And After That, We Didn't Talk
| And After That, We Didn't Talk | ||||
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| Mixtape by GoldLink | ||||
| Released | November 8, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014-2015 | |||
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| Length | 33:52 | |||
| Label | Soulection | |||
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And After That, We Didn't Talk is the second mixtape from American rapper GoldLink. It was released in November 2015 on Soulection, following his critically acclaimed debut mixtape The God Complex. The mixtape features guest appearances from Anderson Paak and Masego. The project's production was handled by Louie Lastic, Merg, Galimatias, McCallaman, Braeden Bailey, Medasin, Milo Mills, Demo-Tapped, Tom Misch, and Jordan Rakei.
And After That, We Didn't Talk received wide spread acclaim for his production and unique storytelling and released 3 singles, Dance On Me, Spectrum, and Palm Trees.
Shortly after the release and critical acclaim of his debut mixtape, The God Complex, Goldlink signed with LA record label Soulection and began working on his second mixtape. in 2015, it was announce he was be on the 2015 XXL Freshman cover and that he would be working with legendary producer Rick Rubin. He later released the song Spectrum as the debut single for the mixtape. It was later revealed that Rick Rubin would be his mentor and executive producer for the album.
In an interview on Soulection Radio with DJ, host, and mixtape executive producer, Joe Kay, GoldLink said that the mixtape is a concept album based around a breakup he suffered at the age of 16, he says was due neither other them truly knowing how to properly handle a relationship. He also noted that this breakup is what lead to the events that took place within The God Complex, calling it his "memoir or moment of clarity". He stated that the writing for some of the songs are inspired by either conversations or ex relationships. The mixtape follows personal themes about love, coming of age, obsession, intimacy, regret, police brutality, substance abuse, racism, and Parenthood. Just like his previous project, the mixtape incorporate a blended style of hip hop and electronic. With the help of numerous producers among the Soulection roster, he was able to blend of jazz fusion and neo soul into his already known style.
The mixtape received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Metacritic scored the project a 72. Matthew Strauss from Pitchfork gave the mixtape a 7.3, stating that "His music works when every element blends together, and And After That, We Didn't Talk is most interesting when he shares only the most vital details from a moment. It's then that he can wring his experiences for their emotions and convey feelings with more than just words.". Sheldon Pearce from SPIN scored the mixtape 7 out of 10, stating "There are a few strong sonic ties to God Complex, specifically the works of producer Louie Lastic, but this album has greater balance. The full spectrum of sound explored is even richer this time around.". Kevin Ritchie from NOW rated the mixtape a 80 and stated "Even with quick, dense and precisely rhythmic flows, his rapping is like verbal dancing. Its joyous and romantic moments make the album feel more like a thematic refinement than a musical one.".
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