Joost: Albino

SCORE: 62/100

How he went from this to making gabber music is entirely beyond me.

Joost's 'Albino' isn't a bad album by any means, but it lacks the real flair that makes his newer projects much more memorable. There are some high moments here, but it's clear that electronic suits him much more than rap music does - and when those electronic elements shine through somewhat here, they make for the best moments on the album. It's fun, palatable rap; but it isn't what you might be looking for from a Joost album. 

There are some very fun moments here and the beats are good. They have enough texture and a good pace that keeps the album fun, and after a slower opener, the album takes form into something with much more energy. It's a fun project that does what it needs to - but it isn't as interesting artistically as what Joost would go on to do in the later, more recent years of his career. It's hard not to compare the present to the past, but this era was a solid, somewhat unexpected start for Joost that provides some insight into what he was going for before he truly found his footing for a second time. 

Some of the moments on this album feel like glimpses into the improvement that Joost would fall into, and some of the moments fall very, very short. There are some genuinely funny moments here that made this one of the most fun listening experiences I've had recently, but it's an overall meh album that I don't have too much to write home about for.

If this album was in English it would be complete dogslop, but trap projects being in other languages saves them from the fallout that plenty other albums, songs, and EPs in the genre falter from. 

It's a solid rap album, and fans of the genre are sure to enjoy this project - especially if they're looking for something new, but fans of Joost's more electronic-orientated sound might not enjoy this album near as much as his newest project. As someone who isn't very into modern rap at all, this album wasn't really my cup of tea, but it's good for what it is and I can certainly see how it caters much more to actual fans of the genre. 

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