Miguel’s “CAOS” blends R&B, rock, Spanish, and soul in a bold, chaotic masterpiece.
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5. RIP (4/5)
These are the kind of tracks that will have you checking your pockets to make sure your wallet didn’t drop from jumping around too hard to it.
“RIP” shapeshifts constantly — one minute it’s stripped down, the next it’s a dark, high-energy dance record. Miguel switches between being unchained and whisper-soft, creating a vibe that’s unpredictable but addictive. The hook lingers long after it ends, making it one of the album’s most memorable cuts.
4. Oscillate (4/5)
If you’re using the word “oscillate” in the bedroom, y’all are either not getting nasty enough or getting too nasty.
The transition from “Perderme” into “Oscillate” is seamless — almost like a beat switch. The track is hypnotic, full of textured production and layered vocals. It’s psychedelic R&B done right, with a chorus that sticks in your head long after it ends.
3. Always Time (4.5/5)
Chrisean Rock needs to take this advice.
“Always Time” finds Miguel at his most vulnerable. He explores the kind of love that consumes you — so deep it clouds your judgment. The stripped-down production puts his raw emotion front and center, and his performance is haunting. By the end, you feel like you’ve sat through a therapy session with a guitar.
2. Nearsight (SID) (5/5)
I’m ready for an R&B-themed amusement park.
“Nearsight (SID)” is one of the most introspective moments on CAOS. Miguel reflects on peace, growth, and acceptance over a stripped-down instrumental that gradually explodes into an alt-rock climax. His voice feels both free and fragile, making this song an emotional rollercoaster — and one of the album’s best.
1. New Martyrs (Ride 4 U) (5/5)
Why does Miguel sound like a 5-foot Deebo in this track?
Released ahead of the album, “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U)” is a standout. Miguel fuses grungy R&B with alt-rock grit, driven by distorted guitar riffs and soulful undertones. The track feels like a hood love anthem — raw, emotional, and passionate. Lyrically, it’s about loyalty and devotion through chaos, portraying love as messy but deeply human. Miguel thrives in this lane, blurring the lines between soul, R&B, and rock in a way only he can.
SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN
1. CAOS (3.5/5)
2. The Killing (4/5)
3. RIP (4/5)
4. New Martyrs (Ride 4 U) (5/5)
5. Triggered (3.5/5)
6. El Pleito (4/5)
7. Perderme (4/5)
8. Oscilate (4/5)
9. Nearsight [SID] (5/5)
10. Angel’s Song (4/5)
11. Always On Time (4/5)
12. COMMA/KARMA (with George Clinton) (3/5)
RGM RATING
(80%)
CAOS lives up to its name — it’s unpredictable, passionate, and genre-bending. Miguel continues to prove he’s one of the few artists who can merge R&B, rock, and experimental sounds without losing authenticity. Some moments feel scattered, but the chaos is what makes it beautiful.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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