Melon took 2 points off because there wasn't any brown sugar salmon or braised bohemian beef

Melonhead was the other dude in WILSHIRE and that’s why he didn’t like it.

This is Tyler's third album since Kendrick's last album.

Anthony just admit that you don’t like Wilshire because you’re still mad Tyler tried to steal your lady

“AYO ANTHONY’S WEARING THE YELLOW FLANNEL. THAT MEANS HE’S GIVING THE ALBUM A GOOD REVIEW. WE ALSO EATING FRENCH VANILLA ICE CREAM.” - DJ Drama

When you rearrange the letters in LEMONHEAD, you get MELONHEAD. Coincidence I think not

I think Tyler has had one of the best 3 album runs in modern music

This is definitely one of the albums that Tyler, the Creator has ever made

He rhymed “malnourished” with “drown it in syrup” 10/10

Anthony, please just give out another 10. I can’t keep listening to the same five albums anymore.

Tyler: Tells a beautiful and heart-wrenching story about unrequited love, laying bare his true feelings, and putting the whole album into perspective by revealing that all of his flexing and bragging and game-spitting was the product of him being hopelessly in love with another man’s woman. Melon: this mix is ass lmao, NEXT

Anothony: "wilshire bad" Me: *checks comments to validate my opinion that it's the centerpiece of the album* cool beans

The only reason Anthony didn’t give it a 10 was because Lemonhead wasn’t called melonhead

"Actually, it is good"- Anthony, from his lunch break

Anthony, saying "I'm a fucking walking paradox, no I'm not" for 12 minutes is not a review.

Anthony just hates WILSHIRE because it’s about his wife.

DAMN. i didn’t know Geneva was in Switzerland. *7/10*

This would’ve been a 10 if Anthony got that Bieber Bussy.

“GRAT-TAT-TAT-TAT-TAT-TAT” - 10/10 “FRENCH VANILLA ICE CREAM” - 8/10 Society

the way the Wilshire instrumental loops without much change made me zone into the words and the story even more. the whole experience put me in a trance and it was one of my favourite tracks of the album.

flower boy - igor - call me if you get lost is an absolutely crazy run, good stuff to tyler

I’m gonna bet the reason he doesn’t like wilshire is because of whatever’s going on with the right ear

With this album Tyler has accomplished one of the greatest three album runs of all time. Not only did he put out three amazing albums, but they were all very different from each other, while also being focused and reflective of his mental state and life experiences. He didn't just put out 3 great albums, but creatively expressed himself in a way that was experimental and unique while still being genuine and not feeling like he was pushing boundaries just to push them. Tyler was able to genuinely express himself while expanding the boundaries of hiphop and making BANGERS!

Melon, chanting “Igor is better” for twelve minutes isn’t much of a review.

I really think the technical issues kept Anthony from seeing Wilshire for what it really was: the key to understanding the rest of the album. IMO it re-contextualizes the braggadocio and jet setting to be less about Tyler showing off and more about Tyler recovering his self-worth after being rejected. Shit, he even brings along a dedicated hypeman. It's pure escapism.

Throughout Tyler’s 3 recent albums he evolved like a Pokémon as an artist.

I quite liked Wilshire, The way the mixing was done gave me a feel of him explaining it while on the phone. Whilst I understand that it can feel tiring because of the length of the track, I still didn't have much issue with it myself

1. Why did he pronounce Wil-SHIRE like that? It's Wilshire Blvd... the street he drove down while he was taking the heartbreak in he speaks of on the track. 2. Wilshire IS THE HEART OF THE ALBUM. This heartbreak is the emotional backbone of the whole story -- he drops more context and pieces of the story throughout the album all culminating into wilshire. He did the whole song in like two takes on a shitty reference mic. It's supposed to sound gritty - its like raw sadness. DAMN TONY.

Tyler even staring at u like he knows you’re out of line for ur wilshire take

"Ayo Melon, this is mysterious shit. How can you give this an 8" - DJ Khaled

Anthony…saying “yb did it better” for 12 minutes is not a review.

anthony, calling tyler for 12 minutes trying to tell him you’re lost is not a review

Anthony you can’t just give CMIYGL a 2 because you think he was talking abt your gf on wilshire

Fantano doesn't like "Wilshire" because he scared of human emotion

So I’m in no way an expert on Tyler’s music. Been listening to him on and off for years, but idk. This album is special. Like really. And I think your review was great and agree with a lot of it, but my main disagreement I have with how you viewed it is I think the woman that he refers to is the main subject of the whole work. His vanity and description of his life and success is just the backdrop. It’s used to highlight how crazy it is that even though he still has everything, he still wants her more than anything, the one thing he can’t have. It’s sad, but also happy, he’s moving on and reflecting about her, but focusing on his accomplishments and happiness and fame while still having her in the back of his mind and on the surface. I think his relationship to her ties the whole album together. I don’t know honestly how it stacks up to his other works. Don’t know if I can really compare them, but I have this album on constant repeat. 10/10 hands down

Why are you all surprised he didn’t like Wilshire when he’s not a person that cares for someone’s personal story? Did y’all forget about mbdtf already?

Sorry Mellon you’re too late I’ve already given it a 10/10

You can’t deduct 2 points just because he didn’t name the song MELONHEAD

I hate how quickly Fantano dismisses Wilshire. It’s one of his best songs he’s ever done. 8 minutes or straight raps about a very complex and intimate moment. I felt like I was there and experienced it all with the way he wrote it. It’s an achievement for Tyler. I listed on my AT studio headphones and the mix didn’t bother me one bit. It’s a little funky but keeps it from getting too monotonous. Certain double track words pop in the left channel and keep you engaged to the words. The separation of audio stops you from just losing his voice as background audio in this 8 minute song. I think it’s much much better than he’s giving credit for. I was floored when I heard this. This is like his “Sing About Me, Dying of Thirst.”

Melon I think your initial review of lumberjack and your dislike of Wilshire is holding you back from seeing cmiygl as anything more than a vanity project. Songs like corso sweet/thought you wanted to dance and wilshire show that while tyler does have a lot to brag about he has a history of missing out on love interests in spite of his fame and popularity.

Tyler’s run has been unprecedented. He will go down as one of the greatest artists of all time. Now I’m just waiting for Melon to review The Sober Tape and I’m good 👌🏿😎

Man, I'm with everyone on "Wilshire": in the morning I first listened to this record and was half asleep for most of it, this was the song that I was remembering for the rest of the day because of how relatable it can be. Absolutely disagree with your opinion on that particular track.

Was hoping Melonhead would give this at least a 9 but this is Tyler’s best work yet. From the arrangement of his features in each song, the intricate and nostalgic production and overall creative storytelling. With more plays, this album is sure to be a timeless set of tracks with compelling writing to depict each of the scenarios Tyler is in. Plus, DJ Drama is honestly such a fantastic hypeman and adds so much depth to each track.

Let’s be honest: you may agree, you may disagree, but EVERYONE expected this score.

The fact that you didn’t list “creator” as one of his titles makes me mad

Wilshire isn’t meant for headphones. It’s meant to be listened to in the car at night while you cry and think about your person. Don’t even hear the static this way.

We need a “Call Me If You Get Lost but it’s just some dude’s voice”

“Least favorite track: WILSHIRE” is the kind of stuff that puts you on the path to Hell Fantono

I wanted to see another 10, melon

Tyler just got 3 yellow flannels in a row. That deserves a video in its own

Wilshire is such an emotional moment on the record, I have no idea how someone can not like it. It’s a very touching story of love and heartbreak.

Melon, you can’t just say “I would have called him, but he never gave me his phone number!” and laugh at your own joke for 12 minutes and call that a review, very disappointed.

Fantano called this a "vanity album" and I suppose it is at some points, but I honestly feel Fantano missed one of Tyler's big points of "I have all these amazing things, yet I don't have the one girl I love." Tyler ending up the loser of a love triangle (yet again) counter acts all his bragging earlier on in the record and really ties up the album thematically. Sure money and fame is nice, but it's not enought to make up for a lack of love. I just think Fantano's lack of interest in Wilshire was what kept him from giving the album a 9, which is how I'd have ranked it were I the bald one in front of a camera

Reviewing ‘Call Me if You Get Lost’ for 12 min, is not a review Melon.

There is so much going on with the instrumentals of this album. It is so dense and layered and just so good. I am floored that we can get music with so much nuance and detail. For those who spend the time to really get into this album they will be so rewarded. I’m blown away by how good this is.

CMIYGL will easily go down as Tyler's sixth album

Turn that 8 upside down, now it’s an 8.

excellent review as always, anthony. was a little bit concerned in the middle when you momentarily forgot the track order and tried to dial tyler's birth date for help because you thought it was his phone number but i'm glad you found your footing afterwards. keep up the good work!

I dunno man, I personally loved Wilshire. It's written so well and I love the story that it tells.

WILSHIRE goin down as one of the best tracks in history

Tyler: gives us CMIYGL, a few performances, shows, and merch Us: we love it all Tyler: ok see you in two years *BYE*

Never thought I'd hear fantano say "NBA youngboy steals the track"

I find the braggadocios element to the album to be a part of Tyler’s growth. He’s showing us how he now deals with emotional turmoil is a healthier (maybe not the healthiest) way. Where in Flower Boy he complained about having all these things but still being bored but here he is using these things to help him “seize the day” and live in the moment. He is happy. He is enjoying his fruits and making the most out of life in spite of this love connection gone wrong. Tyler is telling how he has grown as a person. He’s telling us he’s good. He equipped to deal with whatever comes his way. It’s a great story and it’s good to know he has matured enough to take life’s curve balls head on. It definitely adds to the album.

Anthony, saying Youngboy better for 5 minutes isn’t a review

Love that cover on the wall looks like Tyler is just staring at melon

Wilshire was beautiful. Can’t say why but it resonated with me so strongly from the first time I heard it. I love the candidness of it and it feels so deeply personal and real. I also think it brings the whole album together with this idea of Tyler having so much success yet not getting the thing he wants most.

When this album dropped at midnight me, my brother and 2 friends listened to it and one of them kept whining about how it wasn’t as good as Igor while the rest of us were just trying to enjoy it, I was pretty hooked on both the production and samples, 2 things that've consistently kept me invested in hip-hop, but overall I’d have to go in deeper to truly give a more well put together opinion on it

This would’ve been a 10 if DJ Drama was eating Melon Flavored Ice Cream.

Never have I clicked on a review so fast

Wilshire hit me hard. I personally can relate to the way Tyler is feeling and never had a song hit me like that before. I understand that you're looking at the music purely from a musical standpoint. But i was kind of wishing for more of a breakdown of Wilshire. But how much more can u break it down if it's all layed out for u.

You can feel how MF DOOM affected the way Tyler The Creator choose his beats and the flow.

"CALL ME IF YOU GET A YELLOW FLANNEL" Tyler to DJ Khaled.

Melon you’re just jealous that you don’t look malnourished

Wilshire is the centerpiece of the whole album. Every song points back to it. There's nothing wrong with the mix, and I'd even say the fact that the mix is different aligns with the idea behind the song: "I have all this, but I want you more". The rest of the record is well-put-together, showy, and emotionally shallow, and this song is different because it reflects how much of a mess Tyler felt like after the entanglement, and we get to see him in such greater depth. Wilshire is the reason this album was made. The rest just goes to further prove his point

its an effortlessly well-crafted, tastefully disconnected dream of an album. i can picture tyler answer the question "if you could do whatever you wanted with an album, what would you do?" and he just starts listing off all kinds of stuff. and then makes it happen, good and bad, high points and low.

this is easily one of tyler’s albums of all time

“Hangin out poolside with a hottie all day” I miss those days with you too Melon

This entire album was so freaking good. Hard to compare it to Igor but it's still absolutely amazing.

This is tyler’s best album

Melon, I don’t think it deserved a Not Good because it “didn’t have enough Bieber bussy.”

If he recognized Wilshire for being a necessary, vulnerable track that cocludes a narrative, and weighs down this braggadocios album, he would’ve given this the 9 that it is

Here are some of my favorites from the album, Safari- I love the flute+the beat makes it a great listen. Mama talk+rise!- rise is a great song that gave me see you again vibes, it also pairs nicely with mama talk but it’s up to u at that point. Juggernaut- do I need to explain?

this album will age like fine wine already is ageing nicely, I can tell it will only do so further

Repeatedly calling random numbers saying “I’m lost” trying to find Tyler is not a review Melon.

DJ Drama: Aight, where do you want me to adlib on the album? Tyler: Yes.

I feel like if this album was an essay then WILLSHIRE is the thesis. The knowledge of that situation explains the vibes / his moods in all the other tracks.

i really appreciate Tyler's versatility. Dude does not make the same thing twice

Everytime I hear Momma Talk, all I can imagine is Tyler's mom being a mob boss

bieber bussy

Really enjoying listening to this album. My only complaints are that 1. I love Wilshere and like to sing over the beat in the car and 2. it's hard to listen to anything for a while after a Tyler record, his sound is just so unique 😊

nah man you didn't understand it, it's not a vanity project is an exploration on vanity. it kind of tells a story about someone (tyler) that has money and can travel to many places but is not able to fill the void in his heart, there was someone on Wilshire that did, but they couldn't be together so he's back to vanity and emptyness

The best part of this album for me was the direction away from Igor it took, really shows that Tyler still makes music for himself and not the critics

anthony. yelling “DJ DRAMA! TYLER BAUDILARE!” while spinning your chair in circles is not a review

WILSHIRE is a fucking classic already you’re tweaking

I think the low mixed vocals worked for IGOR, feel like they should have been mixed higher on this.

Melon, yelling out “Tyler, the creator” while being “lost” is not a review. Smh

Hearing tyler’s mom do his voice felt like a hug

better than clb and donda fr

When Tyler said, "why would you have to lie? ", while backing up his mom got me.

It's interesting your main complaint with the record was Tyler's vanity but your least favorite track ended up being Wilshire, considering what a contrast it is to the flexing he does on the rest of the album. He talks about all the money he has and all the things he can buy with it, but then this track is the opposite, it's about something he wanted more than anything else but couldn't have. It doesn't have a happy ending, he's basically just like "it was a shit situation, I fucked up" It's very raw and human and by putting it near the end of the record it changes the context of the rest of the album by showing how all of those material things he indulges in are just temporary joys, and that he'll always eventually get bored and be looking on to the next thing. Hence the theme of traveling throughout; he's never satisfied with where he's at. Of course a good share of it is about him being able to sit back and appreciate where he is and what he's accomplished, but he also seems to be saying that he only feels so good about the present because he has so much new stuff on the horizon to look forward to. The flexing is just a way to measure his insatiable appetite for life