Travis Scott – Utopia

Travis Scott’s Utopia is a sprawling, ambitious attempt to reach beyond his signature sound. It’s a genre-bending odyssey that sheds the constant rage of his live shows for a more nuanced exploration.

The album is marked by a sense of frenetic energy, flitting between emotional introspection, psychedelic soundscapes, and moments of pure hype. It’s a long listen, clocking in at nearly an hour and a quarter, and some might find its sheer scale exhausting. However, this sprawl is fueled by an impressive list of collaborators, from hip-hop heavyweights to pop stars and electronic mavericks. These features take the music to unexpected places, adding a layer of intrigue even as the album’s length can test your patience.

Utopia marks a departure for Scott. While there are still echoes of his earlier psychedelic leanings, they’re interwoven with moments of ambience, risky beat switches, and even theatrical flourishes.