25-year-old rapper Logic, the author of four buzz-worthy mixtapes and now, with the release of "The Incredible True Story," two studio LP's, is clearly equipped with immense talent. His first studio effort, "Under Pressure," was good enough to put him up there with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Drake. While "Under Pressure" was good, it too often sounded like other artists. This has become one of Logic's mainstay criticisms. He was like the Clippers of hip hop. The cred is there, the roster is stacked, but why can’t they get past the second round? And if they can’t, why would I rank them among proven squads like Golden State or the Cavs or the Spurs? So my hopes are that his sophomore effort will get him out the second round and win him a championship.

1. "Contact"

These drums kind of sound like they were taken from Kanye West's "Power." Oh sh*t, angelic chorus too? I feel like if I was an astronaut walking out to the ship before takeoff, this is the music my brain would be making. We get some dialogue now from the album's main characters about the mission to find another planet.

2. "Fade Away"

I heard "Fade Away" when it was released, so excuse me while I nod my head to this beat. OK wait a minute now... Ohhhh I like this double-time flow. Logic sounds so crisp; I like the juxtaposition with the cloudier backdrop. Those drums at the end are nice. I love when rappers do something with the end of the track production-wise because it’s a small detail that can really take the song to the next level. OK, more dialogue. It wouldn't be a Logic album without that female robot voice.

3. "Upgrade"

I really like the transition and this record, but it kind of sounds like “Fade Away," but it's building up to a different beat. I'm not gonna lie, the production so far is out of this world. I like that little sing-rapping part. Logic’s very good at changing up the pace and structure of his flow without losing momentum. Feels natural. Drums on point again. So far I have absolutely no complaints.

4. "White People"

Funny little skit right here about white people, right.

5. "Like Woah"

Interesting flip here, and so far the beats have been pretty airy and atmospheric. The production is carrying this track so far, not to say Logic isn’t rapping well, but lyrically, I'm not sure a line has jumped out at me. Logic drew me in with those one-liners so many years ago; I’d like to hear a few. Nice breakdown at the end here, again. I love the attention to detail on the instrumentals.

6. "Young Jesus" (ft. Big Lenbo)

I heard this track before the album, and I was blown away. Glad there was no skit between these two tracks. Time to hit our stride. Now this, right here, is dope. Is that a ESG “UFO” sample I heard? Props, I see you Big Lenbo. He and Logic are a nice one-two. Yeah, this is a keeper. Logic sounds irked; I like it.

7. "Innermission" (ft. Lucy Rose)

Another good transition. This beat is a lot softer than “Young Jesus,” but it’s a nice change of pace. The album is starting to flow…Oh, this one feels good. I like Logic’s positivity, and I feel like the beat echoes his sentiment; symbiosis or some sh*t. This is that “it” I was talking about. Logic’s vulnerability and honesty are admirable, and it makes this track a standout.

8. "I Am The Greatest"

This is a nice sample from Oddisee’s “Tangible Dream.” This one has a trappier feel than Oddisee’s, or any of the songs on this album for that matter. To be honest, he kind of sounds like Drake here. I feel like this is a big jump from "Innermission." He was so heartfelt and honest. I think that’s where he can make his mark, and this effort feels kind of out of character. I feel like he’s catering to a sound here instead of being truly himself.

9. "The Cube"

Another funny skit about Rubix Cube's.

10. "Lord Willin'"

“Lord Willin’?” A nod to the Clipse? Cool bounce to this one. This is way better than “I Am The Greatest.” It has that same modern feel, but with more life and color. His flow is better too, and I like this hook. “Life ain’t picture perfect, we use the negatives to develop,” one of Logic’s better lyrical efforts so far. I’ve always admired his positivity when it’s “cooler” to hate and breakdown others. We need that balance. Hey! I heard that! Eets Mario!!

11. "City of Stars"

OK, I'm ready to jump out the window right now. I knew he could sing, but not this damn good. I love that hollow, echoing lurching sound in the back. The auto-tune actually works pretty well on this; didn’t expect that. This has kind of an 808s & Heartbreak vibe to it, no? I know it’s more atmospheric, but I think this one could use a verse. Perfect timing. Was that a shot at Def Jam? First Big K.R.I.T and now Logic? Interesting. Logic spitting some real truth. It’s no coincidence that the best songs on this album have some depth to them. Lots of Kanye references on this song too. Heart, honesty, and Kanye references: that’s how you win me over.

12. "Stainless" (ft. Dria)

Nice sample from Travis $cott's "Backyard." The production on this album has been on point. Ohh, were those gun-shot sounds? Add Logic to my list of rapper gunshot noises that I currently have going in my head. Also, I liked how he used the gun-shots in a way you might not expect. It also fits with the title. Dria, I’m gonna have to look her up because her voice is amazing. Woooooooo. Dude can spit. Gonna need more than one listen to digest this record. That’s what I was looking for: songs that make you listen again.

13. "Babel"

This is another skit, almost forgot that we were in space. The skits are well done, but I’ve yet to really hear the impact of them on the music. It feels secondary. Maybe I need the whole story, though…

14. "Paradise" (feat. Jesse Boykins III)

Very excited for this Jesse Boykins III feature, and that baseline only gets me more hyped. A very cool guest feature. Let’s not forget about Logic, though. He’s sharp here. I liked that first, sharper flow as opposed to the smooth one. My soul almost left my body when that beat switched. Very cool hook. Boykins was a perfect choice. Feels like a completely different song. Gonna need another listen to catch every bar and get a sense of that transition. Nice work.

15. "Never Been"

A little more colorful and poppy here. Again, I’ve said it a hundred times, but the production has been on point like a lighthouse. Logic’s heart is showing through here, but this effort feels like it’s missing a little something.

16. "Run It"

Was into this record until I heard the “last one was a classic” line. That’s a dangerous place to go for any rapper. I guess he’s allowed to stunt a little bit. Lots of punch to his flow on this one; here he’s outshining the production. Yeah, Logic definitely ran this one..get it…” ran it”...on a song called run it.

17. "Lucidity"

Another skit about almost reaching this new planet. I've gotta say this album has a cool concept.

18. "The Incredible True Story"

Wow. Love this live instrumental feel. Why did he wait to break this out at the end? I LOVE it, and it suits Logic’s energy very well. Cool flow, too. This one is a keeper already, and we've barely made it past the minute marker. The spacing here is interesting. Logic always fills every part of the song, but there're some pauses and breaks here. I love this sample in the middle.

And just like that we’re done. Damn, who knew space travel could be so exhausting? This must be what Neil Armstrong felt like. Yeah, I’m pretty much the blogger version of Neil Armstrong. Oh yeah, the album: it’s interesting. When I left "Under Pressure," I thought I would go back over and over again. I was excited, enthused. With this one, it’s a very different feeling. Make no mistake, this is a very, very well-made and well-produced album (the emphasis on closing out tracks, and the overwhelming quality of the drums prove that), but I don't know. I'm just not blown away. It's a very good album with some memorable tracks, but overall there's just something still missing.