Grammy's Album Of The Year Review: "7(EP)" - Lil Nas X

With the Grammy nominations out, its time for my "album of the year" reviews.  I score each track on whether it stands out, is merely okay, or is a miss. The final score will be out of a high of 100.

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1) "Old Town Road (Remix)" ft/Billy Ray Cyrus

This track really establishes the country/hip-hop feel from the start. Cyrus adds that extra element that makes this pop.

2) "Panini"

"Panini" switches it up a bit. This is about how some in his fanbase reacted to him as he became more mainstream; "Now they need me, number one on streaming. Oh yeah, you used to love me. So what happened, what's the meaning?"

3) "F9mily (You & Me)" ft/Travis Barker

There's a nice groove beat, but this track feels like its pulling in two different directions.

4) "Kick It"

This takes the perspective of a fake friend trying to get in with Lil Nas; "Now you all over the place, Check TL, I see your face".

5) "Rodeo" ft/Cardi B

Starting off with a country/outlaw feel, this track deals with Nas wanting his partner to be independent; "If I spoke on your behalf, then well, you wouldn't know how to talk". Cardi B's verse meshes really well.

6) "Bring U Down"

This track features Ryan Tedder in unison with Nas. There's a grunge-like backing to it, as this track deals with people trying to bring him down from his career rise. Overall the track feels a bit off.

7) "C7osure *You Like)"

The timing feels off in this throwaway track.

8) "Old Town Road"

I'm so used to the Billy Ray Cyrus remix, that the original seems to be lacking.

Lil Nas X was certainly looking to break the mold with this effort, getting into the country genre. There are some interesting/incredibly catchy tracks, but hopefully he can improve with a full-album effort that seems him stick with a singular theme/feel. (50)

"When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go" - Billie Eilish (100)

"Cuz I Love You" (Deluxe) - Lizzo (96.5)

"I Used To Know Her" - H.E.R (84.2)

"Father Of The Bride" - Vampire Weekend (80.5)

"i, i" - Bon Iver (79.2)

"Thank U, Next" - Ariana Grande (75)

"Norman Fucking Rockwell" - Lana Del Rey (64.3)

"7 (EP)" - Lil Nas X (50)