https://www.popdust.com/roy-orbison-crying-2640609026.html
After browsing the web for several short and underwhelming reviews of this great album, I finally came upon one that elaborated on the beauty of this piece of art. First off, the critic heavily emphasizes on the background of ANNIVERSARY as well as Bryson Tiller’s musical career in general and his launch into stardom with the release of TRAPSOUL. And during a time where Tiller was surrounded by fake friends and demeaning family members, the article gives insight into how his life has changed over the course of three years. The reason why I am giving so many props to this inclusion of context is that it necessarily details why Tiller decided to sing/rap about whatever it is he wanted to include. From relationship issues to his faith, all of Tiller’s lyricism strives from the events that transpired in his life all that time ago. I also admire how the article touches down upon Tiller’s inspiration for samples and lo-fi tracks on tracks such as “Inhale” and “Outta Time”. The critic ends on a powerful statement wrapping up ANNIVERSARY:
“Tiller is still R&B’s misunderstood introvert, but now he seems less preoccupied with being saved by a woman and is realizing (in full 2020 fashion) that we all are responsible for our own happiness.”