BROCKHAMPTON - The Family Review
BROCKHAMPTON's seventh studio album, 'The Family', marks the group's final chapter and is a fitting farewell to the beloved hip-hop collective.
BROCKHAMPTON's seventh studio album, 'The Family', marks the group's final chapter and is a fitting farewell to the beloved hip-hop collective. Lead by Kevin Abstract, the album chronicles the band's rise and accelerated decline through the lens of a tumultuous journey. The album is a fusion of soulful R&B and chipmunk soul, and is filled with Abstract's raw and honest tales of his own personal struggles and reflections on the group's legacy. Tracks like 'Big Pussy', 'All That', and 'Good Time' are sure to be fan-favorites, and the record ends with a sentimental and reflective 'Brockhampton', which sums up the group's journey and brings the record to a close. Although the album may be bittersweet for fans, 'The Family' is a testament to BROCKHAMPTON's creativity and serves as a beautiful send-off to the group's legacy.
BROCKHAMPTON's 'Big Pussy' is a wild and unexpected lead single. The track features a chaotic and energetic beat that keeps changing, and it opens with jazz samples before transitioning into a monster of a bassline. Abstract's aggressive delivery and dense production make this track feel like a breath of fresh air, and it serves as a great preview of what fans can expect from the group's upcoming final album.
The lyrics throughout the album discuss themes of fame, loss, and identity. On the track 'Big Pussy', Abstract addresses the commodification of passion and the struggle of being honest to oneself. On 'Any Way You Want Me', Abstract reflects on how people can change themselves to fit someone else's desires. 'RZA' touches on the emotional strain of coping with success and the toll it can take on one's relationships. 'The Family' is an intimate project that showcases the various perspectives of the group's members, and its thoughtful lyricism is sure to resonate with listeners.
BROCKHAMPTON's 'The Ending' is a powerful and emotional track that serves as an effective finale to the group's seventh studio album, 'The Family'. The track features a gospel-inspired beat and a heartfelt vocal performance from Kevin Abstract, who reflects on the group's tumultuous journey and calls out to his bandmates. The track is an emotional and reflective exploration of the group's legacy, and the production is lush and soulful. The track is a fitting end to the group's journey, and is sure to be a fan favourite.
'The Family' is an emotional, reflective, and powerful album that serves as a fitting finale to the group's illustrious eight-year journey. With lush production, a wide range of genres, and an introspective lyricism, 'The Family' is a fitting end to BROCKHAMPTON's legacy, and fans of the group's work will not be disappointed.