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Originally posted by Mariah
I didn’t mean the loosely constructed narrative as a bad thing, I just wanted to point out the contrast with GKMC. I think the most vivid storytelling of this album is on u, the rest isn’t really ‘cinematic’ in the way that the majority of GKMC is.
It makes sense that TPAB is the continuation of GKMC. The music reflects his life and this is where he is right now.
Momma and A Dollar might be inspired by his tour in South Africa last year. I know he played a few dates there ��
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Oh yeah, for sure, GKMC has a much stronger narrative esp. in comparison to TPAB. TPAB is kind of everywhere, but, as you pointed out, a loosely constructed narrative isn't a bad thing and it really fits the album. And I agree that TPAB doesn't have the same vivid storytelling and cinematic feeling to it as GKMC does.
For me, though, I really prefer TPAB to GKMC. GKMC has bangers on bangers and a very nice storyline, but TPAB is so smooth and the production is much stronger and well polished esp. for an album that is released well past funk's peak influence on the mainstream. And, as always, Kendrick's lyrics and insight are nothing less than incredible and interesting.