Bastard (mixtape)
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | positive[1] |
| Cokemachineglow.com | (74%)[2] |
| Sputnikmusic |   [3] |
Bastard is the debut studio album by Tyler, The Creator of OFWGKTA. The album was self-produced by Tyler, the Creator and was first released December 25, 2009.[4][5]
Background
Throughout the album, Tyler speaks to a character named Dr. TC, who acts as Tyler's therapist and guidance counselor. During the title track, Dr. TC hints at Tyler's second and third albums (2011's Goblin and 2012's Wolf, respectively) to be additional sessions with him. The songs "Odd Toddlers" and "Slow It Down" were previously released on The Odd Future Tape. A chopped and screwed version by Mike G also exists and was released online.[6] On the one year anniversary of its original release, the song "Session" was updated, replacing Brandun DeShay's verse with one by Mike G, after Tyler's falling out with DeShay. However the album is now available on Odd Future's online music store with DeShays vocals returning to the track. Tyler plans on re-releasing Bastard in a remastered physical form through their record label Odd Future Records.[7]
Reception
Bastard was ranked #32 on Pitchfork Media's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2010,[8] while the single "French" was ranked #61 on Pitchfork Media's list of the Top 100 Tracks of 2010.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bastard" | 6:09 |
| 2. | "Seven" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Odd Toddlers" (featuring Casey Veggies) | 3:36 |
| 4. | "French!" (featuring Hodgy Beats) | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Blow" | 2:55 |
| 6. | "Pigs Fly" (featuring Domo Genesis) | 3:35 |
| 7. | "Parade" | 2:23 |
| 8. | "Slow It Down" (featuring Hodgy Beats) | 3:08 |
| 9. | "AssMilk" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt) | 3:40 |
| 10. | "VCR/Wheels" | 3:28 |
| 11. | "Session" (featuring Hodgy Beats & brandUn DeShay/Mike G) | 3:35 |
| 12. | "Sarah" | 4:47 |
| 13. | "Jack and the Beanstalk" | 3:51 |
| 14. | "Tina" (featuring Jasper Dolphin & Taco) | 3:07 |
| 15. | "Inglorious" | 4:05 |
- Notes
- "Jack and the Beanstalk" contains a sample from "What More Can I Say" by Jay-Z
- The 2010 re-release replaced brandUn DeShay with Mike G on the track "Session". In October 2012, the album was re-uploaded to the Odd Future website with brandUn DeShay and Mike G both credited on the song.
References
- ^ Breihan, Tom (2011-03-14). "Articles: Odd Future Mixtapes | Features". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
- ^ Marsh, Calum (2010-10-08). "Tyler, the Creator: Bastard (Self-released; 2010)". Cokemachineglow.com. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
- ^ 23, Fort (2010-09-28). "Tyler, The Creator - Bastard (album review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
{{cite web}}:|last=has numeric name (help) - ^ "OFWGKTA: Tyler Creator - BASTARD". Oddfuture.tumblr.com. 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
- ^ "Cakes & Brains: Tyler, The Creator Presents:BASTARD". Cakesandbrains.blogspot.com. 2009-12-25. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
- ^ "The Odd Future Wolf Gang Bible «". Sibatmedia.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
- ^ wolfhaley. "will BASTARD ever be physically re-released? | Formspring". Formspring.me. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
- ^ "Staff Lists: The Top 50 Albums of 2010". Pitchfork. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
- ^ "Staff Lists: The Top 100 Tracks of 2010". Pitchfork. 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2011-03-19.