Th@ Kid's newest album is an eerie one, to say the least. Every song covers the topic of teenage angst in one way or another, with many referencing the way-too-real topics of school shootings and suicide. Sonically, Bones does more of what he does best, which is go back and forth between dark, atmospheric hip-hop tracks and Screamo-inspired rock songs, sometimes mixing both. This album also sees more of a late-90's indie scene influence as well, which keeps in line with the music of a time when school shootings were at an all-time high. Although musically, the album is a solid piece of work, it makes me as a listener wonder what Bones' intentions were. If the goal is to creep me out (which falls in line with much of Bones' work), then mission accomplished, although you have to wonder at what cost. If the goal is to speak to those who have these dark thoughts in an effort to make them feel like they can relate, then I guess that goal was also achieved. I have a feeling it's a bit of both.
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