MTV1987
Studio album by
Kevin Abstract
ReleasedJuly 15, 2014
Genre
Length52:27
LabelSelf-released
Producer
  • Ian Simpson (exec.)
  • Romil Hemnani (also exec.)
  • Russell Boring
  • James Francos
  • Neil Hemnani
  • Kiko Merley
  • Robert Ontenient
  • Rex
Kevin Abstract chronology
MTV1987
(2014) 		American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story
(2016)
Singles from MTV1987
  1. "Save"
    Released: April 1, 2014
  2. "Drugs"
    Released: May 6, 2014

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.

Background

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]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dad"Ian SimpsonRomil Hemnani1:07
2."Save"SimpsonHemnani3:31
3."Hell / Heroina"Simpson
6:58
4."27"
  • Simpson
  • Jack Larsen
Hemnani4:17
5."Drugs"SimpsonHemnani6:53
6."Mom"SimpsonHemnani1:05
7."Tame Cab"
6:20
8."Degas Park"
Hemnani4:21
9."Snakes" (featuring Matt Champion)
  • Simpson
  • Champion
Hemnani6:54
10."Rush"
  • Simpson
  • Boring
  • Neil Hemnani
Hemnani4:41
11."Camp Green Lake"Simpson
  • Hemnani
  • Frames Janco
4:50
12."Drug Dealer"SimpsonHemnani1:44
Total length:52:27

Notes

Sample credits

Personnel

References

  1. ^ "Here's Kevin Abstract's Self-Titled EP". Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  2. ^ a b "After studiously recording with in-house producer Romil for six months". Billboard.
  3. ^ "A Track-by-Track Conversation With Kevin Abstract About MTV1987". ILS Magazine. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
  4. ^ "All of these songs were inspired by my favorite people in the world: Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Cudi". Billboard.
  5. ^ a b "He does a great job conveying his inner secrets and insecurities into music that is sometimes catchy, sometimes experimental, and almost always enjoyable". Complex.
  6. ^ a b "Kevin Abstract, MTV1987 (Self-Released) - Kevin Abstract Mtv1987_1 - 4". Spin. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  7. ^ "Kevin Abstract - MTV1987 (Album)". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  8. ^ "Stream Kevin Abstract's Free Album "MTV1987"". Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  9. ^ "The Best Albums of 2014". Retrieved 2015-09-02.
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