MTV1987
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| Released | July 15, 2014 | |||
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| Length | 52:27 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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MTV1987 is the debut studio album by American recording artist Kevin Abstract, released on July 15, 2014. As of November 2018, it has been removed from most major download and streaming services.
Kevin Abstract began writing and recording his debut album MTV1987 near the end of 2013, soon after the release of his first self-titled EP.[1] It was recorded in just under six months of constant studio sessions with his in-house record producer, Romil.[2] MTV1987 is a conceptual album that fuses elements of past and present pop culture with the setting of the predominantly digital age we currently live in today. The album itself describes Kevin's life.[3] The overall sound of the album was inspired by artists such as: Kid Cudi, Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake, Crystal Castles and Britney Spears.[4]
Reception
Upon release, MTV1987 was met with critical acclaim and was praised for its experimental nature as well as the overall catchy pop tone it manages to consistently maintain.[5] The album was posted on popular music sites such as Billboard,[2] Complex,[5] Spin,[6] 2DopeBoyz,[7] and Pigeons & Planes.[8] The album ranked at #38 on Spin's "Top 40 Hip-hop Albums of 2014"[6] list as well as #31 on Pigeons & Planes' list of "Top 50 Best Albums of 2014"[9]
