I find this record the proper return to form that I think was needed for him. Relapse may have been a good, almost allegorical, representation of his struggle with addiction. But this album, along with his return to the airwaves seems really symbolic of a successful triumph over addiction - which in itself is beautiful.
Musically, he passed the test. The beats are all solid. He stills murders tracks.
And I absolutely love the album cover because it really seems to capture what I'm experiencing aurally.
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