Yeat – ADL (Album Review)

Yeat tries everything on “ADL,” sometimes it works, sometimes it crashes, but there’s never a dull moment.

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TOP 5 SONGS

5. Lose Control (Ft. Elton John)

Jumping from a NBA YoungBoy verse straight into Elton John vocals feels like something your ears should reject on principle. The production doesn’t help either, blending gritty rock elements with that familiar sample from Ye’s “Good Morning,” all wrapped in a beat that never fully takes off. Yeat’s singing still sounds rough, but there’s something admirable about how he forces himself into the mix anyway. The track is too strange to ignore.

4. Geek Luv

On “Geek Luv,” Yeat sounds like someone who doesn’t believe in small calculations, especially when it comes to money or attention. He moves through verses with a carefree attitude, touching on reckless lifestyles and the pull it has on women, all while blending melodic hooks with more aggressive pockets. The beat is just as important, stacked with bright synth lines, deep bass, and a rhythmic bounce that keeps everything in motion. It’s the kind of track built purely for vibing, no overthinking required.

3. Liv Likë Dis

“Liv Likë Dis” is tougher than guarding Darius Acuff Jr. in transition. The beat pounds with a trunk-shaking energy that feels urgent from the first second. Yeat delivers in his usual unpredictable style, tossing out fragmented lines that still land emotional flashes like love promises, money changing loyalty, and living without brakes. The variety of flows and unfiltered confidence carry the track, making the heavy bass feel even more intense. Honestly, anyone could hop on this s**t and kill it; especially Future.

2. Griddlë (Ft. Don Toliver)

I tried not to like a track called “Griddlë,” but it slipped through anyway. The beat floats with that glossy, outer-space feel that sounds like it belongs in zero gravity, with a bounce that could make even Star Trek alumni shake their styrofoamed up asses.

Yeat and Don Toliver trade verses about drugs, reckless behavior, women, and staying cautious in a world that never really slows down. Yeat comes off loose and unbothered, while Don Toliver adds a melodic, almost syrupy smoothness that balances the energy.

The chemistry is what seals it. Instead of clashing, their styles lock in and turn the track into something surprisingly cohesive. Then again, their collaborations always work.

1. Face The Flame (Ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Grimes)

I’m glad we get a dose of classic Yeat on this track… Of course, after Grimes kicks things off with that scary-ass opera vibe. “Face The Flame” leans into the bouncy, cosmic production that defined his early run. Yeat sounds right at home, bouncing between voices while talking about smashing women more than Luka complains to refs. NBA YoungBoy slides in with a sharp, urgent delivery that fits the beat perfectly. Their chemistry ends up being stronger than expected.

SONG BY SONG RATING

1. Purpose General (4/5)

2. Face The Flame (Ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Grimes) (4/5)

3. Lose Control (Ft. Elton John) (4/5)

4. Griddlë (Ft. Don Toliver) (4/5)

5. What I Want (Ft. BNYX) (3/5)

6. Liv Likë Dis (4/5)

7. Tallër (3/5)

8. My Way (Ft. Julia Wolf) (3/5)

9. Let King Tonka Talk (Ft. King Kylie) (3/5)

10. Dangerous House (3/5)

11. NO MORE GHOSTS (Ft. Kid Cudi) (3/5)

12. 2Nite (4/5)

13. Geek Luv (3.5/5)

14. Naked (3.5/5)

15. Went Wrong (Ft. 070 Shake) (3/5)

16. Real Life Shit (3/5)

17. My Time (Ft. Swizz Beatz) (3/5)

18. 2Planës (2/5)

19. Silk Facë (3/5)

20. Back Home (Ft. Joji) (3/5)

21. Up From Here (3/5)

RGM RATING

(66%)

What Yeat is doing on this project shows real artistic growth. Early in his career, his sound felt singular and chaotic, almost completely unfiltered. On ADL, he tightens things up with more structured vocal delivery, wider melodic choices, smarter use of effects, and a broader palette of influences that still feels authentic rather than forced. Even with that evolution, he keeps flashes of his original identity intact, slipping into his signature unpredictable cadence, high-energy persona, and unapologetic bravado. The hooks, in particular, feel more deliberate and catchy than ever.

However, the transition isn’t seamless. You can hear him stretching at times, experimenting beyond his comfort zone in ways that don’t always land. Some sections feel overdone or overly abstract, like he’s reaching for depth but losing clarity in the process. Guest features are mixed: a few are well-placed and integrated smoothly, while others feel like they disrupt the album’s identity rather than add to it.

Overall, the album runs a bit long and doesn’t always maintain momentum. The opening stretch hits strongest, while the back half loses some focus. Still, it’s another step forward in his push toward a bigger stage.

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