 2016
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 130 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 130
  3. Negative: 4 out of 130
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  1. AlexDionisio1
    Sep 10, 2016
    4
    The Sun's Tirade crosses a fine line away from traditional rap into new-age territory while holding on to some hip-hop character, but the album's obsession with emotional hood-centricity ultimately holds it back. Ghetto American feelings and pastimes are still valid, but they are not put in the context of the greater economic world order here. People expect more out of Top DawgThe Sun's Tirade crosses a fine line away from traditional rap into new-age territory while holding on to some hip-hop character, but the album's obsession with emotional hood-centricity ultimately holds it back. Ghetto American feelings and pastimes are still valid, but they are not put in the context of the greater economic world order here. People expect more out of Top Dawg Entertainment and greater material from Isaiah Rashad at this point.… Expand
  2. thebobbywhite
    Sep 11, 2016
    4
    Compared to Cilvia demo, this album is a huge step backwards. While there are moments of innovative and creative music, most of it is muddled together without any take off point. I've listened to this album about 5 times through now, and i wanted to love it because i think he is one of the best new artists, but i could not and remain highly disappointed.

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#74 Most Discussed Album of 2016

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 12, 2016
    80
    It's up to the label's high standard, a riveting composite of grief and filth like no other.
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  2. The Wire
    Nov 8, 2016
    80
    The Sun's Tirade is a master class in restraint and pacing. [Nov 2016, p.64]
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 20, 2016
    70
    The Sun's Tirade is a good hip-hop album, especially for a chill summer's day.
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