Super quick postage, just what I expected. "[78] Pitchfork's Jayson Greene called Man on the Moon II "a bumpy listen", but found it "more fully realized" than Cudi's debut album. Experience = Wisdom, this is the theme of the album. The album features guest appearances from CeeLo Green, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Cage, St. Vincent, GLC, Chip tha Ripper, and Nicole Wray. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 at various recording studios and was handled by long-time collaborators Emile Haynie and Plain Pat. It was released on November 9, 2010, through Dream On and GOOD Music, and distributed by Universal Motown Records. "All Along" was recorded at the MSR Studios in New York City, and the last track "Trapped in My Mind" was recorded at Scott's Crib in New York City. Further contributors include Mike Dean, Larry Gold, Ken Lewis, Frank Romano, and Ray Bradley. Rager' album perplexes", "Kid Cudi – Man on the Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager", "Review: Kid Cudi – Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager | Sputnikmusic", "Kid Cudi's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks", "Shocker! [62][63] On August 30, the single debuted on the New Zealand Single Charts at number 22. [8] The album was mixed at Larrabee Studios in Los Angeles, Circle House Recording Studios in Miami, Paramount Recording Studios in Los Angeles, and MSR Studios. I will tell the story of Mr Rager. A classic for the people that just want to stay in for the night and lose themselves in the music. "Ghost!" [49][50][51] On the iTunes deluxe edition, it includes a bonus track named "Maybe". Cee-Lo] [Explicit], Don’t Play This Song [feat. I'm not holding back. [75] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? Marijuana Lyrics. Originally, Cudi started doing coke to cope with the fame; first he resorted to the substance to “get through interviews”, then he needed it to “get through the day”. I prefer MotM 1 more but this follow-up was very strong. As such, the album is not reliant on standout tracks; instead, it’s one cohesive work and therefore best listened to in its entirety. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem) – - 3.75/5 2.) Act 2: A Stronger Trip. [25], Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 169,000 copies. [31] The lead single "Erase Me" is about a girl who hates Cudi, but can't forget him. Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager is the second studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi. Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager is the cinematic title of Kid Cudi’s sophomore album and the epic second chapter of his Man on the Moon series.
The day it becomes work, you need to retire. Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019. [9], Jim Jonsin, who produced the album's first single compared Cudi's blending of sounds to B.o.B's genre-bending album The Adventures of Bobby Ray, stating "It's a mix. [6][34] However, in July 2010, it was announced that album would be pushed back to September 28,[35] then it was revealed that it would be settled for October 26 release. Not quite on MOTM's level, but definitely a worthy serquel. Rager” as the grand climax, before the story comes to self-reflective ending in the final act. Dot da Genius – engineer, mixing, producer, Larry Gold – conductor, string arrangements, strings, Emile Haynie – engineer, executive producer, keyboards, producer, synthesizer, Jim Jonsin – keyboards, producer, programming, Kid Cudi – art direction, design, director, executive producer, Anthony Kilhoffer – engineer, mixing, producer, Ken Lewis – bass, guitar, keyboards, woodwind, Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds – executive producer, This page was last edited on 14 August 2020, at 11:46. Rager"). It serves as a sequel to his debut studio album Man on the Moon: The End of Day (2009). "[24], Lyricially, it continues on the autobiography track series like its predecessor, and follows the themes like depression,[25] loneliness,[24] detachment,[24] and isolation,[24] but in a darker context. "[83], According to the site Album of the Year, Man on the Moon II was thirtieth-highest-rank album in the year-end lists by music critics, based on 16 lists.
There's a problem loading this menu right now. This one is a little bit longer, it’s 18 tracks and counting […] The story’s deeper, darker, with no holding back. It serves as a sequel to his debut studio album Man on the Moon: The End of Day (2009). It also featured contributions from Anthon… Originally written in 1954 by jazz composer Bart … "[15] AllMusic writer David Jeffries said that, "just like on his debut, the soundscape is spacy and far-reaching, making this interstellar therapy session a much more interesting transmission. I have no regard for what people consider right or wrong. [96] In United Kingdom, the album debuted at number 88 on the UK Albums Chart. Mary J. Blige Prod: Emile 4. The video, directed by Jeremie Rozan from Surface to Air, features a brief cameo appearance from his mentor Kanye West. About “Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager”, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. There is no Kanye & Kid Cudi Duran Duran song, I'd sample a 90s record before a 80s record anyday and when I worked with Jim, I hadn't even started sessions with Plain Pat and Emile yet so the direction of my album was yet to be determined. Very well packaged, and better conditioning record, Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017. Kanye!
2. While the first half of the album is pretty light and upbeat and sees Cudi having a good time partying, drinking, and smoking of course, the second half is sonically much darker and finds Cudi under the pernicious influence of drugs, with the title track “Mr. Released in 2010, it’s the sequel to 2009’s Man on the Moon: The End of Day in story and sound. [8] Composer Larry Gold arranged and conducted with strings on four tracks, and producer Mike Dean contributed guitar on three tracks for the album. “GHOST!” should have closed Man on the Moon II. For more information on the album’s content and cover art, read here.
The track "We Aite (Wake Your Mind Up)" was recorded at the Germano Studios in New York City, and other tracks like "Marijuana" and "Ashin Kusher" was recorded at the Record Plant in Los Angeles. [60][70] The track "Marijuana" debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales, where it spend two weeks on the chart. "[7], Recording sessions for the album took place at several recording studios, including Avex Recording Studios in Honolulu, Electric Lady Studios in New York City, Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, Parkland Playhouse in Parkland, The Broski Room in New York City, Westlake Sound in West Hollywood. It tells the story of a man turning into an evil and reckless version of himself through substance abuse, with Cudi as his own protagonist and his other self as his enemy—Cudi dubs this alter ego of his “Mr. [92][93] As of December 2011, the album had sold 353,000 copies in the United States. [47] On the night of the release, there was news that Cudi was going to hold an album signing session at the Bape Store in New York, where he'll also unveil a new, limited edition "Mr. Rager" T-shirt for the clothing line. [74] Album of the Year assessed the critical consensus as 69 out of 100, based on 17 reviews. [40] On August 16, 2010, three tracks ("Erase Me", "Wylin Cause I'm Young", "Mr. Rager") would be released through mixtape called G.O.O.D Ass Mixtape,[41] the next day, "Erase Me" was officially released as a radio single. The album also highlights other topics, such as Cudi's former cocaine addiction, fame, and alcoholism, as well as family issues and women.
It features a blend of dark and emotional lyrics, exploring themes of depression, loneliness, detachment, and isolation. Record came as advertised. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2015.
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Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Scott Mescudi Vs. [53][54] Throughout his tour, Cudi would deliver fans a glimpse into his tour through his vlog by a user named Kev on Vimeo. he describes going through life's trials and tribulations and becoming desensitized to the harrowing journey. "[77] Dave Heaton of PopMatters viewed that its "subject matter" is not "delved into as creatively as on the debut album" and stated "Sometimes [Cudi] seems to be falling into the typical trap of sequels: replicating instead of moving forward. The World (Ft. CeeLo Green) Lyrics. [88] On December 23, 2010, Complex would place "Wild'n Cuz I'm Young" at number 25 on the 25 best songs of 2010 list. Greg Kot of Chicago Tribune commented "He plunges into a world of bravado and after-parties, with their endless supply of drugs and women. [8] In April 2010, Cudi was in the studio with recording artist Kenna. Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager is the second studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi. [32] On "Ghost!" The record came was packaged very well, and was surprised on how clean everything was. Don’t Play This Song feat. [31] "Marijuana" is an ode to cannabis where Cudi tactfully presents it as a relief to his mental distress. It will explain more of who I am as well as pushing the envelope musically. "[10] Cudi later said that Jonsin had misinformed fans about the new album, "I got mad love for Jim but he was misinformed. It’s an emotional album. [44] Three days later, Cudi releases the official trailer for the album. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, due to its diverse change to the sound and continuing theme of the album.
Repeated onscreen references to the camera might appear to indicate some sort of underlying theme about the complicity of the viewer. [15] Spin writer Charles Aaron noted "His cautionary journey takes the music in a makeshift '90s-alt-rock direction, jacked up on jittery beats that eerily mirror the rush and crash of someone who's been given way too much access to way too much ass. [60] On September 8, 2011, Cudi released the official music video for "Mr. Rager". ", "Kid Cudi Teams With Kanye, St. Vincent, McLovin", "KiD CuDi – 'Mr. It’s a natural endpoint for Kid Cudi’s best album (don’t @ me), accepting that there’ll always be loose ends. Cudi’s Man on the Moon series was originally supposed to be a trilogy, so since The Legend of Mr. Rager, fans have been waiting eagerly for Man on the Moon III. [27] Throughout the album, the subject matter of doubt shines, with songs that display emotions of uncertainty ("These Worries", "The End") and the dark experiences that Cudi had ("Maniac", "Mr. Additional taxes may apply. The album was supported by two singles: "Erase Me" and "Mr. Rager". [84] Complex ranked the album fourth,[85] and it was ranked sixth by Rap Radar,[86] it was ranked ninth by Spin,[87] and it was voted seventh best hip-hop album by Pitchfork's Reader Poll. "[6] In a Complex interview for his cover shoot titled "Mad Man on the Moon", he talks about the album and stating "It's explicit, but smart explicit. 3. When Cudi arrived, he was kneeling on top of a truck as the driver rode through the crowd until the front of the store, then he proceeded to perform "Revofev" and "Pursuit of Happiness" for the fans. "[81] Jon Pareles of The New York Times viewed that Cudi's rapping "wander[s] away while the track continues without him" and stated "In its utter self-absorption, the album teeters between fascinating and numbing. Cudi later admitted that he was “high-fiving death a couple of times” and that he almost overdosed once. The documentary is directed, shot and edited by Jason Goldwatch.