![]() ![]() A void where only his self-deprecation and the hot stench of a hangover waft around him. Then once we’re past the actual introduction of the hook, we’re thrown in a cavernous room, Albert first coughing up, then seeping in the dregs of a liquor bottle. Visually, the “Darker Liquor” is as open as Albert himself. While he’s still melodic in his delivery, there’s nowhere else for him to hide here. Even his selection in the type of dark liquor he’s found solace in (“Southern Comfort imprint in my cup”), the reference is obvious. Doesn’t want you questioning if the song’s about one thing or another. I want you wrapped around my body like my jacket that’s still in your closet hangin’ up like our phone calls”).īut he doesn’t leave you guessing where his heart is at this moment. “The fact is, self-control, you know I lack it. Yes, even in a song that’s pretty straightforward, he manages to weave his signature wordplay in some truly breathtaking ways (e.g. No matter his status in the annals of rap itself, he’s certainly cemented himself in my mind as one of the game’s best storytellers. I’ll continue to sing the praises of this man’s pen. Lyrically, Albert opts for the totally uncomplicated. But make no mistake there’s poison in the mind and spirit when you create something like this. He did later admit that liquor isn’t exactly his poison. Albert tells the story about the vices we wrap around ourselves when we’d rather run away than face the pain. A never-ending list of what-ifs and should-have-beens. This is a song about the things we turn to when in the midst of a hard reality. He opts for a kick in the teeth rather than a sucker punch. ![]() Let me tell you something, when Albert wants to make a point, he doesn’t beat around the bush. What we see here is the raw meat of the man. With “Darker Liquor,” Albert’s stripped away most of the facade. Their vulnerability speaks of immense strength and a courage most of us only deign to attempt. When an artist cracks him or herself open, exposes the blood and bone, that’s when they’re at their boldest. ![]() However, sometimes art is just art with nothing but the intent to create behind it. It could be argued that their art is the truest expression of themselves. I have to say, one of the greatest gifts an artist can give us is their honesty. ![]()
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