Earl Sweatshirt with the quiet release of his fifth studio album, Live, Laugh, Love.

I have to say, when I call it his “studio album,” I’m using the term loosely. Honestly, I feel like his last proper studio album was Doris. Ever since Doris, everything he’s put out has been something different—it’s been purely him. When you hear the stuff that came after Doris, it’s a very different sound. It’s really just him, you know what I’m saying? His shift toward a raw, unpolished, and deeply personal style that prioritizes lyrical expression and mood over commercial polish.

Key Album Details and Tracks:

• The album features 11 tracks.
• My favorite track is “Exhaust.”
• Other notable tracks mentioned are:
  • “Tourmaline”
  • “Heavy Metal A.K.A. Ejecto Seato”
  • “Live”
  • “Gamma”

Overall Impression:

Appreciation Requires Fandom. Listeners to be a dedicated “Earl fan” to truly appreciate this project. The music is not designed for casual listening; it requires an investment to unpack the dense lyrical content. I think he’s definitely grown as an artist, and his music selection is always on point. You really have to listen to his lyrics and take the time to understand what’s going on in his music.

And this one? It doesn’t miss either.