Odd Future: The OF Tapes Vol.2

 

      Odd Future, the L.A. based troupe of nihilistic rappers have released there newest mix-tape, The OF Tape, Vol 2.  For this album, the group decided to stop attempting to raise the shock value, and focus more squarely on their music.  The result is a high point for the band.  There is still plenty of shocks, but the Odd Future is no longer merely trying to drop jaws.

      With a group this large, it is easy for a mix-tape such as this to clamor together.  However, despite each members stylistic difference, The OF Tapes incorporate all members of Odd Future with extreme repose.  The unified sound creates fuses each song and sequence into a single energy.  Likewise, the lesser known personas of Odd Future display their talent throughout the album, and are not overly bogged down by the more famous members, namely Tyler and Hodgy.  Especially for a group like Odd Future, less is more, as each member's solo album can often come off as abrasive.  The greater integration of the band allows for a more digestible album.   Odd future is very tactful in there craftsmanship of The OF Tapes, however, as the group's unwritten leaders take on a larger share of the role than the lesser developed rappers.  The result is plenty of representation, without much filler.   
The album drags on a little longer than need be, and the listener will probably not be hounding for more at the end of it.   The listener will, however, be able to recognize, that this is a group of talented rappers who, when unified together, can create a good album.  Definitely worth a listen.