#1025 RJD2 - More Is Than Isn't

Doesn't much feel like there's anywhere left to go in instrumental hip hop. RJD2 tries to keep his sound sounding fresh by spreading its wings genre-wise: check the See You Leave -> Descended from Myth 4-track stretch that spans deep soul, jazz, hard-edged funk, Outkast-via-Basement-Jaxx R&B, and Jason Forrest maximalist mashism. It's a fun, eclectic, energetic mix that works more in mixtape moments than as an album whole - there's none of that sense of exploring an emotional or musical landscape that the best instrumental albums bring. Some highlight tracks, and a showcase that RJD2's still got some tricks, but the fact he showed them all off makes for a whiplash listen 3/5