Tyler, The Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost (Album Review)

I heard the line “sun beamin” and knew this album was gonna fkin’ slap.**

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TOP 5

5. WUSYANAME

“WUSYANAME” is the sweetest song Tyler has ever dropped.

This may just be the most innocent song I have ever heard from Tyler, the Creator. Staying true to himself, the track opens with the absolutely absurd pick-up line, “Aw, you look malnourished/Let’s get some bread, fry the egg yolk, and drown it in syrup.” The change from how Tyler talks about women in Goblin to here is nothing less than drastic.

Ty Dolla $ign was always expected to sound great over this ’90s-inspired R&B production, but the real surprise is how YoungBoy Never Broke Again steps in and steals the spotlight.

4. LUMBERJACK

Tyler released this track about a week before the album dropped, and out of all the songs he could’ve chosen as the first single, he couldn’t have picked a better one. If anyone thought Tyler had gone soft after IGOR, they were in for a surprise. “LUMBERJACK” brings back the abrasive, chaotic energy that feels much closer to the pre-Cherry Bomb version of Tyler, The Creator.

The track is a straight flex, with Tyler firing shots at his doubters while celebrating his success, wealth, and everything he’s built. What makes “LUMBERJACK” stand out is how confidently he embraces that aggressive side of himself.

The song also earns its spot in the top five because of the contrast it creates with tracks like “MASSA,” where Tyler reflects on how material success isn’t the thing that truly brings him happiness. That balance between flexing and self-awareness is what makes this era so interesting.

3. MANIFESTO

Once you get banned from three countries, being canceled on Twitter really isn’t that big of a deal.

“MANIFESTO” is one of the more revealing moments on the album because Tyler isn’t just looking back at his own journey, he’s also speaking on the pressure placed on artists to publicly address social movements. He touches on the Black Lives Matter movement, the protests of 2020, and the expectations people had for him during that time.

The line, “Lil white bitch gon’ say ‘you need to say something about that…’” shows Tyler pushing back against the idea that he has to perform activism for approval. After years of dealing with protests and criticism surrounding his shows, he makes it clear that if he speaks, it will be genuine and completely on his own terms.

The track works because Tyler balances that frustration with self-reflection. He talks about his past, his mistakes, and the ways he has grown while still maintaining that unapologetic attitude fans know him for.

With a powerful beat and a standout feature from Domo Genesis, “MANIFESTO” becomes another strong example of Tyler using music as a place to unpack complicated thoughts.

2. WILSHIRE

Man, relationships are hard.

“WILSHIRE” is the second-longest track on the album, clocking in at just under nine minutes, and it might be one of Tyler’s most personal moments. The song dives into his struggles with relationships, specifically telling the story of a connection he had with a woman who was already in a relationship.

What makes the track stand out is how detailed the storytelling is. Tyler walks listeners through the entire situation, starting from the moment he realized there was something special when he met her and eventually ending with him reaching out because he didn’t want things to end on bad terms.

The way Tyler approaches this love song feels very reminiscent of Flower Boy. Between the softer sound, emotional honesty, and extremely personal details, “WILSHIRE” feels like a continuation of that vulnerable side of Tyler. Unlike IGOR, where the emotions were packaged in a way that felt more universal, this track feels like Tyler opening up a personal diary and letting listeners experience a very specific chapter of his life.

1. MASSA

I could’ve easily made this whole post about “MASSA” because this song is on another level. The production alone is crazy (don’t think I missed that DOOM sample), but Tyler’s writing is what makes it special. This is hands down my favorite track of the year.

Bringing back those Wolf-era sounds, Tyler taps into a level of reflection that might even surpass Flower Boy. He uses the song to explain that all the money, fame, and accomplishments he’s collected don’t mean much without love, family, and genuine friendships.

The track plays like an autobiography, giving us a deeper look into Tyler’s mindset and the journey that shaped him. One of the biggest highlights is the line, “I paint full pictures of my perspective on these drum breaks just for you to tell me, ‘It’s no good’ from your lunch break.”

That moment perfectly sums up the struggle of creating something personal and having people judge it without understanding the full story. “MASSA” is one of Tyler’s strongest examples of turning his life into art.

SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN

1 SIR BAUDELAIRE (5/5)

2 CORSO (5/5)

3 LEMONHEAD (4/5)

4 WUSYANAME (5/5)

5 LUMBERJACK (5/5)

6 HOT WIND BLOWS (4/5)

7 MASSA (5/5)

8 RUNITUP (5/5)

9 MANIFESTO (5/5)

10 SWEET/I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE (5/5)

11 MOMMA TALK (4/5)

12 RISE! (4/5)

13 BLESSED (4/5)

14 JUGGERNAUT (4/5)

15 WILSHIRE (5/5)

16 SAFARI (4/5)

RGM RATING

(A)

It had been two years since Tyler, The Creator’s last album, and he came back better than ever. Tyler returned to the hard-hitting rap style that many fans grew up with, but the personal growth he experienced since Goblin in 2011 takes this album to an entirely different level. He even introduces a new persona, Tyler Baudelaire, adding another layer to his ever-changing artistry.

Throughout Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler explores everything from his sexuality and fame to his complicated relationship with his mother. Each song blends together seamlessly, especially from a production standpoint, creating an album that feels like one complete experience from beginning to end.

The storytelling and lyrics can feel chaotic at times, jumping between different topics and emotions, but that actually works in the album’s favor. It reflects Tyler’s mindset and the unpredictable way he processes his life experiences.

This album is nothing short of incredible. Call Me If You Get Lost has become one of my favorite Tyler, The Creator albums because there isn’t a single track I don’t enjoy. Tyler Baudelaire feels like a perfect combination of his Goblin aggression and Flower Boy vulnerability.

With every release, Tyler continues pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and evolving as an artist. We’re simply lucky enough to experience the results of that growth.