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Watsky color lines5/18/2023 To capture just what PLACEMENT, his newest work, is and why it is so satisfying to long-time fan of the artist like me, one needs to see just where he came from. It’s good, and it’s Watsky, but it’s Watsky in a different way. There’s a nice political piece that shows Watsky’s thoughts on what our mindset should be in the upcoming election. It isn’t his best work in my opinion, but the hits -which are definitely “Advanced Placement”, “Best Friend the Floor”, and “Dreams & Boxes”- stick with you when you’re done listening. I’ve already written about one of his hidden albums, and when his newest album, which was also the second in a three-album series, dropped, I knew I was going to have to go over it at some point. End with “PLACEMENT” though, there’s a reason it’s his most recently released album.George Watsky is, and might always be, my favorite artist. If you want to start listening to Watsky, start with “Cardboard Castles.” From there, make your own path. This is also the only album other than “Watsky” that has a non-explicit song, “Embrace the Quake.” The song is one of encouragement, something we could all probably use. The main reason the album is 10 minutes longer is because of “Dreams and Boxes.” “Dreams and Boxes” is a three-part song that runs for 10 minutes 55 seconds. Featuring nine songs like the previous album, this album has a run time of 38 minutes and four seconds. “Welcome to the Family,” “All Like Whatever,” and “No Complaints No Conversations” could be considered some of Watsky’s best work. Of the nine songs, there are three that are truly great. “COMPLAINT” has nine songs for a total run-time of 28 minutes 16 seconds. Three years after releasing his longest album, Watsky released his shortest. It’s a song that, although made six years ago, tells of the issues we also face today. “Pink Lemonade” is somewhat of a diss track of the political atmosphere of the United States. This is another album that many fans put at the top of their list.Īlthough a great album, there’s one song that stands out among the rest. The 18-song album is the longest of the six with a total run-time of one hour 15 minutes. Anderson Paak produced all but two songs on this album and features on four songs.Īfter a year break, Watsky came back with the album “x Infinity” in 2016. Watsky released his third album, “All You Can Do,” just a year after “Cardboard Castles.” There are 16 songs for a total run-time of 57 minutes 45 seconds. It’s not only a memorial, but it also tells a story of compassion, love and heartbreak. The 12th song on the album, “Dedicated to Christina Li” may not have topped the charts but is relatable to the listeners. The album contain songs of strength, heartbreak, comedy and politics. Here Watsky is able to showcase his best work through this album. The album features 17 songs, with a runtime of one hour and two minutes. Although released nine years ago, many fans list this as their top favorite album. The album “Cardboard Castles” was released in 2013. This song probably wasn’t made for people to enjoy, but rather for people to understand that Watsky wouldn’t be able to make the music he makes if it weren’t for black artists. It’s a conversation/argument between him and Wreck about the history of rap and hip hop. In this song, Watsky acknowledges where the type of music he makes came from. Catch Wreck)” falls near the end of the album. It’s a truly beautiful song that people who love just because will enjoy. He also has love because leaves fall, and his grandma lived to “99-eleven months.” Passion sings in the chorus that he has love just because. Passion).” Watsky states he has love because of some terrible events such as Jonestown and Auschwitz. Just a couple of songs later is “I Got This Love (feat. This one is for the people that have had their heartbroken in the worst of ways, finding out that the person they’re talking to is also talking to other people. “The Girl Next Door (To Everybody Else)” lands right in the middle of the album. It is one of two albums that isn’t entirely explicit. This album has 15 songs with a total run-time of one hour and one minute. This just covers his six studio albums, but he also has some unreleased music, which can be found online.Īccording to his website, Watsky has released a total of six solo albums, starting with his self-titled album in 2009. He first became well known from a YouTube video he posted titled “Pale Kid Raps Fast” in 2011. George Watsky, more widely known as just Watsky, started with slam poetry as a teenager before moving towards rap.
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