<span class="s1"><strong>Tyler, the <br/> Creator<br/> </strong>Wolf</span><br/> (Odd Future)<span class="s2"><br/> </span><span class="s3"> ***</span> "Can we add some more colour, like, some more yellow?" ponders Tyler the Creator, before embarking on a tale of obsessive love called <em>IFHY</em>, which is uncomfortably dark. Such is the paradoxical way of <em>Wolf</em>, Tyler's much-anticipated, frequently delayed third album. The Californian rapper/producer, mastermind behind the achingly hot Odd Future collective, had initially proposed a lighter, more instrumental style than on his lyrically controversial previous records and there are regular outbreaks of sunshine across these 18 tracks. Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier, the US soul-pop superstars Erykah Badu and Pharrell Williams, and Odd Future's increasingly high-profile singer Frank Ocean all provide welcome bursts of vocal harmony – a line-up that also suggests how widely his production talents are revered. And yet, <em>Wolf</em> largely remains a platform for Tyler's gravel-voiced rants. Occasionally these prove insightful, particularly the familial strife of <em>Answer</em>, while <em>Rusty</em> knowingly lampoons those who have criticised his lyrics ("he hates women, but loves kittens"). The naysayers have a point, though, as the lazily foul-mouthed invective here is frequently reminiscent of an attention-seeking teenager. And nobody wants to hear that. Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenationalArtsandLife">Facebook</a> for discussions, entertainment, reviews, wellness and news. Follow us