.Wav Theory
2015 mixtape by Towkio
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.Wav Theory (sometimes stylized as .WAV Theory)[1] is a mixtape by American rapper Towkio.[2] It was released on April 28, 2015.[3] It includes production from Kaytranada and Lido, as well as guest appearances from Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper.[4] Music videos were created for "I Know You",[5] "Free Your Mind",[6] ".Wav Theory",[7] "Reflection",[8] and "Clean Up".[9]
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| Released | April 28, 2015 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 36:42 | |||
| Label | self-released | |||
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Critical reception
Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork gave the mixtape a 6.2 out of 10, writing, "Towkio's nebulousness leaves .Wav Theory as an enjoyable album that asks few questions and gives few answers."[11] Adam Kivel of Consequence of Sound gave the mixtape a C+ grade, commenting that it is full of "energetic, fun tracks with middling verses."[10]
It was placed at number 27 on Complex's "Best Albums of 2015" list,[13] number 13 on RedEye's "20 Best Albums of 2015" list,[14] and number 9 on Chicago Tribune's "Top 10 Chicago Indie Albums of 2015" list.[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ".Wav Theory" |
| 2:06 |
| 2. | "Clean Up" (featuring Chance the Rapper) |
| 3:28 |
| 3. | "Involved" (featuring Vic Mensa) | Kaytranada | 2:48 |
| 4. | "Free Your Mind" (featuring Donnie Trumpet) |
| 3:20 |
| 5. | "God in Me" (featuring Leather Corduroys) |
| 3:01 |
| 6. | "RN" | Walkingshoe | 2:53 |
| 7. | "I Know You" | FKJ | 3:34 |
| 8. | "Addicted (Interlude)" |
| 1:20 |
| 9. | "Reflection" |
| 4:00 |
| 10. | "Break You Off" |
| 3:23 |
| 11. | "Heaven Only Knows" (featuring Chance the Rapper, Lido, and Eryn Allen Kane) | Lido | 3:43 |
| 12. | "Oscillate" |
| 3:00 |