Review Summary: Logic's latest release: The only self produced album I know worthy of both a Grammy and an Emmy
Okay, so have you ever imagined what life would be like one hundred years from now? Logic has, and on The Incredible True Story, Logic takes you through a journey of how he pictures it. This album plays through like a big motion picture. Starting with the intro track 'Contact', where you almost feel as if you are lifting off through space with his crew. The album is mainly self produced by him and in my opinion sounds more inspired than his debut album. It has that same flow and vibe as 'Under Pressure' that keeps his true fans interested, but takes a bold step in the other direction concept wise. Instead of the rapper taking you through his struggles, Logic takes you through a journey, after Earth runs out of resources, through space to a planet that many have attempted and failed to reach called Paradise.
One thing that sets Logic's latest release from most other albums out there is the transition. The album tracks all transition very well from one to the other, and it really helps the story he is trying to tell come out clearer. Instead of eighteen tracks, it sounds more like one big track. In order to really get the real feel of what Logic was trying to pull of with this album, you must listen to the album from front to back. The production values really help paint the picture. The sounds can sound similar to his previous effort, giving off that same urban street feel, but he takes it a little bit further on such tracks as 'Fade Away', 'I Am The Greatest', 'Lord Willing', and 'City Of Stars'. 'Fade Away' could easily be one of his best tracks to date.
I also like how Logic managed to stay true to himself, and not go too far out of his range. A lot of hyped rappers tend to depart from what made them famous in the first place, and make an album that just isn't them (ex. Big Sean's 'Hall Of Fame') Logic kept this album within his skill set he has. Keeping the same flow that many of his fans know and love him for, but he still shows evolution throughout the record itself on tracks such as 'I Am The Greatest' and 'City Of Stars'. I like how he also featured and worked with his fellow Rat Pak members, and I think that really helped him stay true to himself and stick to his roots.
If you are a fan of any type of hip hop, I recommend you listen to this album from front to back. This album could easily win a grammy, and is one of the best hip hop releases this year. I give a lot of props to Logic!
