When Gucci boasts it's just so much better than everyone else like on "Side EFX" when he talks about pulling up to the plug in a private jet. These are hood bangers, and Southside and Gucci don't try to hide that fact. This record feels harder than most of what Gucci has done lately, but It's not because Gucci suddenly needs to prove his street cred, it is just what the songs actually called for. It's syrupy and smooth with an edge that is palpable from the start. Gucci expertly slides over these beats and classifying the tape as a "Street Tape" means Gucci has zero concerns about making something ready for radio play. At only 30 minutes these beats come in, bang and then hit the fucking door.
That never happens hear because Southside and Gucci keep it so tight. El Gato: The Human Glacier is exclusively produced by Southside, which in the past meant a hip hop album that was too one note. In what seems to be a tradition in the making Gucci releases another winter themed mixtape to accompany last years East Atlanta Santa. It's been a whirlwind for Gucci but He keeps making stuff that is better than his last. This is at least his third album this year, He got married and got out of Prison. Retrieved January 4, 2018.Gucci doesn't take breaks it seems, the man must sleep about three hours a night.
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As Gucci has entered this new period of his life, he’s accomplished an extraordinary amount. It’s no wonder that Gato, a platonic version of one of his early street mixtapes, has been able to stoke as much interest as the more commercial records he’s released lately. When stable, Gucci easily approaches the realm of genius, consistently building hype for each new product. Jonah Bromwich of Pitchfork praised the album's comedic tone and production, stating: "There’s not a miss among the beats here, and even Southside’s stranger choices reveal themselves as fitting backdrops for Gucci’s pop instincts. Gucci also doesn’t give us his Grade-A street philosophizing on El Gato: The Human Glacier but he sounds more comfortable than he’s been at any point since his return from prison." He showed flashes on a handful of verses but never really committed the way he has on previous albums, but this is to be expected for an album he’s stated was recorded in two days. Marcus Blackwell of HipHopDX praised the album's production, stating that "Upon the sturdy album’s completion, you are left wanting a few more moments of introspection from Gucci. Upon release, El Gato: The Human Glacier received generally favourable reviews by music critics.
Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores The following day, the project's tracklist was revealed, however two tracks were cut from the mixtape before release. On December 11, 2017, he unveiled the project's release date. The mixtape was recorded in just two days, according to Gucci Mane. Davis, Gucci Mane announced his next project along with its title on October 24, 2017.