10 Essential Albums From 2019 You Need To Hear

Tyler the Creator has etched out a name for himself as one of the hip hop's zanier figures. From his alternative beginnings to his later flirtations with soul music, Tyler has tended to follow his muse regardless of genre. With Igor, Tyler took the time to deliver an emotional concept album about love and loss.

The tale of this album follows the story of a love triangle between Tyler, his boyfriend, and his boyfriend's ex. As the album progresses, it becomes more apparent that Tyler's relationship is going to crumble. When he sinks deeper into turmoil, Tyler relies on his alternate persona Igor to mask his more intimate feelings towards his partner.

Once we arrive at the closer "Are We Still Friends," Tyler is left emotionally gutted and hung out to dry by his mate. As the decade closes out, I can say with absolute certainty that Igor is one of the greatest breakup albums of the modern age. With twitchy production and scathing lyrics, the album perfectly encapsulates what it's like to feel helplessly in love, even if it's falling apart around you. Tyler had already proven himself as a great artist, but albums like this have potential to become legendary.