Source: Discogs tracklist
Despite mixed reviews (Pitchfork: 6.5/10), Cruel Summer is a time capsule: GOOD Music - Cruel Summer -iTunes- -320kbps- - ...
Infusing the project with his signature melodic melancholy. every 808 kick
The thundering 808s in "Mercy" remain crisp rather than muddy. slightly obnoxious friends.
The cinematic, atmospheric production on tracks like "The One" comes through in full definition. Cruel Summer: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
Cruel Summer is a time capsule—raw, arrogant, and slightly bloated. The 320kbps iTunes version preserves every ad-lib, every 808 kick, and every Kanye grunt in pristine clarity. If you want a snapshot of 2012 hip-hop when luxury rap and street grit collided, this is essential. Just don’t expect My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy . Expect a summer barbecue with your most talented, slightly obnoxious friends.