(Lazy) Album Review: Black Messiah by D’Angelo

You know that “I haven’t heard anything like this before!” feeling?

The last time I distinctly remember having it was in my early teens listening to The Beatles’ self-titled album, also known as The White Album, for the first time. It’s achromatically poetic that I’m here decades later having my mind blown by D’Angelo’s Black Messiah. Both works bend and blend genres, and they each beg to be listened to from top to bottom.

Here are my stand-out track picks from spin one of Black Messiah. Put on your over-the-ears and see where D’Angelo takes you.