Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager

The sequel that goes darker on purpose: Man on the Moon II trades the first act's wonder for cocaine paranoia and "Mr. Rager"'s death-wish drift. "Erase Me" fakes a radio smile; the rest stares at the ceiling. Cudi's hums and moans became a generation's shorthand for functional depression — this is that language's defining text.