2026 Grammy's Album Review: "Let God Sort Em Out" - Clipse

 

Its that time of year for my annual series reviewing all of the album of the year nominees. This year I graded each track out of 100, and then of course averaged it out. On albums that feature interludes, or on certain tracks that are around a minute or shorter, those won't be judged toward the album.

"Let God Sort Em Out" - Clipse

1) "The Birds Don't Sing" (ft/ John Legend and Voices of Fire):

A track full of remorse; "The birds don't sing, they screech in pain".

2) Chains & Whips" (ft/ Kendrick Lamar):

There's a rock style production. Overall this feels fresh, with a furiously paced close; "Misery's fueling your aggression".

3)  "P.O.V" (ft/ Tyler, the Creator)

Slowed down & calmer, though the flow feels slightly off.

4) "So Be It"

There's a Middle Eastern sound.

5) "Ace Trumpets"

A very smooth beat.

6) "All Things Considered" (ft/ The-Dream and Pharrell Williams)

There's a nice transition into this track; "The only sin left is to flirt with vengeance".

7) "M.T.B.T.T.F"

This brings about a 90s vibe.

8) "E.B.I.T.D.A" (ft/ Pharrell Williams)

While quicker paced, this feels a bit like a throw-in.

9) "F.I.C.O" (ft/ Stove God Cooks)

Again we see a slowed down tempo, going along with the pacing of this album.

10) "Inglorious Bastards" (ft/ Ab-Liva)

This brings about a different vibe; "I'm allergic to anything other than money behavior".

11) "So Far Ahead" (ft/ Pharrell Williams)

There's a soulful/gospel feel in the opening, with some very clever wording.

12) "Let God Sort Em Out/ Chandeliers" (ft/ Nas)

There's an interesting switch-up midway though.

13) "By The Grace of God" (ft/ Pharrell Williams)

This feels like a triumphant close to the album; "Escape the odds by the grace of God".

This is a fascinating album. It both feels new & unique, while also providing a throwback vibe to 90s hip hop. As I mentioned in the body of the review, its also really well paced (and not overtly lengthy). (82.1)

Lady Gaga "Mayhem" - 86.5

Bad Bunny "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" - 84.5

Kendrick Lamar "GNX" - 84.1

Sabrina Carpenter "Man's Best Friend" - 82.4

Clipse "Let God Sort Em Out" - 82.1

Leon Thomas "Mutt" - 78.8

Tyler, The Creator "Chromakopia" - 78.4

Justin Bieber "Swag" - 69.6