Logic - Under Pressure ALBUM REVIEW

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Maryland rapper Logic releases his commercial debut.
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FAV TRACKS: GROWING PAINS III, GANG RELATED, SOUL FOO D, UNDER PRESSURE
LEAST FAV TRACK: METROPOLIS
LOGIC - UNDER PRESSURE / 2014 / DEF JAM / POP RAP, CONSCIOUS HIP HOP
6/10
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right? What did you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh?

[@mulefa1]

What is this misusage of the yellow flannel

[@ok-xo3ot]

mulefa1 The early days of a young melon in transitioning. He had not yet discovered the power of the yellow flannel, it was nor but a shirt to the smol anthony.

[@derekjeter4583]

Anything 6 and above is a yellow flannel. 6/10 is a good rating

[@carrotcake6572]

Derek Jeter no it’s not. Yellow flannel is reverted for phenomenal, not just good

[@genesisosuna]

You must be new.

[@davidm9026]

Derek Jeter nowadays Melon only wears the yellow flannel for 8/10 or higher

[@Rangez]

Logic - Hi theneedledrop - You sound like Kendrick Lamar

[@ssnago]

He does tho

[@vezon9436]

@@ssnago he doesn't

[@alejandrojoseglinoga1527]

@@vezon9436 I actually heard the title track to this play once and I thought it was a Section.80-GKMC era Kendrick song that I had not heard, maybe some bonus track. Then I learned what it was.

[@ssnago]

@@vezon9436 the beats and the way he structures his songs sound like Kendricks. Not exactly his Voice

[@perf301]

@@joshodell1305 logic flow is different, like way different. Logic is only stylistically like kdot in production.

[@frigidstarslp5679]

*Wears yellow flannel* *gives Logic a 6/10*

[@jdlogan48]

I was searching for this comment

[@e.moylan]

Think this was before he used the flannel for only good albums

[@ketchup5159]

raining blood

[@andyspendlove1019]

@@e.moylan yeah, it didn't become a thing until the TPAB review a few months later

[@brusselseastside3546]

@@e.moylan nuh uh he been wearing it for a while, it’s been a thing for alost two years years now

[@MR12AMAZING]

Wasn't really a Logic Fan going into this but after a few listens this album definitely deserves a 7/10 or 8/10.

[@dull_dawid]

actually this album deserves 4/10 or 3/10 because Logic is corny, he can rap bu he can't make good music

[@MR12AMAZING]

Taquito "Can't make good music", Open your ears man.

[@lizardon111]

+Taquito Obviously you have shitty taste in music

[@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663]

It's HIS OPINION...the 6/10 score comes from HIM not the entire world. I don't understand what y'all don't get about that....

[@brendanwright9546]

Logics best album IMO. Incredible true story is good too. After that it just gets worse and worse.

[@TheNBAALLTHEWAY]

I get the different sounds and styles but Under Pressure: 6/10 Lil Boat: 7/10 There's something wrong here

[@hazmatTV736]

TheNBAALLTHEWAY in regards to the type of album it is

[@iked3847]

He also rates the artists separately based off of their capability as an artist, not to compare with others

[@tootybooddy8184]

also: lil boat is fucking amazing

[@KiloPage777]

Tootybooddy lil boat is fucking terrible

[@tootybooddy8184]

Kaelo Phayane my god I love that album so much

[@anfer.sneeze]

im a huge Kendrick fan, i literally just discovered Logic like last week. i hear no Kendrick at all. not in the instrumental, not in his lyrics, not in his theme, not in his flow. i get that maybe theres a Kendrick influence, but for the most part Logic sounds pretty original to me.

[@anfer.sneeze]

ight, at first when i listened to it i didnt think Kendrick, but now that yall mention Kendrick i can hear it in Logics songs.

[@awesomecoolepicawesome]

I agree and disagree. I can see where he uses samples but I legit listened to both albums side by side the other day, and I couldn't tell. Kendrick and Logic are both unique and although Logic clearly has inspirations, UP was definitely his own shit. I didn't think of GKMC at all.

[@anfer.sneeze]

TheGusBus97 yeah i agree. Logic is original no doubt. even tho i hear Kendrick now i still think its Logics own shit. but what i mean is i can hear the inspiration a lot more now. its probably just a mind fuck cuz i didnt hear it at first, but since everybody is comparing Logic to Kendrick my mind hears Kendricks vibe now.

[@ANTAGONISER]

Lol one of his songs have "Sing about me" type of intro

[@awesomecoolepicawesome]

I'm Jensen Yes that was blatantly obvious though. He wasn't trying to rip it off, i'm pretty sure he sampled it and changed the beat up a bit. The song you are talking about is 'Metropolis', but because it was a sample, people are okay with it. Mainly it's the other songs where his general 'style' makes people think he sounds like Kendrick. Which I get and don't get. Nothing wrong with Metropolis though...even Kendrick has tons of samples in his albums.

[@sickmondo2333]

Remember when we said Logic sounded original and we loved his projects? What a time to be alive...

[@Noname-nk5kv]

yeah

[@andrews.2980]

Woowow Facts. There are some duds but overall the album is pretty solid

[@BOAYang]

“Original” lol

[@Tylericous]

Woowow it was my first album of his and I honestly enjoyed it very much

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

@Woowow that shit trash

[@theneedledrop]

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! I'M SORRY IF WE DISAGREE ON HOW "CLASSIC" THIS ALBUM IS. I JUST DON'T HEAR IT, HONESTLY. I HEAR A LOT OF POTENTIAL, THOUGH. NOT HATING ON LOGIC IN ANY WAY. I THINK HE'S A SOLID RAPPER, AND I SEE WHY YOU LIKE HIM. I'M JUST NOT GOING GAGA. THAT'S ALL.

[@Thefutureofsuccessbootygang]

I'll say it again A-f-r-o is a phenom emcee that what obliterate your favorite rapper and he's only 17

[@diebyeguy]

It's not a "Classic" but it deserves more than a 6/10 (maybe a 7.5/10), but so did Acid Rap by Chance and Because The Internet by Gambino did have flaws but it deserved to be a bit higher. But I'm a Hip-Hop head and your more of a music nerd or all genres. So I guess we look at things different. I respect your opinion nevertheless.

[@x3naurus]

diebyeguy perhaps you're just looking at it from an educational sort of way, but 5's are pretty successful, on this chart. Usually it's personal gripes with it, which, in all of those albums, that's exactly it. What's more important is making sure you're seeing the album entirely, without hype. Though he did a fine review for Because the Internet, I think DeadEndHipHop did a much better one, with no numbers to distract you.

[@bunvag]

Review Stalley's OHIO !!!!!!!!!

[@vladmhb]

i finally agree with you man,wow...Now don't get it twisted,i am a Logic fan,but i kinda think that sometimes he just sounds the same and luckily that evil ass flow,like on growing pains III,compensates his lyricism(rhyming more precisely).I honestly think people sayin that this one is an 8+ are on a different page.Anyway,didn't dissapoint me,pretty solid record and all that,fav tracks:growing pains III,soul food and under pressure.Next things i look forward to see are B4.DA.$$,Shady XV and Kendrick's new shit

[@spamwithrice]

Personally I didn't hear Kendrick or anybody else...and Kendrick is my favorite. I thought this was Album was at least an 8, and Logic sounded like Logic.

[@jebbobo5517]

Thank you idk why people always gotta bring up another rapper when listening to someone else. I've noticed its way more with logic though even though I don't hear like any Kendrick in his stuff.

[@oshiria]

If you listen to Good Kid, m.A.A.d city, you’ll hear similar samples, particularly “Bitch Don’t kill my vibe” vs “Addiction” by Logic. Another similar sample is from “Sing About Me, I’m Thirsty” vs Metropolis. Some of Logic’s flow is very Kendrick as well, I don’t think one is better than the other, I like both. However Logic certainly is inspired by Kendrick

[@Alex-fz3mc]

+Oshiria Addiction actually came out before Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe.

[@Venenoso]

Oshiria tell me a song where logic sounds like Kendrick please.

[@oshiria]

Venenoso I’d probably have to say some lines from Blacker the Berry by Kendrick share a similar style to Logic

[@jgwentworth8329]

I completely disagree, this album was a strong 9/10 for me. I loved all of the beats and I thought the Intro was one of the best tracks because it is very emotional and gets me through the day honestly. His lyrical content is much different than most rappers, which I love. Even if he does go mainstream with it, like on Bounce and Never Enough it still does not sound like anything on mainstream radio, it still sounds fresh and different. Logic is perfect at mastering mainstream elements and combining them with a little extra lyricism and story-telling that is better than most artists. All of the beats were fantastic in my opinion and fit Logic's voice, delivery, and flow perfectly. And the fact that he can do regular time, double time, and even triple time rapping is impressive. He switches up different flows on songs (which is hardly done anymore in mainstream accessible hip-hop) and he is just nice, respectful, and relatable MC overall. He is amazing towards his fans and really makes an effort to support them and show them love and that gains my highest respects because you just don't see that anymore. Amazing album. Best hip-hop from this year in my opinion.

[@jgwentworth8329]

I also do not agree with your approach of comparing artists to other artists. It is not a good review tactic in my opinion. You take the art for what it is and you don't judge off other artists. Yes, Logic takes inspiration from Kendrick but I don't believe any of these tracks were even close to being a "GKMC throw away" or anything of the sort. I think that claim is very ignorant and an ill-informed one at that. Logic is his own person and wants his art looked at that way. I think we as reviewers owe him the due diligence to look at HIS art as HIS creation and not anyone else's.

[@48SA]

Justin Greene Yes this "Logic Loves Everyone" train is about to derail.

[@a.alonso5132]

I love Anthony's reviews even though I don't agree with him most of the time, but it's fucking annoying that thing that he does where he constantly compares artist with other artist, and even more annoying when he compares the album of an artist with the more old albums of that particular artist, it just gives the impression that his opinions are always biased and are not professional reviews, but yeah, it's his opinion after all...

[@B47ANCE]

the entire middle of your argument was talking about how good of a rapper he is, no one is denying that, but compared to his other projects, under pressure was not as good as a debut album should be

[@jgwentworth8329]

JoVaughnScott I think this was his best project by far

[@stijndepoorter8319]

What the hell?? Logic - Under Pressure 6/10 Mac Miller WMWTSO 6/10 J Cole Forest Hills Drive 6/10 Best this is just bad... These albums were awesome and lyrical amazing!

[@Yondaime751]

This nigga really just put "good" and "Mac Miller" in the same sentence😂😂

[@brendanwright9546]

Top5DeadorAlive you sound dumb as fuck Mac is one of the most slept on artist OAT he makes reflective music, hype songs, depressive music. Exploring all aspects of a drug addicts mind, someone struggling with fame, depression, and all kinds of things. Go get context of his life at the time then listen and you’ll change your opinion.

[@jordanb3120]

2014Fhd and wmwtso are classics. And under pressure is a nice ass album.

[@brendanwright9546]

Jordan B For sure on that. You should check out the Faces mixtape if you haven’t already, top 3 mixtapes of all time imo

[@jordanb3120]

@@brendanwright9546 Ik Faces is a classic too. R.i.p Mac legend. For other great tapes check out Fnl, The warm up and Young sinatra

[@wasteman9548]

Cmon man I know it's your opinion but you gave Lil yacht's album a higher rating than this..

[@twood12301]

Jake Mummich apples and oranges man

[@wasteman9548]

Tommy Tootsters mm yeh fair enough I'm just looking at it as an overall musical standpoint I guess

[@SThaMogul]

This album is very above average. The Kendrick comparisons are legit, but again he has his own lane. You also failed with the "why is there random robotic voices". It was by design from Tribe Midnight Marauders album. We gotta give this a push rather bashing. Logic is legit.

[@jayska23]

I agree with him the robotic voices at the end of the songs are just pointless information

[@samlat48]

Jay Diaz Midnight Marauders you fucking idiot -.-

[@fwright22]

10pagolfer see if he did more small skits then there'd be EVEN MORE Kendrick comparisons here. Maybe that's why he didn't do it and kept the robotic voice blurbs as an extra

[@404thomascw]

I don't understand how these people don't get the fact that the voices are a direct shout out to ATCQ. It's a shame, most of these people won't take Logic for what he is: One of the best MCs to come around in a long time. LOGIC IS THE TRUTH

[@samlat48]

Oh, I know. If compared to the entire spectrum of hip-hop discography, Under Pressure really isn't very groundbreaking. But compared at least to the albums released in the past year and their respective quality, I think the album more than easily holds its own, and to call it an album of the year contender would definitely not be an overstatement. Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that I just really like Logic. But I get you bro :D

[@lukejamesbgn]

It's always interesting to hear different opinions on albums. Personally, I think this album is about a 9/10 and a legit contender for hip-hop album of the year.

[@j.casillas569]

Why such a high rating?

[@lukejamesbgn]

SunCas Ras I liked pretty much everything about it - the production, the flows, the bars, the content, the story-telling, the honesty, the cohesiveness, etc. I don't want to type up an essay though because I already did my review for it lol

[@moonlemon09]

Wow, a sensible reaction to someone who disagrees with you? It's not every day you see that in these comment sections.

[@lukejamesbgn]

moonlemon09 It's all just music discussion to me, and I love that regardless of agreements or disagreements. I don't get angry or emotional about it. Everyone's ears like what they like!

[@j.casillas569]

We should have more discussions like this. haha.

[@KOdden3]

Logic- exist Melon- 😡

[@rulechanga]

I have mad respect for you Fantano, but I have to disagree with this review. Logic is simply trying to bring back that old school swag of hip hop. Nothing too clubby, just simple, down-to-earth intuitive bars. I'll admit there are a few tracks that sound similar to other artists' songs, but logic has taken inspiration from so many talented, diverse emcees (both new and old) and has attempted to craft his own sort of "new-school, old-style" persona - like the Frank Sinatra of rap music, hence his alter-ego. He's one of those guys who just reeks of class. But again, all my opinion. And as usual I respect yours, well done.

[@spencertower8539]

Thanks for the laughs I needed that today

[@chrisperez4588]

4 likes a year nice

[@roman.nose.enjoyer]

well, this comment didn’t age well

[@WyWid]

@@spencertower8539 lol! Why was your response to a genuine and unfunny comment hilarious

[@thelyinglama218]

This aged like milk

[@BrianJr_]

Didnt kendrick lamar use the same sample that logic used on addiction? "bitch dont kill my vibe came out in 2012" addiction came out in 2011 on his young sintra mixtape . Gkmc is dope but im just saying people are complaing over logic stealing sampless...

[@freddymain6910]

Indeed he did.

[@BrianJr_]

Thats what im saying and people act like logic copying gkmc is bad it isnt bad thats what makes a classic if gkmc is having that much influnece on artist to sample from k dot that isnt bad thats what a classic is all about .

[@HumanBean520]

Boom Clap Bachelors, tiden flyver

[@BrianJr_]

And you think sing about me was kendricks beat he sampled that beat too ?. So im saying people shouldnt be complaing about logic using kendricks beat because kdot sampled the same beat as logic did

[@BrianJr_]

And if you read my commment right i said didnt kendrick sample the same song as logic did on bitch dont kill my vibe that logic had on additction i never said it was logics sonng but it isnt kendrickss either You clearly didnt read my comment at all

[@chrisk3405]

This is the one classic in Logic’s discography. Songs like Soul Food, Nikki, Under Pressure, and Alright are fire. 8/10 Edit: In hindsight, I used the word classic too lightly but it’s still a good album

[@aaymanafzal2499]

TITS and welcome to forever are both classics as well

[@wilberts.cubero3629]

Classic? Yeah... no. Just because it's his only good album doesn't make it a classic. Ya'll sound like Drake fans putting Take Care on the same level as MBDTF lol.

[@musiclifter5424]

Yeah no, it’s a great album but it ain’t no classic

[@johnrecardo6841]

Wilbert S. Cubero it’s not his only good album

[@wilberts.cubero3629]

@@johnrecardo6841 TITS was average, Everybody and YSIV were mediocre as hell, he spent 3/4 of the time ripping off his contemporaries and being a 'lyrical miracle spiritual individual'; and Supermarket and COADM were just unlistenable.

[@vincent8519]

Im here after the release of COADM, he was pretty good once

[@JayConnor210]

Same man I hope we get the og lyrical good music making Logic

[@adankpancake]

@@JayConnor210 his prime was in 2015

[@Gutterboyofficial]

Just wait, more is to come

[@ashimghale3969]

@@Gutterboyofficial we'll see bout that

[@eliaszak3613]

Well I’m here after no pressure to tell you he just released his greatest body of songs ever which were just incredible

[@kepl3r21b2]

This guy clearly hate every rapper except for kendrick

[@Hotmanlion12]

So he hates Freddie Gibbs (9/10), Death Grips (10/10), Ab-Soul (8/10, Joey Bada$$ (8/10), Schoolboy Q (8/10)?

[@kepl3r21b2]

Yes

[@mandel4065]

KEPL3R 21b 6/10 is good.

[@kepl3r21b2]

But like he gave 6 to 2014 forest hills drive, 6 under pressure, 6 to my beautiful dark twisted fantasy.... Wtf

[@jowandave]

KEPL3R 21b So? he's on par with other reviewers. PLus he doesnt listen to hiphop only. Maybe the influence he got from other music affects his OPINION.

[@berleezysbloodcells7076]

I can respect your opinion of not being the biggest fan of his music but you need to stop comparing him to Kendrick so much…

[@serialdrunkdriver]

His praise of Kendrick Lamar is 100% justifiable. You're just mad. Truth does that.

[@Lizard1582]

Why wouldnt he compare them?

[@serialdrunkdriver]

LIZARD Δ EXACTLY! Everybody is afraid of answering this question! :o Everybody scared to look in the mirror when I'm around - K dot

[@berleezysbloodcells7076]

lolyermad not mad at all. I just don't hear the similarity between them. Don't get me wrong Kendrick is a goat but I still prefer Logic

[@serialdrunkdriver]

Why ? Kendrick is more ethnic, I think they do have stylistic differences as well. People generally accuse Logic of being a fusion of his contemporaries while lacking personal touch on his own style, that is how the rhetoric goes.

[@benjuko]

From under pressure to no pressure. I feel like this new album will be insane Edit: I was right

[@eliaszak3613]

I3enjino fucken oath you were

[@karimitani8024]

yessir u were

[@conserva-chan2735]

Gang Related is one of the best hip hop songs of the mid 10s.

[@l3aIIin23]

wtf a 6? this album is a 10/10 for me

[@Ipod1832]

9/10 id say still awesome

[@blakehoule6698]

You must be 13

[@saturnjr9136]

RD wtf a 10? this album is a 6/10 for me

[@carterhays9302]

i'd give like an 8.5 def not anywhere near a 10 or a 6 imo

[@booker4984]

8 to 9/10

[@ArchibaldEdits]

4:28 Logic wasn't talking before the intro dropped; that was the pianist, Steve Wyreman, talking.

[@Xay_drew]

10/10

[@wokkstara8138]

not trying to hate or anything but why does he always compare other artists with Kendrick Lamar??

[@serialdrunkdriver]

Like who? Nas? Who has yet to top his 1994 album? Tribe?

[@threat9231]

Titom025 Nah lol

[@serialdrunkdriver]

Titom025 Who are these rappers that live in your imagination?

[@JoshTheGreat33]

6ix he tried marrying Kendrick but got turned down

[@serialdrunkdriver]

HYPEBROS TV Hahaha and he tilted all these hip hop fanboys that hate Kendrick for being the best lmao!!!!

[@emirbajrovic4444]

the intro tho

[@diepersona]

OmeGa Pr3mir It made me cringe hard af

[@serialdrunkdriver]

It was savage af ur just not into metal.

[@diepersona]

lolyermad True assumption mate, but still cringy intro hmm

[@serialdrunkdriver]

ShabazZiii Bam It was fun, you're just miserable lmao.

[@axxelandros]

OmeGa Pr3mir whats the song tho?

[@phnx_eth]

Harsh

[@phnx_eth]

All i said was harsh. grow up you fucking failure of a human

[@hiroxprima]

Na thats decent for fantano. I expected him to give a lower score based on his taste

[@AnthraxMegadeth]

6 is harsh? I love this album but a 6 is not harsh.

[@phnx_eth]

***** ............ no.

[@phnx_eth]

im not saying that i dont play cod but you clearly dont know me. I've been a hip-hop fan for many years and my music taste doesnt originate from cod.

[@blakeleonard3990]

Redux review is needed

[@eduardozepol2000]

Melon doesn't change his opinions much, the only significant redux reviews are TLOP, Swimming and Plastic Beach...

[@PrismIsAPuck]

I think the line where logic says "I'm from Maryland where they shoot you in the dark of the knight like Christopher Nolan" was clever as fuck. I don't really agree with 6/10 review because I personally enjoyed this album so much I would almost give it a 10, and I also saw a comment that said fantano has some sort of hate for logic and I kinda of agree to some extent, but anyways, he is entitled to his own opinion. Btw soul food is fucking amazing it's my favorite song off the album

[@brendanwright9546]

Prism this guy has no idea what good music is

[@TALE727]

@@brendanwright9546 who?

[@brendanwright9546]

Tuan Le lol I prolly should’ve made that clear. Fantano, he’s a little too biased, if he has a review channel it should be based on the album in a contextual concept based off of what the album wants to be and other things. This album, though I don’t play it often, is easily an 8. It has an extremely unique feeling, Fantano is always looking for a way to compare to Kendrick and that impairs his ability to review the music. Just my take.

[@TALE727]

@@brendanwright9546 I agree. I love this album

[@traplover6357]

@@brendanwright9546 "always looking for a way to compare to Kendrick" for every rap album? No. You have a bias against him via strawmanning him.

[@lunanielsen9144]

The internet: doesn't know how to take a fucking opinion

[@abdul5268]

ikr u cant say i have a bad opinion its my opinion lol

[@threewordusername]

alright here's the thing, people can't deal with others opinions because they have THE RIGHT TOO. that's a part of a good democracy.

[@mustafaalaani45]

u do realize that anyone can criticize his opinion right? just cuz it is his opinion doesn't mean that no one can talk or comment over it.

[@trvs3205]

Yes but inconsistent opinions which show inherent biases towards certain rappers is a fucking joke. The constant contradictions and general hypocrisy of Anthony pisses me off.

[@trvs3205]

I was talking about Anthony in general, so I don't get the whole, "he didn't like Logic's album therefore I hate him", reused argument. I don't give a fuck if he likes Logic's album or not, but he needs to at least be consistent with the ratings he gives to albums, otherwise he loses credit as a critic. I'm sure you agree with me on some point right? Have you seen a rating and gone, "I disagree with that", of course you have. There's a reason he gave Q a low score and Yachty a high one, bias plain and simple. The majority agreed it should be the other way around, that's how you know if there's bias or not.

[@sidsr]

He gave under pressure a 6 and lil pumps mixtape a 7, let that sink in...

[@christiansalt8079]

guyi56 he just hates logic

[@TheTryhardBeast12]

Two completely different albums lol

[@andrewclover7771]

10/10, how could this be a six l mean just listen to the song under pressure and what he sampled it from

[@zacharyzamora3049]

I agree that this album sounds like it's done by a fan of hip-hop, but i LIKE that. UP DOESNT have a competitive vibe, but that's why it can be FELT by fans. It doesnt feel like he has to make it known he's the greatest like every rapper out there does, it feels like he's using hip-hop as an artistic outlet which makes it feel real. I disagree with the idea that Logic does it because it's a hit genre, and would argue that he's doing it out of love for hip-hop. Also, i agree the little additions of facts were unnecessary, but i found it pretty interesting.

[@mazasis_princas456]

Yeah, I mean if it sounds like an album from a Hip-hop fan, that just makes it more relatable for us, other Hip-hop fans.

[@theperson8999]

Logic also literally says multiple times through the album that he raps for the love of hip hop too

[@alphalax7747]

Well if youre rapping youre already are using hip hop as an artistic outlet no matter what

[@sachinpandya2518]

“If i sell a brick I can buy a house, if they find the key they might lock me up!” That’s a pretty a mind-blowing punchline if I do say so myself.

[@EpicGamertje]

👌

[@hey-bf3ds]

no

[@hadookin47]

@@hey-bf3ds yes

[@hey-bf3ds]

@@hadookin47 no

[@format9802]

Alot of people dont know what Ki is But its a crazy bar

[@LilFeign]

10/10 album imo. One of the best albums ever made.

[@notsodamning]

what are your top 5?

[@VIPER808]

one of the greatest albums on earth, I doubt I'll hear a more perfect album than this

[@Gryphics]

bugging. listen to more music

[@dababy1234]

Yeah no lol, it has some great songs but as an album it’s far from perfect

[@xraku3744]

nah it’s an 8 imo but not a 10 idk how it would be, logic has better projects anyway like no pressure and vinyl days

[@xAudacityy]

This guy is the definition of hipster. After watching a few videos I've found what he bases everything on. If it isn't Kendrick, he fuckin hates it.

[@iggyignorant]

+Ron Burgundy were those few videos all Logic reviews? LMAOOO

[@jimmysam59]

exactly. on kendrick album to pimp a butterfly he says he like the theme about a guy trying to make it big struggling with gangs and other stuff but when machine gun kelly does it he just shits on it being completely hypocritical

[@jimmysam59]

+Ron Burgundy shit wrong album kendricks other album

[@xAudacityy]

RED SMOK3 yeah I got what you meant, he's too biased to his favourite artists. Him reviewing Kendrick's stuff is like a Star Wars fan reviewing that, they'll say it's good no matter what.

[@iggyignorant]

***** look at his review for ab-souls first album, documentary 2/2.5, If you're reading this it's too late, dre's new album, and say he just likes kendrick. He's not making shit up in his reviews, you just can't comprehend criticism because its your artist

[@flowforrhythmsonics]

If you rate this a 6/10 then what do you like? You can´t tell me that you´re a hip hop fan but you think this mediocre music. What in the actual fuck.

[@of_devon5674]

I dont see how this album sounds like kendrick apples to oranges to me

[@slackstarfish8133]

I love this album, and don’t agree with his rating, but Im not gonna hate about it since it’s his opinion But then I saw he put metropolis as one of the worst songs of the album, and then he became wrong

[@SpicyPepperon]

I love how people are using some fucking awful lines to defend Logic... The lines beingquoted in the comments are like some shit an angsty 14 year old would write on tumblr

[@Vinyl_CA]

I agree, Im a big fan of Logic, but most of his fans dont really know hip hop at its finest

[@silent5353]

SpicyPepperón - You're adopted

[@SpicyPepperon]

While this is factually incorrect, I fail to see the negative stigma behind being adopted

[@MrDrewwdrop]

"Logic doesn't have bars" E=MC Squared, nah, E=Eaters of MC's Beware. 2013 Freshman Cipher. I died when I heard that line

[@danielnaranjo6321]

That's average wordplay

[@Alcantara7entero]

Rhymes like he's 15 years old

[@danielnaranjo6321]

Ramiro it's a reach fs

[@patersonprod4620]

Should have used “if I sell a brick I can buy a house if they find they key might lock me up” or “last verse I got to make it count won’t speak on my bank account so many comas I would have to pause and I can’t afford to just waste the bars”

[@orcatsfan]

@@Alcantara7entero yea cuz I'm sure you could be coming up with those rhymes when you were 15 fuckface

[@daddybutterunboxings2180]

I don't know why I watch his videos I never agree with him NEVER

[@bluerosevibes5326]

Me too almost every artist he reviews to him is trash ant comments toxic as hell

[@LJ_S1K]

The only people who hate Logic are Kendrick fans...and this guys is one of the biggest Kendrick fans

[@tockyfresh]

I'm a Kendrick fan I liked logics album

[@aimonr.murphy]

Geriafrican I hate logic and Kendrick. What now?

[@jadencarr8327]

Logic copies the shit out of kendrick two. He even copies the album concept of Kendrick's GKMC

[@papi6171995]

Geriafrican I thought this album was amazing as a Kendrick fan.

[@ramsteadmovingpictures]

They come from the same lifestyle. They grew up dirt broke and rap was their only way out of the drugs and gang violence. Of course their flow could possibly be similar.

[@rizzle3863]

If Logic named this To Pimp Under Pressure he would've given it a 10

[@heelyBrah]

Lol Logic fans are guaranteed teenagers who just started listening to hip hop.

[@daltonbacus1188]

VersaceCanOpener Man what the hell are you sore about?

[@heelyBrah]

Dalton Bacus nothing, why?

[@abdul5268]

VersaceCanOpener everyone has an opinion, if u dont like logic, i respect ur opinion. i just dislike how some logic fans are going out of their way to go against everyones opinion.

[@Til_What]

Genuinely, objectively one of the least valid Fantano reviews ever.

[@TopShottas94]

I haven't bought a cd since good kid maad city but i had to buy this..... i really enjoyed the tape. And metropolis is one of my favorite tracks on here it's a cool relaxing song. Also if anything metroplois sounds like something off good kid. Good review though but i personally give it a Decent 8 prob 9.

[@thwompu3206]

TopShottas94 metropolis samples sing about me

[@tsukuyomiwrld2029]

@@thwompu3206 theyre both samples, but logic's twist on the beat beats kendrick's

[@TrutMrTrut]

nobody realized that the beat in Metropolis is extremely similar to Sing About Me by Kendrick?. Nearly identical man... great album tho

[@Soulful96QC]

It samples the song.

[@hobojuice3092]

true

[@AzineDzn]

he publicly said he wears his inspirations on his sleeve, its evident who his inspirations are

[@AzineDzn]

ha! yes it definitely is, from kendrick to andre 3000 you can tell

[@TheEnigma271]

I think a lot of people noticed that. Also the sax at the end of growing pains 3 sounds like the same sax on kendrick lamars interlude. So far it seems like I'm the only one who noticed that. I haven't seen anyone other than me notice it.

[@eduardozepol2000]

The only time I heard something even remotely similar to Kendrick was the instrumental of Metropolis, and I'm not a big fan of Till The End but everything else is great, what are you talking about? To Pimp A Butterfly has jazzy saxophone all throughout but that doesn't mean Kendrick copied the sax in Metropolis. Remember, two similar things can exist without being copies of each other, and I think your philosophy was "Kendrick and Logic are both conscious rappers rapping about their issues with wordplay and calm instrumentals? Logic must be ripping Kenny off!" Though I agree that he turned into somewhat of an fast Eminem copycat later on, Under Pressure is not that, and in most, if not all songs I can say Logic brings a style of his own.

[@eduardozepol2000]

By that logic (no pun intended), Kendrick ripped Logic off, because Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe sounds exactly like Addiction by Logic, which came out before. See? That sounds stupid. They just used the same sample and same general ideas.

[@jar-jar3806]

@@eduardozepol2000you and the original commenter make great points. Well said

[@FearDoe]

come on atleast an 8 wtf..

[@Huarmy4Life100]

I watch this like once a week just for the intro it's amazing

[@willets2617]

When Logic uses "Nikki" as a metaphor for nicotine its "eugh" and underwhelming, but when Kendrick uses "Lucy" as a metaphor for Lucifer its genius? Hm. Also, imagine if this had come out after TPAB, everyone would be saying Logic was copying Kendrick with the whole Nikki/Lucy comparison. They're both incredible artists in their own right, no need to compare, Kendrick has his strengths over Logic, but that's not to discredit Logic in the slightest. K Dot dick riders can stop hating.

[@davidm9026]

Lol you really can’t understand why using Nicki as a metaphor for nicotine is significantly more corny and less impactful than using Lucy to represent Lucifer which in and of itself is a representation for the temptations of greed, money, power etc? You can’t see how one of those things is universally relatable and the other one is about a dude talking about cigarette addiction?

[@hippityhoppity5823]

@@davidm9026 you have no idea how hard it is to fight nicotine addiction, it ultimately kills thousands of people

[@elclashh209]

@@davidm9026 lol imagine replying to a 3 year old comment 😂😂

[@davidm9026]

Deklizer I don’t check dates on comments like you, nerd

[@kmi2579]

@@davidm9026 alright so lemme get this straight... using a metaphor to talk about a cigarette addiction, a very REAL thing that kills thousands a day is corny? nicotine addiction is by itself something which to defeat you have to also fight temptation. it's arguable which metaphor is stronger but saying one is significantly cornier and less impactful than the other is just wrong bruv

[@chickenboxer10]

he's gonna give no pressure a light 7

[@BOAYang]

*decent 6

[@haripalaniappan398]

chickenboxer10 nah trust me he’s gonna give it a solid to strong 7. I prefer under pressure but based on his criticisms of logic I feel like that’s what he’s gonna give it

[@maleniabladeofmiquella8454]

@@BOAYang he said he liked NP more so I'm pretty sure it's a 7

[@notaidan4643]

B.O.A Yang nah it’s at least gonna be a 7

[@childish666]

• Not Aidan • strong 7 🗿

[@Cbeezy771]

You notice the beat on metropolis sounds exactly like "Sing about me" from GKMC. Almost exact lol

[@Rev0luti0n1000]

biller97 He actually didn't, they just have a common sample.

[@Cbeezy771]

Coogi Down To The Socks exactly. Idk why that other guy got six likes for being wrong

[@j.casillas569]

My thoughts exactly. I thought my iPod went on shuffle when that came up.

[@CompactKilluh]

you are so ignorant its called a sample.

[@biller97]

yeah, a common sample, which is why it reminds you of sing about me. it's ok for rappers to sample work for 20-30 years ago but once someone gets inspiration from a recent piece of work everyone crucifies him....i dont understand.

[@ianhastie2542]

Are you going to review "The Incredible True Story" when it comes out?

[@alexlee3121]

cant wait for it to come out

[@ianhastie2542]

I'm beyond hyped. Been playing all of his old stuff on loop recently haha

[@alexlee3121]

Mee to. I hope it comes out early this fall

[@ianhastie2542]

+Axel Paredes yeah fr I don't feel like waiting lol

[@ianhastie2542]

+Yesitdid I feel like he'll really get back to that on this project, he said he's kinda done with the "this is where I'm from" rap. so hopefully it still slaps but I'm a fan either way.

[@fabumota]

6 for Under Pressure is a joke... I know he isn't the most gifted rapper, but this album is a work of art.

[@eduardozepol2000]

8/10 at the very least

[@hamblok0]

Can't wait for your RTJ 2 review.

[@totaleclipse8880]

One last Fantano Logic Review left...

[@retnugnahte]

i hope fantano doesn't review it. he'll prolly crap all over it as he hasn't really seemed to like logic over the years

[@mahtabgill5404]

@@retnugnahte he will

[@mahtabgill5404]

@@retnugnahte how much u wanna bet he gon give No Pressure a 6

[@retnugnahte]

@@mahtabgill5404 probably. And I'm gonna be sad. UP is my 2nd favourite Logic album after T.I.T.S. and I still would've given it at least an 8. I really hope No Pressure is finale Logic is making it out to be. On the art it looks like Thalia is killing him or either saving him so it's the end of the story... For now

[@mahtabgill5404]

@@retnugnahte ye me too man

[@PASAQALIA]

soul foo d

[@Evanmnm]

Imagine rating one of the best hip hop albums oat a 6

[@mzumii457]

agreed

[@ghost-dr1tz]

Best hip hop album of 2014

[@John47777]

Fax bro, I actually put this over pinata

[@TheTryhardBeast12]

@@John47777 🤣🤣🤣🤣 yall gotta be 13 piñata shits on under pressure 💀 Cilvia demo and oxymoron are also much better albums

[@John47777]

@@TheTryhardBeast12 Monster >>>

[@willets2617]

When Logic uses the robot voices between tracks it's pointless even though he's referencing A Tribe Called Quest's use of robot voices on Midnight Marauders which you can guarantee Anthony wouldn't dare call "pointless"

[@nomongosinthaworld]

So you're saying Anthony would think that a reference in itself can't be pointless as long as it pays homage to old school hip hop? SURE

[@willets2617]

idkman That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that I doubt Anthony would call Tribe's use of the voices pointless, so the fact that he labels them as pointless when Logic does seems like a jab

[@nomongosinthaworld]

Willets Oh, sry for misunderstanding then. Fair enough point in that case. But in Tribe's case they really tied in well with the album's aesthetic, were related to the songs following or preceding them and functioned as a tour guide for the album that was introduced in the first track. No idea how Logic uses them because I never listened to the album but apparently their function was not that clear aside from the MM reference, at least for Anthony.

[@willets2617]

idkman I'd say that the way Logic uses them is actually relevant to the album as a whole, since the album tells the tale of his background and the things that made him who he is to this day, eg. the pressures of the industry, his troubled background and even his nicotine addiction. He's been quoted numerous times saying that it was groups such as Tribe and Wu Tang etc. are the reason he got into hip-hop in the first place, so I'd have to disagree with Anthony on that one and say it fits well if you look at the album from that perspective

[@heelyBrah]

It's pointless for Logic because he's just copying Tribe. And they don't mean anything either. It just seems shoehorned in.

[@adlibyeah]

fantano just a hater bruh

[@jonahdavis7833]

Watching Anthony's videos is proof that the KZbin comment section will never improve

[@madmattrawdawg173]

STFU YOU LIL ASS BITCH

[@GunnerRunnerM4]

sometimes the creator is the problem xD

[@anti100_99]

lol I feel so bad for Anthony. he's a great content creator but his comments can often be filled with butthurt fans

[@martamrozinska4095]

Jonah Davis funniest thing is his most disliked opinions are hip-hop ones(2014fhd, life is good, damn, under pressure, mbdtf and few others). hip hop stans are the most buthurt/salty ones

[@zeroscorpio3692]

@@martamrozinska4095 a lot of his disliked ones are fairly positive too a 6 is positive

[@EShoopla500]

I’ve never understood how people can say logic tries to sound like Kendrick. They are both in my top 3 favorite of all time and I’ve never heard one logic song that makes me think it sounds like Kendrick.

[@jayislands]

agreed, but I do think there are similarities between the second half of Under Pressure and Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst. I love both btw

[@Weifs]

Underthony Pressuretano

[@yep7493]

misleading yellow flannel

[@squidkidq7817]

Anyone here after no pressure review ?

[@the_boy_from_ipanemacaro7390]

We are all coming together again

[@Gameplays1able]

you gotta re do this album review again cause this is a classic

[@AlexanderDeeMusic]

Logics new full length project mixtape album EP came out "Half Black Gang" with tracks like "lightskinned dad ft Fat Joe" and "I could say the n word if I felt like it ft Slim Jesus"

[@stephano2000012]

No he didn't

[@professormilkdickphd376]

This is a fucking hilarious comment

[@clapthonyclaptano3922]

Why you gotta do Fat Joe like that lmao

[@serialdrunkdriver]

Rofl you just dismantled the fuck out of his subject matter dude I say good job.

[@pvva8911]

+Efriend lmao ur comment shows how autistic some logic fans can be

[@SoccerEverywhere2]

Under Pressure is a 9/10 for me the best albums for me right now are Logic's, TPAB, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, and B4.DA.$$

[@joellbaldonado1263]

He means 6/5

[@Spectre0799]

Anthony found an excuse to give a hip-hop classic a 6.

[@big_man_on_the_scene]

Anthony has a different opinion and therefore gave it a 6*

[@Spectre0799]

@@big_man_on_the_scene his excuse was that it "sounds like kendrick"

[@218Murai]

Why do you feel this album deserves higher praise? It’s all conservation really.

[@Spectre0799]

@@218Murai the praise it gets from fans is accurate. Just the hate it gets from critics is too much.

[@TheFangsOfficialAA]

This comment section didn't age well

[@felipecunha5]

what do you mean by least favorite track:metropolis? l don't like logic but metropolis sounds really good

[@GuysOfFilm]

Felipe Cunha He means it's his least favourite track

[@JoshTheGreat33]

Felipe Cunha my least favorite track is Bounce

[@p.m3163]

Under pressure is too good that the good songs can be someones least favorite song on the album

[@TheTryhardBeast12]

P.M too good yet its a 7 at best lmao

[@p.m3163]

BILLY THE SCHOOL SHOOTER id personally give it at strong 8 to light 9 but that’s my opinion

[@ricardothehacker3200]

I’m still mad you gave lil pump a 7/10

[@sstainsonme]

Wow, No Pressure got a higher review than this....

[@IC3BProductions]

I have the same thoughts as you right down to the song comparisons lol. When Metropolis started I thought I was hearing sing about me I'm dying of thirst.

[@DubZero123]

***** Bro, I just went to Wikipedia, and it didn't say that ;-(

[@MR12AMAZING]

More true for the second half on Under Pressure. Uses those same drums from Sing About Me and he raps in different perspectives just like in Sing About Me.

[@malikai5643]

This album is an 8 or 9. A 6 is way too low

[@msmusicarchive]

This is my favorite album ever. 10/10

[@Gkario]

Same

[@mzumii457]

under pressure is my favorite hip-hop album ever

[@fungusthe3rd624]

Every time I come back to this review I think it’s gonna be super positive cuz of the yellow flannel, oh boy am I surprised every time

[@pooberyt8093]

This album is a 8-9

[@liamregan4975]

It’s all about to come full circle. Will logic ultimately redeem himself or put out another 5/10? I guess we’ll see

[@mrblueblack]

Hehehe

[@Kenny-rc1rd]

i still dont know how he gave this a 6

[@twrocks5009]

Wow. A 6? I was thinking more 8 tbh. Guess it's your opinion

[@too_lowkey]

you don't say

[@HarryVerolme]

genius.

[@4riawashere]

Based on your pic and username, it makes sense why you would think that.

[@lizardon111]

+T wrock I was thinking a 6.5/10 Logic is a technical/skilled rapper but some of the lines on this record were just a little too simple

[@akiya9216]

what a time to be alive, another yellow flannel on logic

[@RubenFLeyva]

This dudes teeth are the same color as his shirt.

[@jakeezetci]

we found a comment that made fantano work on his teeth to become the best in the game

[@SinSnxpes]

LMAOOO

[@XxLaxFreakxX80]

You only like Kenderick Lamar bro... Metropolis is a deep song about his travels listen to the words bro

[@zeroscorpio3692]

"You only like Kenderick Lamar bro" have you seen his positive reviews on hip hop albums

[@bluerosevibes5326]

He don't . I love songs that have deep meaning but for real this guy most of his vids is mostly no liking any of the artists and my favorite from logic is walk on by

[@bluerosevibes5326]

It think I have heard metropolis I'ma check it out

[@wordsbyniall]

Isn't big sean and childish gambino on this album?

[@isos7134]

+Mr.Fuzzy deluxe dropped at the same time as regular, and the gambino and Sean tracks and a couple others were released as singles before it dropped

[@wordsbyniall]

***** thought so, i remember Driving Miss Daisy as a promo single

[@xovAvox]

+Niall Smith not the original songs

[@coleintheville117]

Anthony specifically stated that he was referring to the standard edition of the album 2:29

[@Brad-qw1te]

10/10 one of the best albums and artists

[@LouieK322]

nah

[@costachiever5212]

@@LouieK322 yah

[@BVRLCofficial]

The Album is a light to strong 7, I still enjoyed it

[@mlo__]

Anthony is that kid that screams "slayer!" at random gigs.

[@Spectre0799]

I'm gone sounds like it could have POSSIBLy been off section.80 butt GKMC????? TF

[@FurtherProductionz]

This is such a subjective review. It's a review about LOGIC'S ALBUM, a single album, not two, and it's called Under Pressure. A review is giving thoughts and opinions on something with still being objective and not COMPARING. You could rename this to'' Comparison of Under Pressure & GKMC''. You aren't supposed to compare a fucking debut album with something like GKMC. so wrong.

[@PropagandaIF]

This must be your first time here

[@FurtherProductionz]

first and last

[@hakonburknitrainsson5516]

DE7N good

[@stylez_davis]

Apart from Kendrick, TND isn't a fan of pop-oriented college rap. J Cole, Lupe and Logic get average reviews, whereas hip hop with a rawer edge (Freddie Gibbs, yc the cynic, Mick Jenkins, Denzel curry) get higher reviews. It's his personal taste, music can never be objectively reviewed

[@Hermin-]

I agree with ur point but those aren't examples of pop rap. But I feel what ur saying

[@stylez_davis]

Yeah probably not the best way to describe their sound, but its definitely got more of a college/upbeat feel in comparison to the guys I mentioned. I don't agree with him on everything but I can appreciate how he dissects music, people are too self entitled and full of themselves tbh

[@daniellopez732]

@@stylez_davis Damn bro a fan of Denzel Curry before he was even slightly popular.

[@maxinator317]

>found this review out of nowhere >saw yellow flannel >"Did fantano really give logic an 8/10 at one point?" >clicks show more >6/10 >lol

[@TheAlly1410]

Logic's album is truly amazing, from the lyrics to the intricate beats and use of musical instruments. I feel that in comparison to other rap artists and especially in rap music today, "garage beats" or just basic hard dumb machine beats are extremely prevalent. I love how Logic strays away from these norms and established unique tracks that adhere to his musical ability as well. Now, I would not call my self a hip hop head, to be honest I know very little about this type of music, how ever I am very knowledgable about music and have come to appreciate many different genres, rap music being one. The first time I listened to Logic's album, my brother showed it to me and I was fascinated. The way his flow seamlessly glided over the tracks left me mesmerized. Since then I have listened to the album many times and have listened to many interviews by him. I feel that through "Under Pressure" he takes listeners on an emotional roller coaster of his past. His songs are both lyrically and visually appealing, while listening to them made me feel as though I was a fly on the wall to his life - growing up in section 8 housing where violence and narcotics were more than prevalent. I give this album a 10/10 because of how advanced and technical it is. How it tells a story and means something so real and so relatable to many people around the world. I feel as the young man Logic is, he is going to go no where but up and I can't wait to follow that journey.

[@Lucidthe3rd]

4:46 that “horrible stock children cheering sound” on the end of the track is a shoutout to Mac Miller, Mac had the same sound on his first album K.I.D.S, and is the one that gave logic the inspiration to make his Young Sinatra mixtape. So much for being “the internets busiest music nerd”

[@steviea6070]

Big fan of this album, especially the beats. Probably won't listen to another logic album though

[@Gameplays1able]

you should

[@slimax4294]

The best of the classic raining blood riff that i ever heard

[@chiguy4478]

Why should we trust this review? Just curious. Not hating.