“Masquerading as a complement to SYRE, ERYS is a near replica of Jaden's previous effort, whose similarities run too close to repetition to make a true impact. The four-song arc that introduces the album (the "PINK" to SYRE'S "BLUE") doesn't quite hold the same ingenuity the second time around.”
“The young polymath’s latest album is mostly a slog, the sound of an artist with a blurry vision and too many resources at his disposal.”
“Given the success of his parents (Will and Jada Pinkett Smith), it’s perhaps not surprising that Jaden Smith radiates ambition. There’s the philanthropy and entrepreneurship, along with the acting – and the 21-year-old’s desire to be different is evident in his music too. Like Syre, his 2017 debut, Erys (see what he did there?) is a concept record, this time with Erys the lead character in a purg”
“**Favorite tracks:** N, K, CHATEAU, ON MY OWN **Least favorite track:** BLACKOUT [Watch the review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EXEarrz5Bs)”
