Tyler’s career began in the form of this group of misfits.
A second wave of members, including Ocean, joined between 2009 and 2010.
By 2011, they had churned out 12full-length albums.
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Visual aesthetic:Warped images of school children, hoodies, neon bubble font.
Foul-mouthed and full of surprises, Tyler’s first solo effortthe independently producedBastarddropped Christmas Day, 2009.
Visual aesthetic:Golf-style “Wolf” embroidery, scenic mountain backdrops, stripes, bikes.
“Pigs” deals with taking down bullies.
On “Colossus” he raps about not being able to enjoy an outing at Six Flags.
Cherry Bombwas criticized for being too cheerful, braggadocios, and musically immature.
Tyler has also revealed thatCherry Bombwas his favorite(though not necessarily his best) album.
Visual aesthetic:Honey bees, vibrant jewel tones, sunflowers, orange.
“I rock, I roll, I bloom, I grow.
“Flower Boyis considered Tyler’s turning point.
Here the king of clowning around sheds his bombastic persona for an exploration into his deep-seeded struggles.
IfCherry Bombwas a relapse into adolescence,Flower Boyis Tyler’s ode to growth.
No matter how touching the album may be, Tyler remains a twisted storyteller.
Igordisplays Tyler at his best, brightest, and oddest.
But the narrative feels like a springboard for the album’s diverse production rather than its focal point.
Tyler not only achieves this through an overall softer production style, but through a greater focus on singing.
