EVOL
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EVOL
Evol (stylized as EVOL) is the fourth studio album by American rapper Future. It was released on February 6, 2016, by A1 Recordings, Freebandz and Epic Records. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
While it has slightly more misses than hits, the highs are high—and ultimately, the lows aren't enough to break his current all-timer run.
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Billboard
Future Hits His Songwriting Stride on Surprise Album 'EVOL.'
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The Guardian
Prolific hip-hop star tones down the weirdness.
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SPIN
Mainstream-rap radio features plenty of copycats disguised as Future following his blueprint for disposable party music, but Future continues to churn out soul-punching sagas disguised as a party.
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Consequence of Sound
With every passing release, Future grows more confident, and more callous.
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Hip Hop DX
As it stands, EVOL is nothing out of the ordinary from his past endeavors.
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All Music
The production is glorious the whole way through.
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The Line of Best Fit
While EVOL is ultimately dispensable it’s still a pretty good time.
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Independent
Rapping romantic heading down a dead-end street.
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Crack Magazine
EVOL posits the opposite of love to be, not hatred, but the inevitable response to having it all on a platter (or in a tablet) – apathy.
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RUKUS
Even though Evol fails to launch Future into unprecedented realms, the LP furthers his meddling into the midnight murmur he so gracefully resides in.
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The Know
It’s impressive, but warrants the question of whether too much change is good for the future of the Hendrix imprint.
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The Daily Nebraskan
People are attracted to Future’s vicious trap persona, and they will be attracted to “EVOL” as well.
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Renowned for Sound
Whilst EVOL is a minor work by Future, it’s another entry in a recent canon of nothing but hits, from an artist showing no signs of slowing down.
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Hot New Hip Hop
Future finally begins to move on and enjoy himself on "EVOL."
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Hit The Floor Magazine
Evol won’t win over any fans that weren’t already interested, most people who were on the fence will remain so, and the people who love him will remain so.
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XXL Magazine
EVOL is only the latest building block on one of the most impressive runs from any rapper we’ve seen, and Future shows no signs of slowing down for anything.
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LYFSTYL
Future’s songmaking ability is undeniable, but in some places the high energy present throughout EVOL tapers off.
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Good*Fella Media
EVOL doesn’t show much in terms of growth, but it capitalizes on what Future does best and the overall narrative of his career.
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Pop Matters
EVOL doesn’t stand up to his critical peaks, but this could easily be seen as but a release to tide fans over before the next blockbuster.
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Pretty Much Amazing
Where previous releases found Future imbuing music with a kaleidoscope of human emotions, EVOL merely projects them as afterthoughts; all stylistic and empty.
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Tiny Mixtapes
Although there are streaks of hope camouflaged in Future’s gritty flow, the overtones remain essentially dour on EVOL.
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DJ Booth
Future's furious output finally catches up with him on his largely underwhelming new album.
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CLASH
'EVOL’ might be the severest release of Future’s incontestable recent streak.
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Hip Hop N More
EVOL is simply the newest ring for Future to sport as he celebrates his ongoing dominance.
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About To Blow
EVOL is energetic and immersing, with each track’s short duration maintaining a high tempo and intensity.
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UInterview
A Chart-Topping Yet Disappointing Effort.
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The McGill Tribune
EVOL is entertaining, disturbing, and enthralling at times, but the true emotions, beliefs, and motivations of its protagonist remain a mystery.
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The Daily
“EVOL” is a low point in Future’s career with a few incredible high points for the rapper himself.
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Rhyme
EVOL is a definite cop for any Future fan or just a hiphop head in general.
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Chef Music
Future’s ‘EVOL’ Is Good But It’s Nothing New
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Roman's Rap-Up
Future Delivers Yet Another Hit Album with "EVOL"
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The Black Juice
Evol sounds like the comedown of his year-plus run of exceptional music.
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HEADSTUFF
For those expecting EVOL to be an experimental project, a sign of Future maturing artistically, or for it in any way to deviate from being drug-infused auto-tuned wailing over trap-style production (what he is adored for, after all), you will be sadly let down.
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Abdow Avenue
The lyrics are shallow and uninteresting and Future just sounds like a mess.
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