Conway the Machine - God Don't Make Mistakes ALBUM REVIEW

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Conway reaches a peak of consistency and emotional impact on God Don't Make Mistakes.
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FAV TRACKS: LOCK LOAD, PIANO LOVE, DRUMWORK, WILD CHAPTERS, GUILTY, JOHN WOO FLICK, STRESSED, SO MUCH MORE, CHANEL PEARLS, GOD DON'T MAKE MISTAKES
LEAST FAV TRACK: BABAS
CONWAY THE MACHINE - GOD DON'T MAKE MISTAKES / 2022 / SHADY / EAST COAST HIP HOP
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Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[@ethanwells1230]

Conway’s bars about alcoholism on Stressed really hit home for me and helped me make the decision to become sober 11 days clean ✊ edit: 8 months later still going strong!

[@bigbillmusic]

Keep going bro

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

I hope you're at 18 days now. If not, that's OK. I want to put this near the top before I share my experiences with addiction and sobriety, but find something to do of a morning (gym, yoga, study, whatever) so you have to get up at a decent time, force yourself to not take naps so you're tired of a night. Idk about you but I popped pills and drank to stop my brain from thinking as much. Now if I'm tired and listen to an audio book or podcast while I fall asleep it helps distract my mind and stops the self loathing and super cynical thinking from kicking in. It's normal to not beat the demon of addiction on your first try. It took me like half a dozen times to get off opiates and I'm now like 3 years clean. Then on top of that it took me a bunch of tries to stop drinking because it's so easy to fall back to old habits. I'm just some loser who has fought addiction so your experience might be different, but with booze you're absolutely through the worst of withdrawals and even if you feel shitty now, if you keep going and keep trying you'll feel better. I wish you nothing but the best and I know that if you put effort and thought in to every day you'll never truly fail, even if you stumble

[@samdiliberti1682]

how’s your journey to sobriety coming?

[@colebyerley5414]

impressive af. keep going bro

[@mckeewardiv6307]

U got it bro ! Keep at it

[@euclxd8033]

If his name was "Conway West" you'd give this a 6/10

[@cashwaynemusic777]

And he’d call it unfinished 😂

[@DMVGREY]

@@cashwaynemusic777 unless its something to do with pablo, pusha t or cudi

[@westsaeedstory]

This comment is genius on multiple levels and OP knows y n yall aint caught it yet

[@unchartedsteppes7138]

@@westsaeedstory but does he care about black people?

[@melon9285]

unfunny

[@edwardtorai3545]

Conway not only broke the 7-6/10 curse but even the 8, well deserved. I personally preferred FKTG but happy for everyone who found their fav Conway album in this.

[@wuspatterwukd9104]

I had NO idea he would be able to break the 8 barrier for Anthony

[@EighthDrunkenGod]

FKTG was so damn good. The deluxe and then this was just another amazing sequel to it.

[@muz4704]

Gotta agree, I enjoyed FKTAG more than this. Felt that something had changed with the production on the project to previous Conway stuff. Felt way more polished, and less dark and grimey. A lot the beats just didn’t hit hard enough for me. Piano Love absolutely bangs but that’s been around for a while now.

[@ttarkus]

Benny >>>

[@luny2nez281]

@@muz4704 it’s different production cause Conway gives everything he has on this instead of being a grimey, sinister rapper the whole project

[@soulmoney119]

If his name was “Conway the Machine Gun Kelly” you’d give it a 10

[@ervin7178]

‘Conway Twitty the Machine Gunna Kelly Clarkson’

[@alprazolam1446]

Very not funny

[@OkHenrique]

@@alprazolam1446 very L

[@sarveshgharge2326]

Strong 2 to light 3 for this

[@WinedandDined27]

You’ve never had sex, stop it.

[@TheBestPizzaConnoisseur]

‘Stressed’ gotta be one of the best Griselda songs I’ve heard in a looong time, and that’s sayin somethin considering just how great they all are

[@DoctahhOfficial]

**one of the best hip hop songs

[@a.e.i2409]

@@DoctahhOfficial nah

[@a.e.i2409]

Also I feel like there was much better songs on HWH8 side a and b (not to downplay how good stressed was)

[@carft1234]

The cow is also amazing

[@DoctahhOfficial]

@@a.e.i2409 just depends on what you personally find to more compelling. for me, strong storytelling, vulnerability, and sage perspective hits way harder than a dope beat and entertaining adlibs

[@tpags7398]

Griselda artists have been on a roll for a long time now. Let’s go Buffalo

[@FreeTaylorSwift]

Tana Talk 4 is coming out this month too 👀

[@tpags7398]

@@FreeTaylorSwift I’ll keep an eye out for it

[@capper7162]

Shout out to the 716. Love my hometown, proud to see guys like Conway breakout

[@tpags7398]

@@capper7162 same here. Glad our hip hop scene is doing well since our hardcore scene took a blow from the ETID breakup 🥲

[@jakeallen476]

Yeah, can't wait for the newer trend in hip-hop to be bars.

[@cishansen4162]

Griselda are on a special run. I hope even though Machine isn't signed with them anymore they still keep making music together. Gunn, Benny and Machine are like the NWO of rap.

[@afiquacks1246]

you mean NWA?

[@Dhillon117]

@@afiquacks1246 why would he mean NWA? They're already rap. New World Order bruh

[@doodoocheeks420ballsac5]

@@Dhillon117 W Reference, Especially since the Griselda boys love pro wrestling

[@waynewilson1068]

Bruh thought he meant "the NWA of rap" 😂😂

[@cishansen4162]

@@doodoocheeks420ballsac5 Well, Gunn and Conway already call themselves Hall and Nash. Guess that makes Benny, Hogan. He pretty much drops the big leg on the rap game whenever he releases music.

[@gc033]

Conway came through with this one. “Stressed” really hit home growing up with an alcoholic parent. Made me cry not gonna lie…

[@OctaneIsNot6ft]

I was not expecting a 9 but this album definitely deserved it Sorry if this spoiled. I didn’t realise people would look at the comments before watching

[@Nicolas-ov4qu]

It does deserve. Amazing body of music

[@shotsdropped1185]

Literally spoiled the score for me😢

[@OctaneIsNot6ft]

@@shotsdropped1185 sorry bro

[@matthewjames206]

@@shotsdropped1185 Me too. I hate that the comments are at the top now.

[@shotsdropped1185]

@Mr. Cool I didn’t. It was showing

[@adamerwin3307]

this album is really fantastic. I love that you can just hear a song and instantly realize what song it is, they all have their own flavor and purpose

[@Boomi_Dog]

No

[@taffygore6285]

Share the exact sentiments . I thought it was mid from the first listen but it has grown on me because of the distinctiveness in each record

[@connorb2127]

and at the same time its a really cohesive project

[@babosanders5223]

the sampling and production is crazy

[@doublehockeystix]

@@Boomi_Dog says you

[@normharr]

one of the best hip-hop albums I’ve heard this year. Griselda is on top of lyrical hip-hop for the new generation

[@dylanarthur5526]

I think this is one of the best hip hop albums of the 2020s so far honestly.

[@waynewilson1068]

@@dylanarthur5526 lmao "Not only the best album this year, but of the last two years!"

[@whyareyouusinglightmode2098]

@@waynewilson1068 did you seriously discredit Nas?

[@sethewing15]

@@whyareyouusinglightmode2098 not as hard as the Grammy's discredited Freddie Gibbs

[@whyareyouusinglightmode2098]

@@sethewing15 i forgot Alfredo, my bad, i love that album

[@steezytrout3768]

As a Western NYer, it’s incredible to see the mark Griselda is making. We’ve always had this grimey, almost horror-inspired sound that’s been considered “underground” for decades. Griselda not only made it mainstream, but made other artists want to copy it.

[@Cantpickgoodhandlename]

“Guilty” or “God don’t make mistakes” are the deepest tracks on this project. They go crazy

[@Whoyakiddin]

i have never been so happy to see a yellow flannel. I loved this record

[@goldenchi1d228]

Conway graduated from machine to transformer on this album. This was heat from front to back.

[@rekt_yer_nan_darding_5788]

Conway definitely a Decepticon 😤

[@connorb2127]

he already went from king to a god and now hes not making mistakes

[@3R1CtheRED]

From king to a god

[@eggyboi8791]

Anthony, you know this would've been a 10 if it was called, "God Makes Mistakes".

[@ervin7178]

Anthony clearly persecutes Christians. Idk why fader didn’t mention that.

[@wuspatterwukd9104]

He is an atheist after all🙄

[@nxvh9062]

Cringe and bluepilled : (

[@doublehockeystix]

@@nxvh9062 kek

[@jaredbaez5457]

Conway is the best of Griseldas imo This is such a great album and The Alchemist again proving he's the best producer of the game rn

[@joedorben3504]

Nahhh Benny on another level imo

[@tadpoletoots]

@@joedorben3504 mach >

[@wearethegodcomics1120]

@@joedorben3504 I’d think Benny himself thinks Conway better than him

[@damiaangroenhart4138]

West & Conway are on another level. Benny is miles behind, John Woo Flick proved it once again

[@dougmontana157]

🎯

[@Brokehomie147]

This is real life rap, real clear and concise very relatable bars. Mainstream pop rap is cool but gets old real fast especially when every rapper hopping on the same trends. This that shit that makes u think and lives with u for a while. Definitely my favorite conway project to date, he really did his thing on this one.

[@babosanders5223]

i light up a joint and read the lyrics, just amazing

[@fixbent]

I love this for Conway. A top tier lyricist getting his flowers

[@sleep6837]

I get you may disagree with the albums title, but calling Conway "God's only mistake" came off a little harsh, Anthony.

[@takaratrove244]

Y’all still regurgitating this meme eh?

[@Skip2MeLou1]

@@takaratrove244 till the day we die

[@sethrozier6743]

you only gave this album a 9 because you are a good God-fearing man

[@eric688]

God really metaphorically smited him after the swimming review. he reached strike 3 on the hip-hop scores with mbdtf and yeezus + swimming

[@luckydiamond77]

You can't fear what doesn't exist. Is fearing God any different than fear of the unknown? If there ever was a higher power, people would only fear it if they knew little about it. So essentially being God-fearing doesn't make sense because there is no God

[@FreeTaylorSwift]

@@luckydiamond77 ok

[@sethrozier6743]

@@luckydiamond77 shut up!! go back to reddit

[@nonono7973]

@@luckydiamond77 fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all. If you view god as a less traditional diety, or as a philisophical concept, you begin asking unanswerable questions about where we came from, why we are here, and where we go when we die. Dipping your toes into any form of philosophy outside of evangelical atheism shows that we are all God fearing, but what, why, and who that God is will differ from person to person.

[@bradyfox1221]

I’ve recently started to listen to Griselda’s work, and I can honestly say this group is incredibly grimey in the best way. I love Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine equally, but for different reasons. Really cool to see that you liked it too melon!

[@andrewm7317]

dont leave out my boy BOLDY JAMES

[@nxvh9062]

Got put onto benny the butcher because of his work with clipping

[@Brad02K]

Not sure if you’re aware but Boldy James & Mach-Hommy are also signed to Griselda and I even prefer them to the main 3

[@wrathofthewitchqueen]

@@Brad02K I’d say Hommy is part of the main 4, given he was an OG Griselda member

[@Brad02K]

@@wrathofthewitchqueen True, I probably should’ve said the big 3

[@Simone-dj5sy]

From the moment i listened to the album i know it was gonna be an 8. But a 9?! Same score as igor? Hell yeah conway deserves that, Griselda is finding a balance between quantity and quality in their material that is pushing hip hop beyond limits.

[@luny2nez281]

I think all 3 are finding their comfort zones. Benny had it for a while but I think Conway is starting to find his. Also I started thinking Conway is the most diverse with his rap music last year, but this album solidified it and he probably is my favorite out the group right now

[@jcfilm561]

Way Better than igor

[@bonystickmanking1250]

@@jcfilm561 igor not aging well for me so I kinda agree

[@beard6329]

@@jcfilm561 L

[@ninjasrose1653]

This album is going to be a moment in Hip Hop history. But, it won't be appreciated like that just now. I am over the moon you gave this a 9/10 I can't actually believe it lol I thought you was gonna go 7/8 But it deserves 9 tbh. Conway poured his heart out on this and sprinkled in what made him big in the first place. I had similar reservations. But overall it's incredible!

[@anthonykonstantinou5378]

"I am over the moon you gave this a 9/10 I can't actually believe it lol I thought you was gonna go 7/8" there's a chance you care too much about some critic's opinion

[@ninjasrose1653]

@@anthonykonstantinou5378 Or there's a chance you care too much about mine lol I care that Conway gets the plaudits he deserves. So don't get to in your feelings about someone's KZbin comment haha!

[@anthonykonstantinou5378]

@@ninjasrose1653 yup, i'm in my feelings

[@bonsaismith1131]

great album review Anthony! but taking one point off for Conway not getting a Bert "the machine" Kreischer feature is an interesting choice

[@tpags7398]

That story always has me in tears laughing by the end “I AM THE MACHINE”

[@GodEmperor_]

Fantano has been giving a lot of albums a 9 this year, a lot of artists are coming with it 🔥

[@aidenparkhurst1191]

This might be the first album to make me tear up multiple times. Especially on Stressed, god damn. Fantastic project.

[@charlesbarkleygaming]

Conway Twitty will forever be a country legend.His delve into hip hop was a bit of a strange choice but good none the less.

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

Man, family guy really brought Twitty back to life!😂

[@ttig4044]

Bro this albums a 10, don’t care what you say. It’s damn near perfect. Album of the Year so far.

[@psilopsychic]

Still AOTY but goddamn this year’s been great for rap

[@andrewdarrow4542]

When comparing the three rappers out of griselda, people always say that Conway is the grimiest, westside gunn is the figure head, and Benny has the best lyrical ability. After this album, I could easily see Conway beating the both of them. He shouldn’t be seen as the grimiest, but rather the one with the most depth. When Conway shares his emotions and opens up on songs, they’re absolutely i credible sounding. Stressed had me on the verge of tears

[@whiskeywayne91]

Literally nobody is saying Benny has lyrical ability over Con

[@andrewdarrow4542]

@@whiskeywayne91 a lot of people do

[@DMVGREY]

He definitely the best all around rapper, and official makes the best music in the group, unless gunn can one up big bro. It's a miracle HWH8 side B was as good as it was, now it's the 2nd best griselda project.

[@moc-king-bird]

2 years later this album has grown to a perfect 10/10 masterpiece in my opinion. If it had gotten appreciation it deserves in hip hop media it would be THE Griselda classic.

[@flaminninja3368]

9 out of 10⁉️⁉️⁉️ finally a good review from Fantano

[@that_udk44]

He’s given out plenty of positive reviews, wdym?

[@queeeeericuraaaaaaaa]

Melon, there's a lot of times when you make me a bit angry, but this time, this time my friend you nailed it! Beautiful album!

[@Artizm_Music]

This is the best Shady Records release I've heard in a LONG time.

[@R4NDOMUS3RNAME]

Since GRODT

[@Gintoki_Madao]

I wish we got a Grip - IDFT album review too Shady Records has talented artists. They should be promoted more and better

[@BOAYang]

📠

[@cmd695]

Facts Grip had such an amazing album

[@Artizm_Music]

I agree. Thanks for nothing Paul Rosenburg.

[@gl1tt3r3]

Nah that album corny as fuck. Especially that Eminem feature

[@vatsalpatel208]

@@gl1tt3r3 typical Eminem teenage white twitter hater, take this L

[@austinedwards513]

It's awesome with how much music Griselda comes out with!

[@failtolawl]

idk why the album cover is so hard

[@pelicancrayon2523]

Fr the cover slaps

[@isaiahisel3005]

easily the most impressive project in the griselda cannon so far in my opinion, nothing but more greatness to come from all three of the core trio. And i agree for the most part with the review but Babas was definitely a highlight for me, the beat is mesmerizing and i really liked the flow switch up. it sticks out in the track list yes, but i don’t think that’s a bad thing it didn’t interrupt the pace at all for me

[@southside6093]

*100% deserved and this is a strong contender for hip-hop AOTY already. It’s phenomenal.*

[@Jaies_]

4:12 - Did this man just say "Effortly"

[@PenpalSeff]

stressed is one of those songs i felt was far too heartbreaking for me to listen to again.. but man i keep running it back

[@johnboyajian4879]

Very happy you reviewed this album, this is a very special time for Conway and Griselda. The work that they’ve put in is coming to fruition and it’s nice to see big music figures showing their respects as well

[@modalsahil9999]

You just couldn't have given it a 10?

[@psilopsychic]

Fr

[@jaznappier7992]

I love watching your videos about artists and albums I don’t know. It encourages me to go listen to something different

[@tommydangles]

honestly conway deserved a 10, this album was his best to date, and one of the realest, most down to earth rap albums ive heard in a while.

[@underworld8912]

Piano Love goes hard

[@SuperRigo90]

I went in expecting a good album as always but this album blew me away. Definitely deserves a 9/10. Haven’t paused an album mid song to say “sheeeeesh” in a while.

[@3R1CtheRED]

As a big Griselda fan, and someone who’s had a lot of mental and physical trauma, near death, etc. this album hits me so hard. Been on repeat every day - easily one of Griselda’s best albums. Real shit. Such a special, personal, comprehensive project. Lyrical virtuosity and everything aside, it’s fucking real to the core. I’m happy people are recognizing that and giving God his flowers when he deserves them

[@Goatchild90]

Shout out to Conway who could break my heart AND make me break out the Ski Mask and the burner.

[@coleminer5104]

rap songs rarely make me cry but Stressed really got to me. i appreciate that you took the time to listen to this one, Anthony

[@joeykelsch9316]

Have u listened to The Cow by westside Gunn featuring Conway, in my opinion it is his deepest song with stressed as a close second

[@maxvettu]

The guitar on Lock Load is so nice, just gets you hooked immediately

[@achronos178]

Conway the most overlooked and the best out of a crew of legends

[@jimmyl27]

WE KEEP GETTING SO CLOSE GODDAMNIT

[@HenOutOfHen]

Let's go Conwaaayyy!!!! no one deserves the acclaim more than this man, a giant amongst giants. Love to see it and hear it even more . Yes Melon. Yes.

[@cockheadprod5051]

Tana Talk 4 wasn't what I hoped it would be, can't wait for the review

[@gboogie360]

Conway the Goat

[@officialhb4794]

Can you check out you my beats and my songs on my KZbin channel. Give me feedback and sub if you like.if not have a good one my brotha

[@loganleatherman7647]

Conway keeps outdoing himself. Gonna be returning to this album a lot this year

[@StoreyedKansas121]

I appreciate the 9, but I found it kind of weird that you reviewed icedancer by bladee instead of the new Conway album that your title suggests you would’ve reviewed

[@WinedandDined27]

Funny. Good one. Finally a new take on the Fantano “great review, but…” comments. Hats off.

[@TheSkaOreo]

Feels like something out of a 90s time capsule in the best way.

[@sirthomson8110]

This is why i love anthony whenever i miss good releases i can rely on anthony thanks for this one this album is really amazing

[@madvillain20091]

i love this album from start to finish. i would rate this project a strong 10/10. Conway did a fantastic job with this project.

[@xiterluca]

Several songs on this album and Conway’s part on The Cow (the intro for HWH4) unironically made me tear up

[@Nicolas-ov4qu]

Love the conclussion of giving this album a 9. I understand the though about "Babas" but i did love this track a lot. One of my favs imo

[@BradTasteInMusicOfficial]

So many 9s this year 😫

[@furrychiefkeef2454]

Ratio

[@id1550]

@@furrychiefkeef2454 cringe

[@unbotheredcuy]

@@furrychiefkeef2454 😐

[@furrychiefkeef2454]

Lmao

[@zapify6999]

Wild chapters is an amazing track, one of the best I've heard all year

[@harrigang]

He flows so effortly indeed

[@ThePIMPaboveallpimps]

Been anticipating this one! So glad you enjoyed it

[@breakinnewz3415]

This is one of those gems u get once in a long long time. Great review!

[@williampetty1778]

Damn a 9 has there ever been another one of these 🤯🤯 awesome review Anthony I thought this album was incredible just like you and one comment I could make is that I thought every sound was chunky in the sense that even if a track was 3 or 4 minutes it felt like it was 10 or 12 because of how much was packed into them

[@hoodiejalen366]

FINALLY U GAVE A GRISELDA MEMBER A 10!! THANK U MELON

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Antony finally got some change for the laundromat and got the yellow flan done.

[@BOAYang]

This is the best Shady album since Get Rich or Die Tryin’

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

So happy about this. Such a great album

[@5T3PH3N100]

I just hope Shady Records presses up physical copies. WWCD only was made into CDs on tour and Who Made The Sunshine wasn't pressed up at all.

[@aziel9141]

Damn, this year kicked off with some really good music, hope it stays like this for the rest of the year

[@kingpin1118]

Production was fire. Bars were fire. Conway opened up with things I never expected. Love this album

[@azid7682]

really didnt expect you to rate it so high, but i love that you did

[@doosean_]

He was in his bag truly with this one. He dug deep, portrayed his inner demons and internal struggles over familiar rapping formula... Shit, when someone like him can showcase this side of him, and do it while creating an unforgettable album experience, you can only respect it and endlessly play it back! ConWay The Wachine!

[@TheRareVideosXL]

This is a pretty good review. That's a solid score. Keep it up.

[@Kryssthealien]

"Wild Chapters" & "Stressed" hit really really HARD! 5 Stars... 💎💎💎 edit: I checked "Baba", it's just different but it's great on the album.

[@topfloorbossopium]

Wow I didn’t expect a 9 no complaints

[@DaArcaneNinja]

This album was a 10. It was a movie and I never felt this much craft in a long time.

[@masonmoore1893]

ILL TAKE A LIGHT 9 MELON. Glad to see more people recognizing the talent in griselda

[@DHaines6]

Griselda has breathed so much life into hip hop over the last few years. They drop more consistently than anyone and yet the product NEVER feels lacking in quality.

[@itzmimz8238]

Griselda have made me fall in love with rap again. I haven’t felt this way about boom bap since Wu-Tang

[@SunyChi]

That joint with Keisha Plum was on was Holy

[@MarshallsEmporium]

The first 9 of 2021 was promises, in april. It's march and we've already got four 9s this year. This is really being one heck of an year so far, huh?

[@genesisosuna]

This 9 was long overdue

[@Tym16]

Hell between this and the material from last year its only getting better

[@SamSam-qj5ud]

This album had some of best songs he has ever done for sure

[@all-caps3927]

I’m sorry but Babas is one of the best songs I’ve heard this year, so grimey, so raw and thorough. Some of the best production I’ve heard in years. I just absolutely love it, has to be my favourite song from Conway in a long time. Can’t believe Anthony doesn’t enjoy it.

[@baileybrown811]

This album has been on repeat for me from the moment it came out. I would have rioted if it got anything less than a 9.

[@syox3667]

Didn't expect that but very happy for Conway, great album

[@rajaalahmar4371]

this is absolutely amazing...one of the best albums I have ever heard

[@officialhb4794]

Can you check out you my beats and my songs on my KZbin channel. Give me feedback and sub if you like.if not have a good one my brotha

[@lordsaint4956]

this is definitely one of the albums I’ve heard this year

[@JohnRaw99]

patiently waiting for that zack de la rocha collab rage against conway the machine

[@hulzjeu3235]

When I first heard Stressed I had to really keep myself from crying I a public bus

[@petermahler853]

You should reveal your album of the year for each year of the 00s

[@codymenesini5102]

Piano Love one of the best songs I’ve heard in a long time.

[@Nadeshiko817]

Four 9's in two months. This is the best year for music ever.

[@lucabonasio3143]

In a month actually 😂

[@Nadeshiko817]

@@lucabonasio3143 I know this shit crazy 💀

[@nestorzen]

Guilty is a gem , prob one of the best tracks imo