Symere Woods, better known to the public as Lil Uzi Vert, has returned a year after his largely successful album, “Pink Tape,” with his latest studio project, “Eternal Atake 2,” a sequel that unfortunately falls completely flat in capturing the energy and quality of the original. Anticipation for this record was high, given Uzi’s track record for delivering exciting and thrilling releases. However, this release feels more like a complete jump backward rather than a step forward, leaving fans and critics alike questioning Lil Uzi Vert’s future direction.
From the start, “Eternal Atake 2” presents itself as a collection of uninspired and frankly messy tracks that lack the charisma and dynamism expected from Uzi. The vocals are consistently drowned out by overbearing and often repetitive production, making it difficult to engage with the music on any meaningful level. The lyrics, which have never been Uzi’s strongest suit, reach new lows here with lines that border on nonsensical. The opening track, “We Good,” sets a disappointing tone for the album. The beat is generic, and Uzi’s delivery feels half-hearted, lacking the enthusiasm that typically backs even his worst songs. It’s a lukewarm start that unfortunately doesn’t pick up as the album progresses.

“Light Year,” one of the few semi-bright spots on the record, offers a glimpse of the Lil Uzi Vert that fans fell in love with. The track is filled with energy and boasts a more polished and crisp production, but it still doesn’t reach the heights of his previous hits. The potential is audibly there, but it’s not fully realized, leaving listeners wanting more.
Then comes “Meteor Man,” a track that epitomizes the album’s shortcomings featuring ridiculous and nonsensical lyrics such as “Yeah, yeah, swag, yeah, swag, yeah, swag, yeah” that sound offbeat from any semblance of production. The track is so unorganized, in fact, that listeners may be led to believe the artist was not even rapping over the beat being played. It is instead easier to believe that Uzi mismatched a set of random vocals atop some unused beat. It’s hard to believe that this repetitive and poorly crafted record made it past the cutting room floor at all.

“Paars on Mars” and “The Rush” stand out as some of the worst tracks on the album, and at this point, listeners may begin to think that Lil Uzi Vert is simply messing with them and the entire album is in fact one massive joke. “Paars on Mars” is a masterclass in monotony, with Uzi repeating the word “Wock” nearly 100 times, seemingly in an attempt to emulate the style of artists like Chief Keef but failing miserably. “The Rush,” featuring an awkward intro from Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush, feels out of place and disjointed. Uzi’s lifeless delivery and reliance on ad-libs make both tracks a chore to listen to.
Tracks like “Not An Option” and “Chill Bae” offer a slight oasis in a desert of lifeless slop but still fall short of being genuinely good songs. “Chill Bae” is perhaps the most distinctive and commendable track on the album, deviating from the monotonous production that plagues the rest of the project in favor of fitting “chill” beats and vocals with Uzi finally able to be heard. Its relatively refreshing sound highlights just how uninspired the rest of the album is.
The production throughout Eternal Atake 2 is extremely domineering, often overshadowing Uzi’s own voice. Beats that aim for maximalism end up feeling cluttered and chaotic, lacking any finesse or artistic tack. The repetitive nature of the instrumentals contributes to the album’s overall sense of monotony. Uzi is often known to be a more experimental artist, but this album feels more like a 12-year-old’s failed science fair project than anything intellectually or artistically satisfying. Lyrically, the album is devoid of any substance, relying heavily on overused and uninspired adlibs. Listeners are left with empty and meaningless catchphrases that do little to engage them. Critics have not been kind to “Eternal Atake 2,” and it’s easy to see why. On the platform Album of the Year (AOTY), the album holds a dismal user score of 34/100 and a critic score of 42/100. Such a reception reflects the general consensus that this album is a significant step down for the artist.
Not only is this record horrendous and barely listenable, it is additionally a complete failure of a sequel. The first installment, “Eternal Atake,” was a bold, energetic project that showcased Uzi’s ability to push the boundaries of hip-hop. It was innovative and captivating, blending futuristic sounds with catchy hooks. In contrast, “Eternal Atake 2” completely lacks any of the futuristic and alien sounds that fans expected following the original, favoring a complete mess of incoherent and boorish tones. The album feels like a hollow echo, lacking the originality and passion that made the first so compelling and feeling more akin to a jumbled mixtape than a fully fleshed-out record. Overall, Eternal Atake 2 is likely Lil Uzi Vert’s worst album to date. It’s an extremely boring listen, filled with uninspired vocals, meaningless lyrics, and overbearing production. The few listenable tracks are overshadowed by the overwhelming ear-grating sound of the rest. Unfortunately, this album is likely to join the garbage pile of forgotten albums and will soon leave the public mind. As an artist, Uzi must learn to innovate correctly and return to form lest he be left in the dust by more promising upcoming creators.