Logic’s 6th studio album was promised to be a fan favourite, but once again the Maryland rapper has disappointed. With corny hooks and uneventful verses, this LP provides no originality, and presents another flop to his once consistently excellent discography. 

2019 also saw the release of a Supermarket, a soundtrack to a best-selling book of the same title. Despite it serving a as bold attempt at alternative rock and indie pop, it was undoubtedly a failure. However, fans were not disheartened, as they were promised the “hardest shit [Logic] has ever made”. With the release two singles beforehand, those being the title track ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ and ‘Homicide’, featuring the legendary Detroit rapper Eminem, this promise seemed somewhat achievable. But unfortunately, those two tracks seemed to be the only positives for the album. 

Logic prides himself on two main values: positivity, and hard work. But one can only wonder where in this album that Logic truly presents this work ethic. With lyrics that are incredibly uninspired and lazy, we are left to beg the question: does Logic truly care about the work he is putting out? In 2014, on Bobby’s debut album, and arguably the project that skyrocketed him into the spotlight, Logic proudly asserts that “the only way I fail is if my verse weak”. In contrast in a line on his latest album, he literally states that he “[doesn’t] give a damn bout lyrics”. 

Along with hard hitting beats and lyrical verses, we were also promised conceptual, and meaningful tracks which present new ideas and delve into deeper subject matter. However, it seems that logic completely lost track of where he was going with the album’s concept. A few songs, such as the title track, embrace deeper meaning and spread a message of peace, love and positivity but ultimately this album is executed poorly. On ‘Icy’, such uneventful lyrics are devastatingly clear, as he spends the track boasting about money and fame. On ‘Cocaine’, Logic seems to lose track of his concept, as he begins with criticising the overuse of drugs in the modern music industry, suggesting that it creates a dangerous culture which is harmful to listeners, however, this forms into a ‘Mos Definitely’ (a track from Logic’s 2017 album ‘Everybody’) rip off where he praises black culture. Both ideas are fantastic, but it has no impact when it is executed this poorly. This theme of poor execution is riddled throughout the LP, as if it was quickly pulled together in a last ditch effort to release an album. However, we can hardly be surprised, as according to his producer 6ix, the majority of the tracks for the album were created on Logic’s tour bus surrounded by his close friends. For an album to have as much substance as he claims, it must have been difficult to inject so much originality and truly create a thematic experience with their constant presence. The only thing the that seems to have rubbed off through this is his deeper insecurities, with almost every verse containing a flex, something usually left to his persona “Bobby Tarantino”. 

However, in the midst of lacklustre and boring features, ‘Mama/Show love’ saw the inclusion of the vibrant Cordae, an up-and-coming star who’s talents undoubtedly shine on this track. ‘Homicide’ also saw the legendary Eminem who’s addition added a lot of personality to the track. However despite these features, Logic seems to lack the power to carry a track with lyrical verses or catchy hooks despite often making admirable attempts. 

Logic is unfortunately on a downward spiral, which seems to gain more and more momentum with every project, mixtape or soundtrack that he drops. Logic’s fans (known as the ‘Rattpack’) are undoubtedly disappointed, however, with loyalty, they continue to wait for the day that Logic returns to his better days and releases a successful and enjoyable project. The question is if he still has the ability to do this.

1.9/10

Written by Jack Crowe