Album Review: Earl Sweatshirt - Doris

Tyler, the first of the Wolf Gang to break big, came out chanting, “Free Earl!” It was difficult to imagine that OFWGKTA had a more interesting rapper up its collective sleeve. Earl, once freed from his Samoan brat camp, has proved Tyler right again with this gem. Chum stands tallest; Earl honest, unrelenting and engaging on the mic over his own bouncy beat. Frank Ocean's star turn rapping on Sunday is a revelation. The confronting teenage brutality of 2010 debut Earl has been left behind. Only our hero's skill and charisma remain. Doris is a triumph. Earl's free.