Delusional Thomas
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Delusional Thomas is a mixtape by American rapper Mac Miller under the alias Delusional Thomas. The mixtape was released as a free digital download on November 1, 2013 via a newly created website delusionalthomas.com.
Delusional Thomas was entirely produced by Miller under his production alias Larry Fisherman. The mixtape featured guest appearances from Earl Sweatshirt, Da$h, Bill Waves, and Mac Miller himself.
Background and themes
After the release of Mac Miller's second studio album
His rhymes were described frequently as having horrorcore influences.[1][6] His lyrics contain "references to extreme violence, constant challenges to Christianity and jokes about offering up younger nephews to Michael Jackson for sex."[1] The mixtape featured guest appearances from Earl Sweatshirt, Mac Miller in his normal voice, ASAP Mob's Da$H and Bill Waves.[7][8][9]
Miller's album sound and lyrics were also likely influenced by his heavy drug use. In his song "The Jesuits" Miller talks about "black tar demons".[10] This album came at a time during his career when Miller was heavily involved with drugs.[11]
Composition and production
The first track "Larry" "starts out with slow-pounding keys and the eerie sound of a loon call," setting the backdrop for the psychedelic killing spree the track becomes.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
BET | [6] |
HipHopDX | (positive)[1] |
Delusional Thomas was met with acclaim from
Bruce Smith of HipHopDX deemed the mixtape "EP-worthy" saying, "Getting past Mac Miller's bouts of immaturity and voice as "Delusional Thomas" is a chore and can be trying. But hidden behind those flaws is a good mixtape."[1] Drew Millard of Vice referred to the mixtape as the best project of Miller's career.[2] Rob Markman of MTV stated, "the real strength in the Delusional Thomas project is showing all the versatility and diversity that Mac has to offer."[12]
Track listing
- All songs were solely produced by Mac Miller under the alias Larry Fisherman except "Bill", also produced by randomblackdude.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Larry" | Malcolm McCormick | 2:17 |
2. | "Halo" | McCormick | 2:55 |
3. | "Vertigo" | McCormick | 1:10 |
4. | "Bill" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt & Bill Waves) |
| 4:41 |
5. | "72" | McCormick | 2:20 |
6. | "The Jesuits" (featuring Da$H) |
| 3:15 |
7. | "Dr. Thomas" | McCormick | 2:22 |
8. | "Labido" | McCormick | 2:32 |
9. | "Melvin" | McCormick | 1:30 |
10. | "Grandpa Used to Carry a Flask" (featuring Mac Miller) | McCormick | 4:13 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Smith, Bruce (November 9, 2013). "Mac Miller - Delusional Thomas (Mixtape Review) | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c "The Voices in Mac Miller's Head | NOISEY". Noisey.vice.com. November 7, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Mac Miller Transforms Into Delusional Thomas For New Mixtape". Theboombox.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Kujundzic, Petar. "Mac Miller (as Delusional Thomas) – Delusional Thomas (Mixtape)". Hypetrak. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Gotty™ (November 1, 2013). "Download: Mac Miller - Delusional Thomas Mixtape". Smokingsection.uproxx.com. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g Rohn, Jake. "Mixtape Review: Mac Miller, Delusional Thomas | News". BET. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Download Mac Miller's Delusional Thomas Mixtape". The Fader. November 1, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Mac Miller "Delusional Thomas" Mixtape". Complex. November 1, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Mac Miller Follow @MacMiller. "Mac Miller - Delusional Thomas - Download & Stream". Djbooth.net. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Delusional Thomas (Ft. Da$H) – The Jesuits, retrieved September 18, 2017
- ^ McCormick, Malcom (January 10, 2014). "The People VS Mac Miller - Illuminati, Falling Off, Crystal Meth and Ganja". YouTube.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Mac Miller's Troubled New Alter Ego: Delusional Thomas - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (November 1, 2013). "Mac Miller - 'Delusional Thomas' (mixtape) • Music / Video •". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved November 11, 2013.