I'm not often one to enjoy what some might call "mainstream" rap, but Kid Cudi's new album is pretty dope. I'm guessing my keen interest in this album spawns from his awesome collaboration with Ratatat and MGMT ("Pursuit of Happiness") as well as his second collabo with just Ratatat ("Alive").These two tracks are nothing short of fantastic. "Pursuit of Happiness" has MGMT and Ratatat written all over it; their unique sounds take over the chorus and the beat respectively. This track is sure to please all fans of any of the three artists involved. On "Alive", Cudi delivers his smooth, sing-songy flow over Ratatat's heavy-electronic sounds. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely a couple of other tracks on the CD that Cudi shines by himself on too.
"Man on the Moon" boasts several songs meant for those who enjoy nature (*cough cough*). Whether or not you partake in such activities, the album is worth looking into. You'll find a few tracks to groove to regardless.
My vote: 3.5 stars
My favorite tracks: "Alive" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Purub08zwJI and
"Pursuit of Happiness" -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXFeEMf_NQY&feature=related
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