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Album Title: IGOR

Artist: Tyler the Creator

 

Release Date: 17 May 2019

Genre: Hip-Hop

 

Artwork by Luis Perez
 

Tracklist:

  1. IGOR’S THEME

  2. EARFQUAKE ★♥

  3. I THINK

  4. EXACTLY WHAT YOU RUN FROM YOU END UP CHASING

  5. RUNNING OUT OF TIME

  6. NEW MAGIC WAND ★

  7. A BOY IS A GUN

  8. PUPPET

  9. WHAT’S GOOD

  10. GONE, GONE / THANK YOU 

  11. I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE

  12. ARE WE STILL FRIENDS

 

Duration: 40 minutes

The album cover by Tyler, the Creator’s album  is a striking visual representation of the album's music and themes. Tyler's face seems tired and longing which is representative of the album's themes of experience the a love triangle involving Tyler, where he is in love with a man who is also dating a woman who is pulling him away from Tyler.

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The character of Igor, symbolises transformation and the idea of wearing a disguise. This aligns with the album's exploration of self-discovery and change in the context of a romantic relationship. The character's disguise reflects the emotional complexities and identity shifts explored in the music. The character's obscured identity on the cover mirrors the ambiguity and complexity of the album's narrative. "IGOR" delves into intricate emotions, blurred boundaries, and shifting perspectives in relationships, and the cover's visual ambiguity mirrors these themes.The cover's artistry and uniqueness are in line with the album's artistic and experimental nature. "IGOR" is a departure from Tyler's earlier work, and the cover's unconventional and eye-catching design reflects the album's departure from traditional hip-hop and rap music.

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In summary, the "IGOR" album cover embodies the album's exploration of transformation, emotional complexity, and its artistic departure from Tyler's previous work. It serves as a visual representation of the album's themes and creative evolution.

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