Mansionz Album Review- Remix
5
By davis_mcbee
When I first sat down to listen to the album, I did not have any expectations, but even if I did, they would have been exceeded. I have loved and supported Blackbear for nearly four years now, and when I realized he was in a duo, I knew I had to give the music a listen. This album tells a story of young adult romance and the love, betrayal, and heartbreak that goes along with it.
The musical composition of the album is what sticks out to me the most. The way Blackbear and Mike Posner, the other half to the duo, transitioned into every song is something I find admirable. This album is best played in the order of the setlist; being able to hear the album as Posner and Blackbear intended you to makes the album that much more special. Every song on the album has a purpose; whether to tell about Posner’s struggle with his self-identity or Blackbear’s struggle with addiction, every song is beautifully crafted and unique.
One critique I have about the album is the songs that feature Dennis Rodman. I have nothing against Dennis Rodman personally, but I feel like all of his parts in the album are out of place, and just generally not needed. One of the most notable examples of this is Dennis Rodman screaming at the end of the song “I’m Thinking About Horses.” When I first listened to the song, I was startled by Dennis Rodman’s part in “I’m Thinking About Horses.” It was unexpected, and in my opinion, a mistake on the producer's side.
One of my favorite songs on Mansionz is “Nobody Knows.” This song sticks out to me because of the beat; I tend to be drawn to songs with a powerful beat, and this is one of them. Every beat has a purpose, and no beat is out of place. Blackbear and Posner spent a lot of time on this album, and the listener can tell. I cannot wait to see what other music Posner and Blackbear have in store for the fans!
