“Call Me If You Get Lost” is the latest album by rapper and producer Tyler the Creator, released on June 25.  The album largely acts as a victory lap in the wake of the critical and commercial success of 2019’s “Igor.” Sonically, the album draws primarily from hip hop, with notable electronic and some pop influences. While a narrative through-line in the form of a breakup is present, it plays a lesser role in comparison to previous releases.

Sir Baudelaire: A sparse piano and oboe-led intro in which mixtape host DJ Drama announces his presence and Tyler delivers lines reflecting on luxurious travel.

Corso: A dark and erratic piano and bass-heavy hip hop track which establishes the album’s dual thematic focus on personal success and insecurity. 

Lemonhead: An upbeat horn-led trap cut featuring a drum and bass-heavy beat.

Wusyaname: A smooth, synth and bass-led pop track which sees Tyler do his best to catch the attention of the album’s romantic focus.

Lumberjack: A dark hip hop track, evocative of Tyler’s early releases, prominently featuring DJ effects and interjections.

Hot Wind Blows: A jazzy, piano and flute-led hip hop track in which Tyler and Lil Wayne exchange dense and double entendre-heavy verses.

Massa: A slower hip-hop track that sees Tyler reflect on the trajectory and evolution of his career, mellowly beginning his verse before a spirited finish.

Runitup: An upbeat, celebratory hip-hop track featuring a prominent brass section.

Manifesto: An aggressive hip-hop track over a choral sample in which Tyler and fellow Odd Future-acolyte Domo Genesis exchange bars over their attitudes towards the public.

Sweet/I Thought You Wanted to Dance: A two-part track, beginning with a smooth synth-pop cut before transitioning to a somewhat stilted dancehall finale.

Momma Talk: An interlude in which Tyler’s mom recounts defending him as a child, before transitioning to the next track.

Rise!: A drum and synth-led track which sees Tyler list and defend his merits.

Blessed: A brief interlude that sees Tyler reflect on what he views as blessings in his life.

Juggernaut: A unique trap cut largely devoid of a melody featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Pharrell.

Wilshire: A longer hip-hop track in which Tyler recounts the details of falling in and out of love with a woman in a relationship over a largely static beat.

Safari: A slow, trumpet-led outro featuring aggressive bars before an abrupt exit.

Ultimately, “Call Me If You Get Lost” serves as a great addition to Tyler’s discography. Over a decade of consistent musical output has refined Tyler’s production abilities and afforded him a wide sonic palette, traits that are on full display throughout the project. Combined with sharp songwriting and lyricism, the end result is a detailed, well-made project which makes for an engaging and enjoyable listen.

Standout Tracks: Corso, Wusyaname, Massa, Manifesto

Overall, I’d rate “Call Me If You Get Lost” 4 out of 5 Spinnaker Sails.