Lil Uzi Vert appears to be in the middle of an identity crisis with his latest album, “Eternal Atake 2.” don’t get me wrong, there are a couple of songs that I did enjoy, but it doesn’t outweigh the bad. It seems that Uzi is trying to be too experimental and this isn’t the first time we saw this, in 2023 with the release of “Pink Tape” we saw the same formula as this year’s “Eternal Atake 2”.

In “Eternal Atake 2,”  we see Lil Uzi Vert rap over samples like Deftones-ish nu-metal, Shinsuke Nakamura’s WWE theme song, and Down’s “Chop Suey. Ultimately, these experiments fell flat as the album has received very mixed reviews overall, but I have definitely seen more negative reviews around social media. The two opening songs give a promising glimpse of classic Uzi, but as the album progresses, the album begins to steer into a chaotic mix of sounds that suggest Lil Uzi is experimenting without a clear vision, which shows the artist seems unsure whether to embrace his established sound or explore new uncharted territory. To his loyal fans that came from his hit tape “Luv is Rage 2” this album may feel like a missed opportunity to reconnect with his roots and revitalize his career. 

Overall. This album does have its moments, particularly in the opening tracks and a few moments in songs like “Chill Bae”, “Goddard Song”, and “Conceited”. This album doesn’t come close to the heights of “Luv is Rage 2” and the first “Eternal Atake.” these albums succeeded because they had a clear vision and consistent style compared to EA2, which feels more like a collection of unfinished, experimental, and rushed tracks. With that being said, after a few listens and considering the highs and lows, I’d rate “Eternal Atake 2” a 4.8 out of 10, it’s a project that tries to do a lot but falls short, leaving fans craving a return to the sound that made Uzi elite in the industry.