

The upbeat and catchy style of his old music that I originally missed was replaced with a more serious and mellow sound, which I now realize demonstrates Cudi’s growth as a person.Ĭudi deeply discusses the trials and tribulations of living with depression and anxiety in this album, as well as his struggles with substance usage. “Man On The Moon III: The Chosen” is consistent with its heart-hitting and honest lyricism. Since then, the album has significantly grown on me. When I listened to this album all the way through for the first time, I was slightly disappointed, because I was so accustomed to Cudi’s old music, which typically is more upbeat and catchy while still being candid about his life. “Man On The Moon III: The Chosen” is constructed of 18 songs, adding up to 58 minutes and 24 seconds, featuring four other artists including Skepta, Pop Smoke, Phoebe Bridgers, and Trippie Redd.

Now, ten years later, the final installment of the trilogy has been released on Dec. In his new album, “Man On The Moon III: The Chosen,” the theme continues with a deeper and more realistic approach.Ĭudi’s Man On The Moon trilogy began in 2009 with “Man On The Moon: The End Of Day,” which then led to his 2010 release “Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. In the past, Scott Mescudi, commonly known by his stage name, Kid Cudi, has had a steady theme throughout most of his albums and songs, speaking out about his struggles and mental health problems. The following review discusses music with explicit content.
