Kid Cudi is an ex-coke addict and a perpetually stoned loner. And he's completely honest about it. This honest about Kid Cudi's bleak world is what drives Man on the Moon II. Throughout the album he talks about how he is always high, his struggles with drugs, and his general unsatisfaction with life. It certaintly isn't a cheerful album and you have to be in the right mood to be able to take it all in, but he gives us an honest look into his life and he does so with an impressive diversity of style and an eclectic musical style. He also has some collaborations that enable him to fully express his emotions. In the first track, Cee Lo Green brings us in with poignant soulfulness in Scott Mescudi vs. the World. And in other songs, Mary J. Blige comes in with some more soul, and Kanye West and Chip That Ripper have some epic raps.
Unlike Kid Cudi's debut, this album doesn't have any stand out singles like Day N' Night, Up, Up, and Away, or Pursuit of Happiness. The only song that comes close is Erase Me (which is a post-punk influenced break up song). What Kid Cudi loses with catchiness, he gains in poignancy and honesty. His honesty is daring. There are plenty of rappers (an artists in general) who in reality are depressed and lonely but still shallowly make music about partying and the good life (ahem, Lil Wayne). Cudi's honesty is refreshing and although it isn't always fun to listen, at least it is real.
You can buy the album here.
Scott Mescudi vs. The World feat. Cee Lo Green
Erase Me feat. Kanye West
These Worries feat. Mary J. Blige
Ashin Kusher
Trapped In My Mind
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