Loyle Carner - hopefully ! (2025)
hopefully ! marks Loyle Carner’s most personal and introspective work to date, a tender and reflective exploration of fatherhood, identity, and creative evolution. Over hazy guitars, soft breakbeats, and dreamy piano, he channels his fears and joys as a new dad, sharing candid moments—from worried musings on “Lyin” to the heartfelt home recording on “About Time.” His newfound singing voice adds emotional depth, giving tracks like “In My Mind” a beautifully uneven, King Krule‑like edge. Though subdued compared to his earlier, more beat-driven work, this album's intimacy resonates deeply, its warmth occasionally diffused by moments of listlessness. It’s a gentle, unguarded chapter in Carner’s journey—intimate, poetic, and quietly transformative.
Genre: UK Hip hop
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 55% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 444th / 449
Highlight: About time
Made me think of:
Tom Misch
King Krule
Navy Blue
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