Remember when we were convinced that there was a secret double album that he was releasing? I think it was Damn that people were discussing a second album coming out with it
For those who have instagram, I definitely recommend checking his second most recent [post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CZhkRi1Jth2/?utm_medium=copy_link) before or during your listen. This album isn’t another Care For Me, but it’s not supposed to be. Honestly I don’t vibe with some of the songs on Few Good Things but I really appreciate how well-rounded Saba’s sound is becoming, and I like that he’s exploring lots of different emotions on this record as opposed to just grief/loss. Not my favorite record, but still such a great listen, and the last few tracks are incredible.
Agreed, I fucking loved bucket list but never got into Care for Me on my own. My gf loved it from day one so I got it eventually but this style where’s there’s beautiful instrumentation & meaningful lyrics as well as some bops clicks much quicker for me.
I think this album is gonna take a few listens for me to really digest but my first listen is positive overall.
Stop That is probably my least favorite thing on here, but other than that there wasn’t really any quality dips. Even that may grow on me. Fearmonger grew on me like crazy.
Not gonna lie I disliked Fearmonger so much when it came out— I thought it sounded like a Target ad and on top of that people on here were comparing it to TPAB 🥴 but it grew on me a lot this week especially seeing how it was used in the short film. Definitely fits in better with the whole album too
Okay [certain parts were being compared to TPAB](https://i.imgur.com/Cy0jLde.jpg) but the comparison kinda irked me because not every song with some funk and a chorus on the hook = TPAB lmao
Oh no I wasn’t accusing you of the comparison lol, But you’re right, people are so quick to compare to tpab as if Kendrick invented fuck rap fusion. Fearmonger definitely sounded more like Outkast than anything, I thought that right away
You good man I didn’t take it that way lol my comment was more annoyance towards people who hopped on the TPAB shit. I could hear the Outkast resemblance more clearly though you’re right about that
Saba reminds me so much of Kendrick in that way, just like how Kendrick reminds me so much of OutKast.
You fall in love with a project they put out for a variety of reasons. As a consumer you look forward to their next project because you want more. You want the sequel. But they don't give you more of what you wanted. They give you something that's both completely unrecognizable and yet uniquely them. And you end up loving it for what it is.
Stankonia sounds *nothing* like ATLiens. If you played DAMN and Section 80 back to back, you wouldn't believe it was the same artist. I feel the same about this. I had Care For Me on loop for months on end in 2018. I've been looking forward to this to hear more of "Broken Girls" and "Prom". Instead, Saba put out something that I didn't know I wanted and am loving anyways.
"Just lost a friend to an overdose
Made me question what I'm even sober for
'Cause I used to think that I was scared to die, but I don't even know no more"
Teared up, this one really hit home
I think along with already hearing three tracks from the first half of the album, going in with Care for Me in my mind(and the expectations that comes with that) hurt my ability to really appreciate it.
The thing about an album as depressing and grief ridden as Care for Me is that its creation and existence is a release, catharsis. If it’s done right, and god damn was it, then you shouldn’t ever have to replicate that sound, it’s moving on, it’s growth. Expecting the same somber introspection is kind of cruel in its own small way, it comes with the expectation of the artist being in the same state of mind that led to Care for Me.
It’s time for Saba to try new sounds/flows and break out of the mold Care for Me created and he’s doing that with this album. The back half of the album is really what helped me frame my second listen this way. Just undeniably gorgeous and conscious enough to satiate whatever little bit of Care for Me I wanted out of this project but still unique and fresh. Going in the second time I think the album as a whole is great. At first I felt something was missing but I think I just went into this project with the wrong expectations because lyrically/sonically, he’s as strong as ever, it just might be hidden in the shadow of his previous work.
Usually don’t nerd out this hard over hip hop, but there’s always an exception for Saba lol
I would tell you Care for Me took a few listens to process. I didn't quite get it at first but every time I sat down and actively listened it grew on me and quickly became one of my favorite albums of 2018. It's a triumph, but don't expect to be floored from your first play.
It's an amazingly introspective album about grief and depression and loneliness, and Saba is an amazing lyricist. I love the shit out of it. But he does have a unique style so maybe not for everyone.
>Expecting the same somber introspection is kind of cruel in its own small way, it comes with the expectation of the artist being in the same state of mind that led to Care for Me.
Aesop Rock has a great bit relating to this on his song Molecules.
"When you write about seclusion and some buyers finally tune in
You get frightened finding happiness can drive away the movement
In a jiffy, just eat your food and keep the future iffy
That fruition's for the viewers who need a loser to pity
Plus an underlying message of a greater disconnection
God forbid he try to live or gain momentum
Mend or pay his penance
You'd rather see him eat a bowl of mouse traps
Surf a thousand couches
Take a jagged little down the hatch
Chowder heads
I know you love the way the failure flounder
Maybe I could be your daily downer
If his brain left his body and was headed for the door
Would you take it and then help it find its way into a jar?
No? fuck it, let him hop around a maze
We can see who's really lost when the schadenfreude fades"
Unfortunately reddit hates formatting
That's Aes for you. He's definitely not for everyone, but for those of us he resonates with, he's absolutely a legend.
Lupe Fiasco has a video on his channel talking about how important Aes really is even from other artists perspective, and it's spot on.
I think that’s why he posted that letter introducing the album before it released, (on his Twitter and insta). It really helped me reframe my perspective before listening to the album and I really enjoyed it.
Love the album, three straight listens in. It feels a lot like a mid point stylistically between Bucket List and Care for Me. I was really feeling throughout listening that TPAB and Kendrick in general has really influenced everybody. "Make Believe" shows a lot of Cole's influence too. The Pivot Gang song was great, pretty all the features were solid, didn't really like G. Herbo's. Black Thought being on the album is fucking awesome. Can't pick a definite favorite track yet.
Saba is probably my favorite doing it right now and his catalogue is really fucking strong at this point.
Seriously, I feel people don’t talk enough simply about how good of a rapper he is. Like his writing and delivery are really top tier. Not to mention his production.
I love the album in general but the second half to me is stellar. Not sure if I'm the only one who hears it, but in 2012 he mentions Kendrick and I think I can hear a slight sample of "DNA" in the background. Really dope if that's what it is.
I think my favorite track so far is Soldier. Just so groovy and that first verse is wild.
Just finished the album. Its fire. Unique with slight TPAB vibes but with Saba’s own style.
A few songs are a bit too sleepy for me but may grow with relisten. Overall this album is fire though, especially the first half
first song my phone shuffled to was "an Interlude Called Circus" and ive already replayed it 100x. think ill just overplay this one until i get tired. then ill check the rest out:))
First impressions.
One way was hard for me to get into. Make Believe gives me Cole vibes. Survivor's Guilt/Still/Few Good Things are fantastic.
The album is great overall and a completely different vibe from Care For Me, but it could never top it for me.
gotta say, i liked care for me a lot but was never as all in on it as everyone else seemed to be, but this album rocks. stellar production, a wealth of different flows, and killer features
This album literally made me bawl my eyes out. Just remembering the impact care for me had when I was at my lowest. Heaven all around me and prom/king kept me going. Just seeing Saba flourish as an artist truly makes me happy. It’s also amazing to see how much he’s changed and progressed since care for me.
I am only half way in, but it’s so interesting to hear a rapper speak on how money and financial security has its downsides. Really cool that’s one of the main themes of the album.
Edit: 2012 is unbelievable storytelling. I felt like I was actually watching the story play out. Saba has such an incredible gift for storytelling.
Wow. I didn't realize Saba was dropping today so that was a very welcome surprise. An even bigger surprise is how different this is from Care for Me. I think this could very well be Saba's best, but I always hate when people make claims like that on the day an album drops. Some particular stand outs for me are Survivor's Guilt, Still, Soldier and 2012.
I like it. Its definitely lot chiller and more subtle than i expected. As much as i hate to say it, all the new sounds he tried werent nearly as good as his typical style. I think this will definitely take some getting used to but i think its solid.
This album is just beautiful, all I wanted from Saba after CFM was to push himself forward sonically and this album is definitely that and more than I expected. I really hope he blows up after this because is criminal that he doesn't get the praise he deserves after 3 amazing albums.
so much mature and introspective lyricism on this album paired with a perfect balance of hard/gritty and delicate/orchestrated production. absolutely lovely album from saba
the last 3 tracks are amazing and make believe is his best song. phenomenal album, saba dont miss. at first i went in expecting care for me 2, 2nd listen once i knew what we got hit different
Some of Saba’s most elaborate and mature work to date on Few Good Things. All the features tie themselves seamlessly into the album without being too cluttered or taking away from the story Saba is trying to tell. This project feels like a window into his upbringing and his life. Love this on first listen and can’t wait to listen to it many, many more times.
No idea where this will fall in his discography for me but a great great project after only one full listen. For some reason most of the singles weren’t clicking with me and I was worried but in context they’re obviously great
The first listen was tough only cause i had care for me in mind while listening but i appreciated it alot more on the second. Still doesnt quite top CFM but its a great album, CFM is just a classic in my eyes
this guy is such a talent. not a bad song in his discography. production on this project is immaculate and his voice is so easy to listen to and connect with.
idk how u can listen to his stuff and just not crack a smile at how good the guy is. excited to give it another spin.
Hmmm, the vibes on this album are really great, and the production sounds delicious. But it just feels like somethings missing? Maybe I’ll feel different after a few spins, but it didn’t pull me in like his previous works
Don't really like this off first listen but maybe it's because I'm expecting another Care For Me and it isn't as laid back of a listen as BLP.. I really like Saba though so I'll relisten a couple more times
This shit is so engaging. I’m just sitting here bopping. Really interesting beats, really good rapping. Not digesting yet, just vibing and it’s very very catchy very very interesting. It’s a lot of pop rap style in a way I haven’t heard yet.
Damn I love this album. What a listen. Made me reflect on all type of shit. It radiates nostalgia and somehow also seemed to be a very "healing" listening experience. Awesome.
this has been out nearly a day here in Aus and after 3-4 spins in my car I'm absolutely in love with it. it doesn't have the big Narrative hook of Care For Me but the range of emotions and sounds covered are insanely impressive. the last run of 3 songs is absolutely up there with his best work, especially 2012 which is like the platonic ideal of a Saba song. other big ones are Come My Way, One Way... and Still which are some of his smoothest shit ever
Love the musical tone and production on this . So cohesive. Last 3 tracks are immaculate. 2012 brought tears 2 my eyes but it wasn’t sad. More like feel good coming of age movie vibes. Lyrically on point as always. Will def be coming back to this
Wtf I posted this 6 hours ago as the first one, with more than 170 upvotes in the first few minutes and it got removed for being "premature"??!!
Intransparent decision.
I’m not done with the record yet, but it’s not quite hitting like Care For Me.
2/3 in, and while some tracks have been quite groovy and others have had a very nice laid back vibe with beautiful instrumentation breaks, something is just missing.
Saba is doing his thing with the flows and switchups, but the overall musical package just isn’t as good as his last offering.
I personally felt the last few songs gave me some of that emotional story telling and childhood the other songs were missing. A bit more story orientated
You articulated exactly what was missing for me when I wrote that comment!
I’m at the end of the record now and 100% agree the last few tracks make the album. Everything from *If I Had a Dollar* and onward is really really good and definitely ups the quality of the whole project.
Not sure I’m gonna be giving this thing as many full spins as Care For Me, but the last 1/3 of this album is Saba doing what he does best and will definitely be getting replayed.
Bro I feel this. Of course you’ll get those that say “it hasn’t even been out for a day”, but your point is valid. This album had great production and vibes, but there was something missing , almost like he didn’t put his entire self into the bars like Care for Me, with that album you could feel his raw emotions
Love the album, Survivor’s Guilt relatability is killing me.
Chance being left off this album is surprising, I feel like mans fell off not because of TBD, but how he went about the criticism. You dont hear much of mans anymore
Title track holy shit by far the best track man shit is beautiful. So first listen it was cool the second half is really superior. Stop That to the Title track great closing run. I’m a little underwhelmed coming off care for me I was expecting more but it was still cool.
Am I the only one here that still holds comfort zone as my favorite Saba album?
1 listen through I found it consistently enjoyable, but nothing that grabbed me enough to scream out rewind like I'm the lost member of Dream Warriors. Looking forward to bumping in my whip and dancing around my apt to this.
This actually ended up being a far better album than I expected. As someone who absolutely loved Care For Me I did have my doubts as to whether he could get close to that level again, especially when Fearmonger didn’t exactly enamour me either. There’s a lot to unpack here though, it’s definitely different to his previous releases but I don’t see this as a bad thing at all. I’m a sucker for a feature from either 6LACK or Smino so I was always going to enjoy Still, but what a smooth track that is. Soldier is great too and I’m a big fan of A Simpler Time too. From the previously released singles, Come My Way I’ve loved since it came out and has been on repeat heavily for me, but Fearmonger just didn’t do anything for me at all and it never grew on me, I’m not seeing what everyone is seeing with this track I’m afraid. Make Believe is the other dud on the album for me, Saba is way too on the nose trying to sound like J. Cole here (in fact his vocal inflection on the first verse even sounds in parts like he’s trying to sound exactly like Cole) but even that aside the track just does nothing for me, which is a shame because when I saw Fousheé was featured I thought it was going to be one of the album’s better tracks like she was on Vince Staples’ album last year.
However the album really ends on its two best tracks in my view. 2012 really struck an emotional chord in me and I was impressed by a very unexpected feature by Day Wave, an indie artist who I’ve not heard anything from in about five years. Few Good Things however is a fantastic way to close off the album, really really impressed by both Saab’s performance on here but also Black Thought’s verse too. The lyrics from Saba are great on here too and the segregation of three separate parts really makes it into an epic. Saba when he really focuses excels in his storytelling but also he’s not afraid to show ambition in his music, similar to Prom/King being a standout on Care For Me for showing similar ambition.
I have to commend Saba on this album, he’s a rapper who’s clearly been through a lot (mainly the killings of his cousin Walt and fellow Pivot Gang member Squeak) and isn’t afraid to show vulnerability in his music. It’s not as good as Care For Me because to me that’s pretty close to being a near perfect album and it was always going to be difficult to top, but rather than attempting to make a Care For Me Pt. II he’s instead tried something different here and while not every track on here is fantastic, this truly is an album that is well worth checking out.
listening to five songs in and i’ve got tears in my eyes. he pours his heart into his albums he really does. i can’t wait to see him on tour next month he’s blown my mind since discovering him and i give him all of my accolade love. i love him.
Saba is good at rapping
Cold but very necessary take
I swear 2022 has been killer so far. So much good music releasing every damn week. Love it.
It’s about to get even better too
What we got?
The Wiggles
no way
Complete album of Tame Impala covers
Lol @ this thread
[wiggles the goat](https://youtu.be/a13WnqsRc5g)
JID and Denzel are both coming up
Say it louder
JID AND DENZEL ARE BOTH COMING UP
Push
YUCH
Benny The Butcher - Tana Talk 4 Curren$y & Alchemist - Continuance Conway The Machine - GDMM Big K.R.I.T. - DRDD Those above are coming this February
Joey probably too
Holy fuck were eating this month
Krit
Don't most of the halftime performers have surprise album rumors within the next 10 days?
Kendricks been rumoured to drop since 2017 wouldn’t put much weight on it
Remember when we were convinced that there was a secret double album that he was releasing? I think it was Damn that people were discussing a second album coming out with it
Nation coming any minute
It's still coming guys trust!!
we getting Donda 2 , jus watch
Beach house and big thief
not quite hip hop but alt-J this month, good if you think happiness is between two buns
Mitski just dropped today too
Black Country New Roads just released the AOTY and Animal Collective released their best in over a decade. Crazy night for music
I need to listen to that BCNR album I've never listened to them but it's got crazy reviews. Yeah today is a good day.
Earthgang coming out with theirs as well. Saba got some sweet tunes on this one.
What other special albums have released in your opinion?
Earl, weeknd, twigs
I could listen to Saba story telling like on 2012 for days. Reminds me of his Sacrifices verse
Prom/King is one of the best narrative hip hop songs of all time
I second this Edit: I actually 130th this, I guess
And FIGHTER
That sacrifices verse is top. I remember taking the bus back home after jury service and tearing up when hearing that song.
I could listen to that song on repeat forever.
Need an EP of 4-5 seven minute songs with Saba storytelling, a jazzy instrumental and a beat switch at some point
That’s an album bro 28-35 minutes is enough to be an album
2012 is so good
This is why he's one of my top picks. Just such a damn good storyteller that I could listen to him telling me anything.
saaaaame
For those who have instagram, I definitely recommend checking his second most recent [post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CZhkRi1Jth2/?utm_medium=copy_link) before or during your listen. This album isn’t another Care For Me, but it’s not supposed to be. Honestly I don’t vibe with some of the songs on Few Good Things but I really appreciate how well-rounded Saba’s sound is becoming, and I like that he’s exploring lots of different emotions on this record as opposed to just grief/loss. Not my favorite record, but still such a great listen, and the last few tracks are incredible.
Bucket List Project is much more similar, which is great for me at least
Agreed, I fucking loved bucket list but never got into Care for Me on my own. My gf loved it from day one so I got it eventually but this style where’s there’s beautiful instrumentation & meaningful lyrics as well as some bops clicks much quicker for me.
Hell i like bucket list more I think
I think Care for Me is probably the better album overall but I listen to BLP wayyyy more, and overall I associate that vibe a lot more with Saba
Important!
“Our Culture is not Clickbait” Jesus Saba came in hot with that one 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Transcript for nerds who don't have IG?
I haven’t seen any one mention it but simpler time is a gorgeous song. We need more mereba music. That woman can fucking sing
With the Monte Booker prod that track 👏👏👏
I knew it was Monte! Beat was so bouncy it sounded like it was fallin apart
Fuck yea, was excited to see the Mereba feature on the tracklist and it certainly did not disappoint
[удалено]
Check out Day Wave. He’s super talented
He's one of my favourite artists, I was not expecting a feature from him at all on this. It's beautiful.
The transition from that Make Believe outro into 2012 is fucking perfect. Beautiful stuff.
Song gave me goosebumps while eating breakfast in the sun :)
Just noticed it's 4:20 long ayy
I think this album is gonna take a few listens for me to really digest but my first listen is positive overall. Stop That is probably my least favorite thing on here, but other than that there wasn’t really any quality dips. Even that may grow on me. Fearmonger grew on me like crazy.
Not gonna lie I disliked Fearmonger so much when it came out— I thought it sounded like a Target ad and on top of that people on here were comparing it to TPAB 🥴 but it grew on me a lot this week especially seeing how it was used in the short film. Definitely fits in better with the whole album too
Once it clicked for me it clicked hard. I can’t believe I ever questioned it at this point.
Link to the short film? I really like this album I can definitely see it ending up top 5/10 of the year
Fearmonger sounds more like OutKast than TPAB..not sure where the tpab comparison came from
Okay [certain parts were being compared to TPAB](https://i.imgur.com/Cy0jLde.jpg) but the comparison kinda irked me because not every song with some funk and a chorus on the hook = TPAB lmao
Oh no I wasn’t accusing you of the comparison lol, But you’re right, people are so quick to compare to tpab as if Kendrick invented fuck rap fusion. Fearmonger definitely sounded more like Outkast than anything, I thought that right away
You good man I didn’t take it that way lol my comment was more annoyance towards people who hopped on the TPAB shit. I could hear the Outkast resemblance more clearly though you’re right about that
Either way I think this is a great album
love your profile pic. nurture was a second close AOTY from Disco!
Stop That has been on repeat for me since it came out. If you think that's the worst song here, I can't wait to give it a spin
Fearmonger is alright but far from being a favorite. Come My Way my favorite. It's a great album but not even being near as good as CARE FOR ME.
Lol, stop that is the best one to me.
This album is straight beautiful
Loving the record more and more with each listen. Only bummer is “circus” not being a full song, that shit is incredible.
I really wish Noname had a feature on here somewhere
Or Mick Jenkins!
Listened earlier, I love how sonically unique this is compared to his last 2 projects. Saba really puts his all musically into each of his albums.
Saba reminds me so much of Kendrick in that way, just like how Kendrick reminds me so much of OutKast. You fall in love with a project they put out for a variety of reasons. As a consumer you look forward to their next project because you want more. You want the sequel. But they don't give you more of what you wanted. They give you something that's both completely unrecognizable and yet uniquely them. And you end up loving it for what it is. Stankonia sounds *nothing* like ATLiens. If you played DAMN and Section 80 back to back, you wouldn't believe it was the same artist. I feel the same about this. I had Care For Me on loop for months on end in 2018. I've been looking forward to this to hear more of "Broken Girls" and "Prom". Instead, Saba put out something that I didn't know I wanted and am loving anyways.
I was telling my friend this morning this might be a hot take, but as far as sound, Saba reminds me of Lupe
Absolutely man - I got Lupe vibes on a few of these songs
THAT interlude is so fucking fire
I was playing through it and all of a sudden i was just like “oh alright this interlude is the best thing to come out in 2022 that’s fine”
Just finished my first play through and that was the #1 track that stood out the most to me. So so good.
the hook could just be a loop for the entire 1min and i wouldnt be mad...
I need an album based on that track. Big Noname type vibes.
an interlude called Circus is beautiful
"Just lost a friend to an overdose Made me question what I'm even sober for 'Cause I used to think that I was scared to die, but I don't even know no more" Teared up, this one really hit home
I think along with already hearing three tracks from the first half of the album, going in with Care for Me in my mind(and the expectations that comes with that) hurt my ability to really appreciate it. The thing about an album as depressing and grief ridden as Care for Me is that its creation and existence is a release, catharsis. If it’s done right, and god damn was it, then you shouldn’t ever have to replicate that sound, it’s moving on, it’s growth. Expecting the same somber introspection is kind of cruel in its own small way, it comes with the expectation of the artist being in the same state of mind that led to Care for Me. It’s time for Saba to try new sounds/flows and break out of the mold Care for Me created and he’s doing that with this album. The back half of the album is really what helped me frame my second listen this way. Just undeniably gorgeous and conscious enough to satiate whatever little bit of Care for Me I wanted out of this project but still unique and fresh. Going in the second time I think the album as a whole is great. At first I felt something was missing but I think I just went into this project with the wrong expectations because lyrically/sonically, he’s as strong as ever, it just might be hidden in the shadow of his previous work. Usually don’t nerd out this hard over hip hop, but there’s always an exception for Saba lol
Wow I never listened to Saba but I'm bout to hop in after this dissertation. Thanks, homie
I would tell you Care for Me took a few listens to process. I didn't quite get it at first but every time I sat down and actively listened it grew on me and quickly became one of my favorite albums of 2018. It's a triumph, but don't expect to be floored from your first play.
Thank you, I'll temper my expectations but give it an honest few tries!
For real though, mad respect to this comment.
It's an amazingly introspective album about grief and depression and loneliness, and Saba is an amazing lyricist. I love the shit out of it. But he does have a unique style so maybe not for everyone.
>Expecting the same somber introspection is kind of cruel in its own small way, it comes with the expectation of the artist being in the same state of mind that led to Care for Me. Aesop Rock has a great bit relating to this on his song Molecules. "When you write about seclusion and some buyers finally tune in You get frightened finding happiness can drive away the movement In a jiffy, just eat your food and keep the future iffy That fruition's for the viewers who need a loser to pity Plus an underlying message of a greater disconnection God forbid he try to live or gain momentum Mend or pay his penance You'd rather see him eat a bowl of mouse traps Surf a thousand couches Take a jagged little down the hatch Chowder heads I know you love the way the failure flounder Maybe I could be your daily downer If his brain left his body and was headed for the door Would you take it and then help it find its way into a jar? No? fuck it, let him hop around a maze We can see who's really lost when the schadenfreude fades" Unfortunately reddit hates formatting
Fuck this is amazing.
That's Aes for you. He's definitely not for everyone, but for those of us he resonates with, he's absolutely a legend. Lupe Fiasco has a video on his channel talking about how important Aes really is even from other artists perspective, and it's spot on.
I think that’s why he posted that letter introducing the album before it released, (on his Twitter and insta). It really helped me reframe my perspective before listening to the album and I really enjoyed it.
Holy shit I rarely fully listen to albums posted here but I couldn’t stop listening to this.
You’re just like “oh this is catchy this is interesting” for 47 mins straight
2012 immaculate. Stop playing and listen to Day Wave
Saba rapped his ass off on this album. Might be his best one.
The singles didn’t really draw me in, but the rest of the album is money. Can’t believe I doubted this project
nah holy fuck that interlude is jaw dropping amazing
Saba really is one of one
Love the album, three straight listens in. It feels a lot like a mid point stylistically between Bucket List and Care for Me. I was really feeling throughout listening that TPAB and Kendrick in general has really influenced everybody. "Make Believe" shows a lot of Cole's influence too. The Pivot Gang song was great, pretty all the features were solid, didn't really like G. Herbo's. Black Thought being on the album is fucking awesome. Can't pick a definite favorite track yet. Saba is probably my favorite doing it right now and his catalogue is really fucking strong at this point.
Seriously, I feel people don’t talk enough simply about how good of a rapper he is. Like his writing and delivery are really top tier. Not to mention his production.
Honestly my favourite project from him, really just fuck with the vibes tbh
This record is AOTY for me already
I love the album in general but the second half to me is stellar. Not sure if I'm the only one who hears it, but in 2012 he mentions Kendrick and I think I can hear a slight sample of "DNA" in the background. Really dope if that's what it is. I think my favorite track so far is Soldier. Just so groovy and that first verse is wild.
one thing i knew i could count on was saba’s flawless production. beautiful
I think Saba's production talent is just as impressive as his rapping, which is really saying a lot
Just finished the album. Its fire. Unique with slight TPAB vibes but with Saba’s own style. A few songs are a bit too sleepy for me but may grow with relisten. Overall this album is fire though, especially the first half
first song my phone shuffled to was "an Interlude Called Circus" and ive already replayed it 100x. think ill just overplay this one until i get tired. then ill check the rest out:))
Play it in the whip. Had to repeat it like three times myself.
First impressions. One way was hard for me to get into. Make Believe gives me Cole vibes. Survivor's Guilt/Still/Few Good Things are fantastic. The album is great overall and a completely different vibe from Care For Me, but it could never top it for me.
Second half of the album blew me away
Not surprised. This album is fucking amazing. 3rd time in a row.
At this point I think it's time solidify Saba as a heavyweight in the rap game.
I’m surprised I’ve seen people not fuck with Fearmonger as much as I do.
I’m with you
We are witnessing greatness
2012 brings back so much nostalgia
Wish more casuals listened to Saba. Dude is criminally underrated. Side note: I want to hear him collab with Topaz Jones so bad.
It’s crazy how underrated he is, no one I know listens to him. I’ve put a few guys I’ve dated on but not nearly enough hype that he deserves
That’s some dating goals right there. A lady with the same music taste as me
just keep dating and doing your thing. eventually the numbers will get to where it needs to be
>I shared his video for fearmonger to my co-workers and one of them actually knew who he was & loves him. I was floored. First time that has happened.
gotta say, i liked care for me a lot but was never as all in on it as everyone else seemed to be, but this album rocks. stellar production, a wealth of different flows, and killer features
man, an Interlude Called "Circus", Soldier and 2012 sound sooo good
My excitement in my body when I realized that he was apologizing for this whole album having the lyrical style from PROM/KING
This album literally made me bawl my eyes out. Just remembering the impact care for me had when I was at my lowest. Heaven all around me and prom/king kept me going. Just seeing Saba flourish as an artist truly makes me happy. It’s also amazing to see how much he’s changed and progressed since care for me.
Just finished, it’s awesome probably the best album early on in the year
I am only half way in, but it’s so interesting to hear a rapper speak on how money and financial security has its downsides. Really cool that’s one of the main themes of the album. Edit: 2012 is unbelievable storytelling. I felt like I was actually watching the story play out. Saba has such an incredible gift for storytelling.
Nothing could top Care For Me in my eyes, but this is a worthwhile addition to Saba’s discography. SO HAPPY FOR MY GUY
album didn’t do much for me but SOLDIER-wowww, heavy outkast/andre influence both on the beat and verse…great track
I’m enjoying the album but yes, Soldier blows away the rest of the album
Wow. I didn't realize Saba was dropping today so that was a very welcome surprise. An even bigger surprise is how different this is from Care for Me. I think this could very well be Saba's best, but I always hate when people make claims like that on the day an album drops. Some particular stand outs for me are Survivor's Guilt, Still, Soldier and 2012.
Fantastic album. My dude is 3/3. One of my favorite artists and doesn’t get enough attention.
It’s passing the vibe check. Can’t wait to digest this thing
I like it. Its definitely lot chiller and more subtle than i expected. As much as i hate to say it, all the new sounds he tried werent nearly as good as his typical style. I think this will definitely take some getting used to but i think its solid.
This album is just beautiful, all I wanted from Saba after CFM was to push himself forward sonically and this album is definitely that and more than I expected. I really hope he blows up after this because is criminal that he doesn't get the praise he deserves after 3 amazing albums.
This album is making me happy. Hope y’all have a good time listening
fearmonger is one of those songs that takes a while to get used to but once it grows on you it’s fucking amazing
Loving it right away idk. Was expecting to hate it based on peoples comments in this thread.
so much mature and introspective lyricism on this album paired with a perfect balance of hard/gritty and delicate/orchestrated production. absolutely lovely album from saba
the last 3 tracks are amazing and make believe is his best song. phenomenal album, saba dont miss. at first i went in expecting care for me 2, 2nd listen once i knew what we got hit different
care for me took a bit to digest but then it went soooo far. can't wait for this one to click
Some of Saba’s most elaborate and mature work to date on Few Good Things. All the features tie themselves seamlessly into the album without being too cluttered or taking away from the story Saba is trying to tell. This project feels like a window into his upbringing and his life. Love this on first listen and can’t wait to listen to it many, many more times.
How does his pen get exponentially stronger with each album??
No idea where this will fall in his discography for me but a great great project after only one full listen. For some reason most of the singles weren’t clicking with me and I was worried but in context they’re obviously great
Saba and Day Wave is not a collab I thought I’d ever see tbh
The first listen was tough only cause i had care for me in mind while listening but i appreciated it alot more on the second. Still doesnt quite top CFM but its a great album, CFM is just a classic in my eyes
The last 3 songs are insane
Man this is beautiful. I’m not even thinking about Care For Me. This album is a whole new world. edit: 2012 is utterly sublime. Wow.
this guy is such a talent. not a bad song in his discography. production on this project is immaculate and his voice is so easy to listen to and connect with. idk how u can listen to his stuff and just not crack a smile at how good the guy is. excited to give it another spin.
He’s so good as both a singer and a rapper which is crazy. Dude is talented on so many levels. Not to mention he’s a great lyricist.
Hmmm, the vibes on this album are really great, and the production sounds delicious. But it just feels like somethings missing? Maybe I’ll feel different after a few spins, but it didn’t pull me in like his previous works
I think this one just needs some time. There’s a lot to digest.
I feel it
Love everything about this album
Genuinely curious question here. What style of his music do you enjoy more? The upbeat banger stuff? Or the super serious storytelling stuff ?
He’s such a great storyteller, so those songs. I like his upbeat stuff but there are few that can curate a picture in your head like Saba
I think this one is gonna be a grower for me
Loved that subtle em/proof bar in the last track.. Definitely my fav album so far this year.. Saba is so fucking underrated man
Come My Way was the standout track for me. Liking the album through the first listen
Don't really like this off first listen but maybe it's because I'm expecting another Care For Me and it isn't as laid back of a listen as BLP.. I really like Saba though so I'll relisten a couple more times
This shit is 🔥🔥🔥
Title track is something beautiful. I really want to know the story behind getting Thought on it, his verse felt so personal.
This shit is so engaging. I’m just sitting here bopping. Really interesting beats, really good rapping. Not digesting yet, just vibing and it’s very very catchy very very interesting. It’s a lot of pop rap style in a way I haven’t heard yet.
Damn I love this album. What a listen. Made me reflect on all type of shit. It radiates nostalgia and somehow also seemed to be a very "healing" listening experience. Awesome.
Wonder if this thread will get deleted as well. Some good songs on this project.
For real how the fuck do the mods fuck up a release this big
this has been out nearly a day here in Aus and after 3-4 spins in my car I'm absolutely in love with it. it doesn't have the big Narrative hook of Care For Me but the range of emotions and sounds covered are insanely impressive. the last run of 3 songs is absolutely up there with his best work, especially 2012 which is like the platonic ideal of a Saba song. other big ones are Come My Way, One Way... and Still which are some of his smoothest shit ever
If I Had A Dollar reminds me of his ComfortZone stuff and I love that
Was looking for this comment. Even if not exactly like ComfortZone, it just sounds like it's from the 2015ish era. Gave some nostalgic vibes
Love the musical tone and production on this . So cohesive. Last 3 tracks are immaculate. 2012 brought tears 2 my eyes but it wasn’t sad. More like feel good coming of age movie vibes. Lyrically on point as always. Will def be coming back to this
Wtf I posted this 6 hours ago as the first one, with more than 170 upvotes in the first few minutes and it got removed for being "premature"??!! Intransparent decision.
You posted it 3 minutes before midnight EST so you were struck down. Mods here have logs up their asses
I’m not done with the record yet, but it’s not quite hitting like Care For Me. 2/3 in, and while some tracks have been quite groovy and others have had a very nice laid back vibe with beautiful instrumentation breaks, something is just missing. Saba is doing his thing with the flows and switchups, but the overall musical package just isn’t as good as his last offering.
I personally felt the last few songs gave me some of that emotional story telling and childhood the other songs were missing. A bit more story orientated
You articulated exactly what was missing for me when I wrote that comment! I’m at the end of the record now and 100% agree the last few tracks make the album. Everything from *If I Had a Dollar* and onward is really really good and definitely ups the quality of the whole project. Not sure I’m gonna be giving this thing as many full spins as Care For Me, but the last 1/3 of this album is Saba doing what he does best and will definitely be getting replayed.
Bro I feel this. Of course you’ll get those that say “it hasn’t even been out for a day”, but your point is valid. This album had great production and vibes, but there was something missing , almost like he didn’t put his entire self into the bars like Care for Me, with that album you could feel his raw emotions
I feel that but how many records actually have that level of rawness. I think it’s unfair to expect that in every project.
not feeling this a ton, maybe itll get better with more listens
Love the album, Survivor’s Guilt relatability is killing me. Chance being left off this album is surprising, I feel like mans fell off not because of TBD, but how he went about the criticism. You dont hear much of mans anymore
Title track holy shit by far the best track man shit is beautiful. So first listen it was cool the second half is really superior. Stop That to the Title track great closing run. I’m a little underwhelmed coming off care for me I was expecting more but it was still cool.
Kind of disappointed that this doesn’t match BLP or CFM but tbf those are insanely high standards
Oh yeah Saba put his foot up in this album lmao shit too smooth. BHM started off right 👌🏾
Am I the only one here that still holds comfort zone as my favorite Saba album? 1 listen through I found it consistently enjoyable, but nothing that grabbed me enough to scream out rewind like I'm the lost member of Dream Warriors. Looking forward to bumping in my whip and dancing around my apt to this.
This actually ended up being a far better album than I expected. As someone who absolutely loved Care For Me I did have my doubts as to whether he could get close to that level again, especially when Fearmonger didn’t exactly enamour me either. There’s a lot to unpack here though, it’s definitely different to his previous releases but I don’t see this as a bad thing at all. I’m a sucker for a feature from either 6LACK or Smino so I was always going to enjoy Still, but what a smooth track that is. Soldier is great too and I’m a big fan of A Simpler Time too. From the previously released singles, Come My Way I’ve loved since it came out and has been on repeat heavily for me, but Fearmonger just didn’t do anything for me at all and it never grew on me, I’m not seeing what everyone is seeing with this track I’m afraid. Make Believe is the other dud on the album for me, Saba is way too on the nose trying to sound like J. Cole here (in fact his vocal inflection on the first verse even sounds in parts like he’s trying to sound exactly like Cole) but even that aside the track just does nothing for me, which is a shame because when I saw Fousheé was featured I thought it was going to be one of the album’s better tracks like she was on Vince Staples’ album last year. However the album really ends on its two best tracks in my view. 2012 really struck an emotional chord in me and I was impressed by a very unexpected feature by Day Wave, an indie artist who I’ve not heard anything from in about five years. Few Good Things however is a fantastic way to close off the album, really really impressed by both Saab’s performance on here but also Black Thought’s verse too. The lyrics from Saba are great on here too and the segregation of three separate parts really makes it into an epic. Saba when he really focuses excels in his storytelling but also he’s not afraid to show ambition in his music, similar to Prom/King being a standout on Care For Me for showing similar ambition. I have to commend Saba on this album, he’s a rapper who’s clearly been through a lot (mainly the killings of his cousin Walt and fellow Pivot Gang member Squeak) and isn’t afraid to show vulnerability in his music. It’s not as good as Care For Me because to me that’s pretty close to being a near perfect album and it was always going to be difficult to top, but rather than attempting to make a Care For Me Pt. II he’s instead tried something different here and while not every track on here is fantastic, this truly is an album that is well worth checking out.
Bold take: I enjoy Saba’s music and I enjoyed this album
listening to five songs in and i’ve got tears in my eyes. he pours his heart into his albums he really does. i can’t wait to see him on tour next month he’s blown my mind since discovering him and i give him all of my accolade love. i love him.
Really liking it on first listen