Action Bronson-Mr. Wonderful
5.6/10
Action Bronson is a crazy, eccentric person, so why wouldn't his debut album be the same? Action Bronson is known for his features and various mixtapes up to this point, but he also known for his strange antics. For one, the man was a chef at a top New York restaurant, he also has done some insane things at his shows such as close lining fans or eating weed. This man truly is a very unpredictable guy, but sometimes I feel like his lovable, peculiar personality overshadows his music. This is sadly on true on Mr. Wonderful. Bronson can definitely rap, that is not the problem. It just seems like he did not try to make a cohesive piece with this. There are some great tracks on here, but the low points are pretty bad actually. Bronson is definitely capable of making a stronger album than this, so perhaps that is why this album upsets me. This album may not be bad, but boy is it disappointing.
The album starts out with Brand New Car which is a silly track. It showcases some of Bronson's humor, but it is also not a very good joke. The chorus is cringeworthy and the rapping could be a lot better. This track pretty much embodies every problem I have with this album. Tracks 2-5 (The Rising, Terry, Actin' Crazy, and Falconry) are all really solid and focused tracks. These tracks have some old school vibes on them, especially Terry. I got my hopes up high after hearing these, but eventually I was disappointed again. The interlude on here brought absolutely nothing to the album and it was way too long. City Boy Blues and Light in The Addict are simply forgettable. I do not even remember these tracks long after listening to this project. The album so far has not been bad, but certainly not good, and this trajectory continues. Baby Blue is actually a very good track. The chorus is goofy, but unlike Brand New Car the track has some depth to it and I can actually take it somewhat seriously. Bronson and Chance both spit on these tracks. Bronson is actually a great lyricist when he wants to be, as shown on this track. Only In America is an absolute train wreck of a track. Literally just sounds like a horrendous rock instrumental over pretty half-assed rapping. This track also does not fit in to this album well at all. After Baby Blue it is also extremely weak. Galatic Love is short and entertaining. Overall it's a pretty solid track. The Passage is not a bad track, but it's a snorefest. The content is not bad, but on an album that is sometimes very lively this track puts you to sleep. The closer Easy Rider is the best song on here. The song is the most meaningful on here, and Action Bronson is more introspective than ever. On here you can hear his more serious side which is very applaudable. While this track is actually amazing, this album never gains a sense of consistency. It is disappointing to hear such a missed opportunity. While Bronson definitely has the skills to be a great MC, perhaps now is not his time. I still fully believe Action Bronson can and will be a great rapper, but this is definitely not what I look for in him. With a mind as strange and creative as his, I just thought he'd cook up something better.
Best Songs: The Rising, Terry, Actin' Crazy, Baby Blue, Easy Rider
Worst Songs: Brand New Car, Only In America, The Passage, Thug Love Story 2017
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