There’s no reason why Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake couldn’t be deemed as the SoundCloud generation’s version of Detox. That might sound blasphemous but there are more similarities than one might think. Both have been chronically shelved for a multitude of years but remain so unavoidably desired by their target audiences. Sure, the fan awaiting Detox is the textbook Hip Hop purist starving for lyrical miracles while those waiting for Eternal Atake are much younger and believe anything dipped in Auto-Tuned is gospel.
However, when not released, these cursed albums turn from something to look forward to into urban legends with insurmountable expectations.
Unlike Detox though, Eternal Atake finally dropped and rocketed past expectations.
From Uzi first mentioning the album to its actual release on March 6th, Eternal Atake had been in limbo for over two years. Having a project held hostage that long would drive any artist crazy, which is why Uzi opens the album with a stern state of the union address. “Baby Pluto,” Uzi’s alter ego, explodes onto a Cousin Vinny beat with ferocious flexing and a rapstar rockstar declaration. “Man, these boys ain’t believe me/They thought I believed in the devil like Ouija/Man, these boys ain’t believe me/A real rockstar, Chrome Heart on my beanie” is a line like many others that state Uzi is officially back on his bullshit.
Despite having 18 tracks in total, the runtime is only an hour, making it highly digestible. Those looking for familiar turn up singles like “Futsal Shuffle 2020” and “That Way” will find them tacked onto the bottom of the album as “bonus” (a potential ploy to boost streaming numbers) but the proceeding 16 tracks are more than enough to keep the party pumping.
“Lo Mein” is an early fan favorite; a track where Uzi displays a perfect reference point for his skills as a rapper. “King of my city like Leon, mane/Head of these niggas by eons, mane/She let me touch for the free-on, mane/So you know that’s a must like Elon, mane” might seem like standard wordplay but when it’s delivered over relentless BPMs, the frenzy is enough to send even the staunchest Hip Hop purists into the fourth dimension. Although Uzi can definitely still be considered a mumble rapper (clearly demonstrated on slurred serenades like “POP” and “Prices”) he possesses the ability to rap imposingly well on select beats that would give even the most gifted MC a run for their money.
Long story short, Uzi knows which beats he bodes best on better than anyone.
On Eternal Atake said beats are out of this world – literally. From the sci-fi fantasy album cover to the UFO-looking Bugattis he’s been spotted driving in, Uzi’s intergalactic branding for this album is on point. The beats themselves, handled mostly by Brandon Finessin and Bugz Ronin, are just as spacey and super-infused with heavy EDM sonics. “You Better Move” has Uzi waxing tough talk over a thundering 808s and a spaceship alarm system with ray guns firing off in every which way. Even when Uzi gets emotional on “I’m Sorry” he’s doing so over an instrumental that sounds like a space-bound acid trip.
There aren’t necessarily songs that flat-out skips on the album but there are a few that likely won’t get streamed as much as others. These include the aforementioned mega-mumbles as well as “XO Tour Llif3” remix “P2” (listeners are better off just listening to the original). It’s also important to note that aside from Syd making an appearance on “Urgency” Uzi handles all vocals himself.
Although there is no platinum plaque just yet, he definitely made his best album to date with no features.
There is no denying Lil Uzi Vert’s unconventional version of rap has been polarizing for the better part of the last five years yet Eternal Atake should be celebrated. He maneuvers within the cockpit of his comfort zone, navigating a galaxy of different genres while keeping the essence of rap at the forefront. Just as Dr. Dre bent and damn near broke the rules of rap for the greater good in the early stages of his career, Lil Uzi Vert is crusading to do the same.
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Uzi is lgbt. Shit is trash
yu a weird nicca
You have the mind of a 5 year old if this is the music you like
You oldheads need to chill
Was pretty bad imo
nah nicca
Silly little sausage….
Y’all said Jeezy was trash but this album is good? Lol yea ok.
Are the people who write these articles that disconnected? Detox was well over a decade of waiting. It was less than 3 years since lil uzis last album. It’s not blasphemous to make the comparison it just makes no fucking sense
Thank you for saying so it annoyed me too, but excellent criticism of this sometimes questionable site
My first time publicly stating that I heard, and liked, a Uzi song. This album pretty damn good. The energy in the first few tracks is infectious- POP is insane- and carry you up to the crooning emo tracks which are in themselves good. Prices and Secure The Bag just seal the deal. It’s not the usual street rap and I think that’s what makes it.
Every track feels like it was made 3-4 years ago and then just sat on the shelf. kid has talent and star power for sure. just not my cup of tea i guess
y’all comparing Dr. Dre to Lil Uzi Trash?
y’all saying Jeezy dropped a bad project, but this is ”good” ?
LMAO
This the last time I visited this trash site
too much on this album. so far my favorite project from Uzi.
Best album Uzi has put out!
Straight up garbage. I can’t believe people even listen to this clown. Smh.
Bumps hard
I think it was an interesting review, but I won’t quite agree on the comparison between Dr. Dre’s never finished project “Deetox” and Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake”, because Dr. Dre stuck to his spirit of West Coast sound in every production he has been involved in. Lil Uzi Vert can be more compared to the further developed auto-tune.
He twitches the auto-tune into his own sound just like Lil Wayne. So if you want to compare, I think the comparison rests in between Lil Wayne and Lil Uzi Vert. Lil Wayne has a more aggressive input into his auto-tuned vocals, but Lil Uzi Vert is more relaxed but at the same time energetic.
I think it was an interesting review, but I won’t quite agree on the comparison between Dr. Dre’s never finished project “Deetox” and Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake”, because Dr. Dre stuck to his spirit of West Coast sound in every production he has been involved in. Lil Uzi Vert can be more compared to the further developed auto-tune. He twitches the auto-tune into his own sound just like Lil Wayne. So if you want to compare, I think the comparison rests in between Lil Wayne and Lil Uzi Vert. Lil Wayne has a more aggressive input into his auto-tuned vocals, but Lil Uzi Vert is more relaxed but at the same time energetic.
Fire album from Uzi. The only problem is that there are some parts where it gets boring, still a great project nonetheless. I can’t wait to see what he comes out with next.
I have to acknowledge the fact that i’m way too old for this right here….This sounds like every other trap type, rumble ting…i did give it a go..but Nope….Shit is weak……
Don’t make me fill this shit out to rate this.
Trash
how did this nonesense get 4/5 .
This article is an insult to Dell and Alienware.
Some of these songs are filler for definite and not many songs really stand out or even challenge what I’d consider his best. This didn’t live up to its hype unsurprisingly and really could be better in places. However, some songs are bops so it could be worse.