Saba’s Few Good Things: ALBUM REVIEW

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[@Bandana334]

I can't believe there are people calling it mid, this is one of the most heartfelt album I've heard in a while. Great review as always, solid 9/10 for me.

[@solodolotrevino]

Maybe they were underwhelmed by the chill tone Saba has. Lyrics are great

[@imanigordon6803]

Lyrics are great but for me is really good but the really good is just that it doesn’t make me amazed. It was his experience and I accept that as much

[@christopher6103]

Agreed, nothing else to say

[@CosmixxSlopShop]

idk it wasnt worth the 4yr wait

[@paplar9744]

Who tf is calling it mid

[@fashionitjobert]

This album is actually better than I was even expecting, I love it. The second half of the album blew me away. I'd say this is a 8/10 at least

[@nicholaschilembo]

I think loads of people think it's mid because he's not just rapping but he's trying out different things, he was genuine, real and just honestly a brilliant experience. The best experience was when you went in without any preconceived notions. The singles didn't hit me well, but the full album from start to finish made me cry. His a story teller and this album feels like the last in a trilogy (Bucketlist, Care For Me, Few Good Things)

[@paplar9744]

Who thinks its mid

[@stevenewton6776]

I only listened to 2 of the singles and thought they were alright. In the context of the album, I thought they were stellar

[@BenYoukhana]

I loved Saba's flow on Soldier my fav song on the album. Circus Interlude is one of the best Interludes I've ever heard. 2012 is a standout track as well, I love the storytelling throughout this song. Saba's ability to make great 7 minute songs like Prom/King and Few Good Things is impressive. Overall 9/10 for me. Best Hip-Hop album of the year so far.

[@VanCity313]

Fearmonger is one of my favourites on the album, it definitely grew on me though

[@NFRPodcast]

Definitely one of Saba’s most experimental tracks!

[@dannymcdandan5557]

You're all super quick with your reviews, you guys are killing it as usual. Personally, I adore the soundscape of this album! Will be definitely having this project in my rotation, especially Still with 6LACK and Smino - that track is soo hypnotic and warm. Don't have anything else to say other than this is a super polished body of work, and can't wait to see where Saba goes next :)

[@Nintendo-Z]

FGT is my favorite album now. Excellent production, elite artist performance and great features. Also I relate to a lot of what Saba is saying so it resonates with me. AOTY so far imo.

[@justhaku9240]

Incredible, I love how diverse and experimental he got at points while keeping it cohesive at the same time. Only 3 tracks I wasn't feeling at first but the performance, writing, beat selection and sound scape are all on point you can feel how much soul he put into this project, easily 9/10 (amazing on all but features at great) for me

[@mralexsenior3880]

Curious, what three tracks did you not feel?

[@justhaku9240]

@@mralexsenior3880 Let me preface this by saying absolutely no shade if anybody liked these songs, even though it's obvious I feel like I have to say these are just my personal picks and i'm not saying it's objectively bad. Three listens now and it's dropped to 2 tracks and I can't say these won't grow on me as well 1. Fearmonger While the verses and lyrical content are great (like a majority of the album), I can't stand the hook 2. Come my way This was 50/50 for me, I went from absolutely loving a part to wanting to skip A question for you though, how do you feel about the album cover? I haven't seen much discussion on it

[@imanigordon6803]

@@justhaku9240 Wow different listen then mine I didn’t like 1. A simpler time ( just was dull to me) and 2. One way ( was just eh to me)

[@imanigordon6803]

@@justhaku9240 Also the album cover is kinda like the vibe of the album a picture of his live. This album is really good but just that.

[@TylerG13]

Make Believe got me to tear up. The introspection, the production, everything about it was heart wrenching yet beautiful. Like Ant and Luca said, it’s going to take something truly special to dethrone this album for me. It’s one of the best listening experiences I’ve ever had. It left me completely speechless to the point where all I could do was start it over and listen to it again. I’ve heard it start to finish 4 times already and each time, it’s only gotten more feeling and emotion out of me. Everything hits harder than the last time I heard it. This is an album that I could truly talk about for hours. It’s a 10/10 for me, and it could very well be my album of the year. Many other artists will drop heat, but I don’t see them dropping a complete package like Saba did. Maybe Kendrick will. Maybe Denzel will. But I doubt it. I can’t believe I’m doubting Kendrick Lamar, but this album has left me no choice. It’s that special to me.

[@spiderjeff5845]

Definitely my favourite album to come out so far this year, it had so much emotion to it and every track is amazing top to bottom. The production is so smooth with some nice bangers thrown in there too, Saba’s performance is fantastic as always and I loved the bit of experimenting he did with his sound on this album, absolutely fire project and fire review 🔥

[@esock2001]

This album is amazing. I can see it being considered a masterpiece. The atmosphere, tone, and theme throughout the album is consistent and the writing is on point. Saba has done what many have been unable to do successfully: create a concept album with replayability

[@3down4togo]

Interlude called circus is my favourite one by far

[@dextrose4422]

When care for me came out I was finishing up college.Shit, I was coming home one weekends hearing about people in the neighborhood dying.it was like I was living one life in my college town but back home it was all back to hood shit...care for me, especially heaven all around me was on heavy rotation.... Fast forward to today I did a presentation to high school seniors talking about college and my career choice as well as growing and learning from negative environments to be better than that. Just because we come from a area with a bad reputation of violence doesn't mean it's filled with bad people.they too are talented and have the ability to do great things.... I shead tears listening to "make believe" because it's like everything hit me full circle and I was all of a sudden in a position where I could offer some encouragement to the youth. This album is amazing. Thanks for this review!

[@utkarshkumar4973]

Minor point but I feel the tracklist in itself was very well put together, going through the album first time, I couldn't realise when Come My Way ended and Still started, thats how smooth the songs flowed from one to another. Already one of the best albums of the year.

[@erik_forsmoo]

My only gripe with this album is that the more hard-hitting tracks Stop That and Survivor's Guilt don't have as much replay value, simply because the production is kind of basic. If the drums were just a little bit more knocking these songs would've made for a better change of pace in an otherwise somber tracklist, but the content of the verses definitely makes up for it. Besides that I think this album is incredible, and it's definitely gonna be one of my most replayed albums this year!

[@pt-yt8322]

same thing i was thinking, i think he added those songs just to show like hey, i can still rap, they're not trash songs, but i dont think they have the same replay value as others

[@imanigordon6803]

True

[@jacobchaffee24]

That was my exact same gripe those two songs are the only eh songs on an otherwise great project

[@lukeoldfield6929]

Loved this album. Defo gonna be one of the best hip-hop albums of the year.

[@hoodiej2884]

Great album gave me Outkast vibes 🔥. Saba 3/3

[@EriveFilms]

And Andre 3000! 🔥

[@stevenewton6776]

I loved hearing his perspective on the good and bad about his early life and present day. Content was great and the hooks were so catchy. Ill be bumping this all year. Such a replayable album

[@oliverwilkinson7844]

this album lowkey gave me tpab vibes AOTY for sure

[@Whodnl]

Better know this album was an out of body experience. Shout out to the gang last night for making the album better

[@TylerG13]

The listening party stream was phenomenal bro. It was a great time

[@BlackGodKing-oi2gr]

Yea this album is smooth and very much so personal from just the first listen. That Black Thought verse was so good because it wasn’t just him rapping, it was him expressing personal things that had happened to him in his life. Rare for a BLack Thought feature. All n all Saba has certified himself with this album as a main stay in hip hop and also one to lookout for in the future

[@BardofTheSilverScreen03]

Few Good things is. A great album period

[@JaimeProductions]

This is a great listen man. Saba delivered. 🔥

[@homedogg1233]

Gonna be extremely tough for any other album to beat this out for my AOTY

[@imanigordon6803]

Eh it was really good but nothing amazing so to me something can easily top it

[@jacobchaffee24]

I think earl shit is better but I do really like this album

[@NFRPodcast]

Is this your favorite Saba album?

[@homedogg1233]

@@NFRPodcast really tough to say. Bucket List Project and Care For Me havent left my rotation since they came out but i cant stop listening to Few Good Things

[@pt-yt8322]

Do i sound crazy if i think saba gives off kanye/tyler vibes? he makes his own type of music, doesnt make mainstream music and he likes to change his style every album (same thing kanye and tyler do) btw i appreciate the video guys ! saba needs more love and attention, hope he gains a big chunk of fans with this awesome album.

[@lolasimone3835]

WoW guys! You guys are amazing! Love your content!!!

[@slackstarfish8133]

This album is definitely a grower. Care For Me will always be my favorite album of his but this album is pretty beautiful

[@connordavis3018]

Really Enjoyed this project!!! Little less features and I think I would like it even more but a very strong project very strong. I’ll keep saying it… Dreamville is the best camp out easily. Beautiful listen!

[@avinashpatel6181]

Wait saba dreamville? I aint trippin right i swear he aint lol

[@connordavis3018]

@@avinashpatel6181 he will be just watch that’s a little prediction. Should have said that 😂😂😂

[@avinashpatel6181]

@@connordavis3018 id love that, but personally i dont think he need dreamville, like he doin great where hes at and like tbh i feel like the dreamville roster is too competitive for him. When u got jid and cole its tough to stand out. Lute and omen are so good but they aint gettin their flowers, so its best saba just keeps goin where he at.

[@connordavis3018]

@@avinashpatel6181 fair ✊🏼

[@NFRPodcast]

Manifesting that Saba joins Dreamville👀 would love to see it! Glad you enjoyed the album Connor!

[@thebohr11]

Really liked this release by Saba. 8/10 for me. Top 5 tracks for me (no order): Free Samples One Way...... Soldier Make Believe Few Good Things

[@caribe246]

Excuse me sir I believe u accidentally left out the Still track

[@thebohr11]

@@caribe246 didn't love that one oddly enough as a big 6 fan.

[@caribe246]

🤯

[@thebohr11]

@@caribe246 It may grow on me, only listened the album 3 times so far

[@EriveFilms]

If I had a dollar 🔥

[@chijiokeanozie4953]

This is a phenomenal album, it’s one of the best listening experience that I’ve had in a long time. Saba is so consistent

[@parris98457]

This is not mid by a long shot, this had some Isaiah Rashad vibes but saba got much smoother lyrical content than him in comparison to his recent album. Definitely well invested time listening to every hip hop album.

[@Meltymorty]

Another masterpiece from Saba

[@aljothechamp1762]

Awesome review guys.... This is gonna be the AOTY. Kendrick ain't even beating this.

[@oscarleoncoto]

Such a banger can’t stop listening Saba snapped 🔥🔥

[@lane.serene]

Haven’t gotten through the whole album yet but I’m loving the soundscape of it so far. I’ve never really dove into Saba’s discography but I figured it was time to give an album a chance and thought “why not this one?” So I look forward to giving it a full listen, especially after watching your review on it guys. 🙏🏼

[@nathanw8572]

Gosta listen to care for me if you like this it’s honestly amazing

[@lane.serene]

@@nathanw8572 after giving his new album a few listens I went and checked out the rest of his discography. I’m a fan now.

[@jessemastro]

Saba’s literally never missed on his 3 albums. This one might be my favourite; or at least tired with Take Care

[@QuinnBJones]

This album is Absolutely Amazing front to back...I been listening to it every day🔥🔥🔥💯

[@thelyonking5812]

Great day for music. This new Saba album is amazing. Also really enjoyed the new albums from 2 Chainz and Yung Kayo. That single from $NOT and A$AP Rocky was fucking great too!

[@simonplumb8817]

Anyone calling this album mid, need to give their heads a wobble. Great album

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Amazing album best so far this year. What album. And what feature.

[@gabet8188]

Definitely one of the better albums this year as of right now I’ve got it number 3 or 4, to early for me to decide whether it’s better than Conway’s album, but the two ahead of it are Earl’s and The Weeknd

[@MercRogers]

i didn’t love it on first listen, and it was especially disappointing compared to care for me, which is one of my favorite albums. i need to go back for more listens though, because saba is ultra talented

[@snirdysnird]

This is exactly how I feel

[@iJaxy10]

Doesn’t go into it expecting care for me. It’s not care for me so you’re going to be disappointed. Need to go into it with an open mind and just listen to listen

[@MercRogers]

@@iJaxy10 i somewhat agree, but i like to expect improvement from rappers on new albums especially with 4 years in between. i know saba could of made another masterpiece with that much time and i know he was capable of topping care for me, so naturally disappointed that he made a worse album. i will feel the same way when travis’ utopia sounds worse than astro world, which hopefully won’t happen

[@snirdysnird]

@@iJaxy10 I knew it was not going to top care for me, but I think even bucket list project is more enjoyable than few good things. Still a good album though

[@ShortStorySam]

@@MercRogers care for me is a one of a kind album simply because of the context and story. There is not another album like it in terms of each song feeling like a connected chapter to every song that comes after. Musically though, Saba brings in more features, still discusses great topics, experiments with sounds and flows, uses samples and provides i lot more diverse emotions in this one. I don’t think it’s exactly better than care for me either but I don’t need it to be. It’s it’s own thing and it’s amazing

[@RatioKing]

You guys need to add more tiers for if it’s below average. Maybe add mediocre.

[@Jatkalisäämällätunnus]

Good-Mid-Bad is fine

[@NFRPodcast]

Appreciate the feedback🙏

[@nicolasgallon4774]

Yo what did you guys do for those album posters in the back they look sick. Did you guys make them in photoshop or sum or did you purchase them somewhere?

[@lutherkayban2788]

do a video on the new dr dre tracks! eta is crazy

[@majid270]

Why dont u guys evaluate the album cover art too next time i think itll be nice to add that

[@stevenewton6776]

Yeah, who is that? Do you know? Im guessing its the old guy on the skits.

[@majid270]

@@stevenewton6776 i have no idea

[@riceey5713]

ITS AMAZING

[@intelligencecycle3523]

Gave it more listens as the first half was a bit too jarring when it comes to the production & few songs didn’t work towards my liking of Saba. Still this is a good album nothing to takeaway from his skills as an emcee his storytelling was sensational and his singing ability went at a high level. Especially on songs like Come my Way, Make Believe, 2012, Simpler time and Few Good Things wit top notch lyricist Black Thought.

[@Goldentongue2002]

Was waiting for this to come out. I listened to the album last night. And I can’t lie I was underwhelmed at a lot of points. Can’t wait to see what you guys think 💭

[@Goldentongue2002]

This was my first time listening and I’ll definitely give it more listen. And I know a lot of theses song will grow on me.

[@lukevoegtle4056]

I feel like it was the exact opposite of underwhelming tho. Everything about it was just done so well

[@Goldentongue2002]

@@lukevoegtle4056 I am a big Saba fan. But you know how it is sometimes when you envision what the album is gonna be like but it falls with your own self expectations.

[@NFRPodcast]

Hopefully it grows on you Golden Tongue! We loved it🙏

[@nateallen8639]

Lu and Ant - what are y’all’s top 3 from the album?

[@ramicoobtee8296]

This album is amazing

[@miles7020]

i loved this album

[@streyy1740]

amazing album.

[@EriveFilms]

This album is so fucking good.

[@Iucas4]

What are your favorite songs on the album?

[@petarstavrovski]

This is AOTY so far for me

[@CosmixxSlopShop]

Just finished the first listen & I got it at a 7 better than bucket list but care for me is way better Sick! still best rap album of the year so far for me

[@unlockedgrief4172]

I like the album except for survivors guilt, just didnt really like it

[@zugbrugh6472]

a teeny bit underwhelming for me, but still a good artist

[@NFRPodcast]

What made it underwhelming for you?

[@zugbrugh6472]

@@NFRPodcast features were a bit bland, although some were good. the album has grown on me a lot over the past month or so

[@christianmarino4895]

W video

[@wizardsfan4903]

ITS CALLED THE MIDWEST CUZ EVERY SINGLE SONG IN IT…… IS MID

[@Chuirrel]

is saba sponsoring this or wat?

[@lucasnevistich1793]

First

[@NFRPodcast]

Hope you enjoyed🙏

[@S98-d2z]

Comment if racist

[@NFRPodcast]

🙏🙏

[@keltonvinson1997]

🗑😂

[@adlad3199]

Really mid album, where does this hype come from lol

[@dannymolina3725]

L

[@tylerkeator739]

Hating on beautiful art, I hope you find some happiness soon

[@dannymolina3725]

@@tylerkeator739 bro fr it was a masterpiece and a whole experience

[@seanjjpaul]

Your mid

[@NFRPodcast]

What makes it mid for you?