“Crown of God” is an
instrumental album entirely produced by Adeoluwa. Firstly, I want to point out Adeoluwa
claims that this project was on very low grade equipment and boasts about it
often in his description on Soundcloud. Personally I feel that you shouldn’t go
around telling people to listen to it hoping others will invest in your future
project by using your equipment quality to gain sympathy. Especially not when
artists such as XXYYXX can make projects thousands love with only a laptop and
a copy of FL Studio. No matter what his motives are the main focus, however, is
his music. Since this is an instrumental project I will review each song
separately.
Crucifix
This is
the introduction to the album and easily my favorite of the whole project. It
immediately captured my attention and is a true testament to his skills as a
producer. Crucifix starts to slow down towards the middle of the track as it
transitions into the second half the song. I felt for an instrumental only
track the transition shouldn’t have been as long as it leaves the listener
wondering if it’s done or not but doesn’t disappoint when it picks back up.
Psalms: 23
While this song isn’t as creative as the first one it is
still very well done. The song Psalms: 23 goes in a different direction from
the louder, angrier Crucifix. Instead of the more flashy synths in the first
track he went for a softer loop that gets carried by the 808s in the
background. Overall it was good but still lacking.
Halo
I really enjoyed listening to this one. The Rift in the
background looping throughout the song was very addictive and the alternating
synths compliment the song well.
God We Trust
I felt this is the track halo should’ve been. By this point
in the album its apparent how skilled Adeoluwa is and this one really shows.
This is also around the time I wish he would attempted to put his vocals over
these instrumentals because I really would’ve liked to see what kind of album
would’ve been made with his beats.
Blxck Caesar
I really like the vibe this track gives off in the first
half. However, when the beat switches I feel it really ruined it because the
two different sides contrast heavily and the second part seems like an
unnecessary edit of the first part of the song.
Eden
Nothing really stands out here just very above average beat.
Heaven or Hell [Interlude]
When I think interlude 4 minutes doesn’t really come to
mind. This track is long and not because its length it just seems to drag on
and on and I felt it was the worst one of them.
Mark of the Beast
This song was one of the very creative ones that stood out.
On first listened I wasn’t very impressed but after a second look it really
grew on me. I really wish he didn’t make as many beat switches in these songs
it really isn’t necessary and it wasn’t executed that well in my opinion.
Mankind
Not much to say about this it was really well done and is
easily one of my favorites from the album.
(BONUS) Aphrodite
I don’t really see why it’s labeled as bonus because this is
better than half of the songs on the album. It could’ve easily replaced a few
of the songs. It works well as an album closer if you include it as the
official last track
Overall
I give Crown of God a final score of 7.5/10 mainly due to the lack of diversity
and issues stated the individual song reviews. I believe Adeoluwa is talented
and I look forward to hearing future projects.
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