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| Released | February 19, 2021 (2021-02-19) | |||
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| Length | 113:42 | |||
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Neon Shark vs Pegasus, also stylized asNEON SHARK vs Pegasus (Deluxe: Presented by Travis Barker), is a reissued album by American rapper and singerTrippie Redd in collaboration with fellow American musicianTravis Barker. It was released on February 19, 2021, as thedeluxe edition of Redd's third studio album,Pegasus. The album features guest appearances fromMachine Gun Kelly,Blackbear,Chino Moreno,Scarlxrd, andZillaKami.[4] The original version of the album – which is included – was released on October 30, 2020, and retains features from Myiah Lynnae, Yung LB,PartyNextDoor,Chris Brown,Rich the Kid,Young Thug,Future,Lil Mosey,Quavo,Busta Rhymes,Sean Kingston,Doe Boy,Lil Wayne, HoodyBaby, andSwae Lee.
Neon Shark vs Pegasus sees Trippie Redd explorerock music. One critic wrote that "[p]roduced by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, it establishes a totally new distorted rock sound, louder and crunchier than Redd’s previous genre collages."[3] The album was supported by one single: "Dreamer", released on June 18, 2020. The record project received critical acclaim, with praise directed especially to its successful experimentation. Many critics stated that the album was a rewarding foray intorap rock, where others such asLil Wayne (Rebirth) had failed.[3][5]
Trippie Redd released the album's lead and only single, "Dreamer", on his 21st birthday, June 18, 2020.[6] Including this song, the album features fourteen new songs. However, before the deluxe version was released, it leaked in its entirety onTidal on January 29, 2021.[7] It was then taken down swiftly.[8] The album was officially announced by Redd on February 18, 2021, and was released the following day.[7] It serves as the artist's first rock project, while also marking his first project that does not contain hip hop and rap in it.[9][10] Travis Barker said: “I don’t think there’s a whole lot of rappers that can make an actual rock album… I think they can make rock-inspired songs, but Trippie is so good with melody and can sing so well. It was really easy for him to do this.”[11]
Trippie Redd had stated that the deluxe edition ofPegasus would be a full rock album and would be titledNeon Shark.[9] Travis Barker said: “It’s a real rock album. It’s not just guitar over trap beats, we went all the way in”.[12]
When asked about the meaning behind the title, Trippie stated: “I feel like as a person I’m outgoing so, colorful. And then people look at me like I’m a shark, maybe scared, so they keep their distance.” Barker added: “From the first day, … He was sending me little gifs of sharks and stuff.”[11]
Neon Shark vs Pegasus received critical acclaim. Emma Jackimowicz ofThe Daily Reveille praised Trippie Redd’s experimentation, calling the project “a refreshing, emo-punk album”.[13] She highlighted “Without You”, “Geronimo” and “Frozen Ocean” as some of the best songs on the album.[13] Lucas Fagen ofHyperallergic praised the project as a “pop-punk gem”.[3] Maisy Sullivan ofThe Tower was also complementary towards the album, writing: “Neon Shark is very experimental. Trippie Redd uses rock as the sort of umbrella genre, yet tries out different branches of the artistic category. He featuresscreamo, pop-punk,trap, and traditional alternative styles to combine into the entirety of the work.”[12] She concluded: “His discography is messy, his aesthetic is chaotic, and his music tests all styles. Trippie Redd is controversial; however, he does not look to impress. He looks to be himself unapologetically.Neon Shark is a pure reflection of his happy-go-lucky personality. It fits into his emo-style rap genre, and it is easy to discern that he put work into its production.”[12] The song “Geronimo” was included onLoudwire’s list of the Best Rock Songs of 2021 (So Far) in October 2021.[14]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Daily Reveille |  [13] |
| Hyperallergic | (very favorable)[3] |
| The Tower | (very favorable)[12] |
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| The Daily Reveille | The Best Albums of 2021 (so far) | 2 | [15] |
Credits adapted fromTidal for both editions.[16][17]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Pill Breaker" (withTravis Barker featuringMachine Gun Kelly andBlackbear) | Barker | 2:57 | |
| 2. | "Without You" (with Travis Barker) |
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| 3:09 |
| 3. | "Swimming" (with Travis Barker) |
| Barker | 2:15 |
| 4. | "Female Shark" (with Travis Barker) |
| Barker | 2:43 |
| 5. | "Geronimo" (with Travis Barker featuringChino Moreno) |
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| 2:59 |
| 6. | "Sea World" (with Travis Barker) |
| Barker | 2:36 |
| 7. | "Red Sky" (with Travis Barker featuring Machine Gun Kelly) |
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| 2:32 |
| 8. | "Megladon" (with Travis Barker) |
| Barker | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Save Yourself" (with Travis Barker) |
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| 2:40 |
| 10. | "Dreamer" |
| Yeezo | 2:50 |
| 11. | "It's Coming" (with Travis Barker) |
| Barker | 2:34 |
| 12. | "Leaders" (with Travis Barker) |
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| 2:40 |
| 13. | "Frozen Ocean" (with Travis Barker) |
| Barker | 3:24 |
| 14. | "Dead Desert" (with Travis Barker featuringScarlxrd andZillaKami) |
| Barker | 2:41 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 15. | "Let It Out" (featuring Myiah Lynnae) |
| 2:56 | |
| 16. | "Moonlight" |
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| 2:41 |
| 17. | "Love Scars 4" |
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| 2:36 |
| 18. | "The Nether" |
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| 2:37 |
| 19. | "So Stressed" (featuring Yung LB) |
| 3:24 | |
| 20. | "Excitement" (withPartyNextDoor) |
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| 4:43 |
| 21. | "Mood" (featuringChris Brown) |
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| 2:23 |
| 22. | "Pegasus" |
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| 2:17 |
| 23. | "Weeeeee" |
| Loaded | 2:32 |
| 24. | "Personal Favorite" (featuringRich the Kid) |
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| 2:35 |
| 25. | "V-12" |
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| 2:06 |
| 26. | "Spaceships" (featuringYoung Thug) |
| ATL Jacob | 2:54 |
| 27. | "Never Change" (featuringFuture) |
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| 2:53 |
| 28. | "Good Morning" |
| ChopSquad DJ | 3:21 |
| 29. | "No Honorable Mentions" (withLil Mosey featuringQuavo) |
| 4:18 | |
| 30. | "I Got You" (withBusta Rhymes) | 3:05 | ||
| 31. | "Too Fly" |
| 3:04 | |
| 32. | "Red Beam" (featuringSean Kingston) |
| 2:07 | |
| 33. | "Oomps Revenge, Pt. 2" |
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| 1:57 |
| 34. | "Take One" |
| Nick Mira | 2:01 |
| 35. | "Sleepy Hollow" |
| Outtatown | 1:41 |
| 36. | "Kid That Didd" (featuring Future andDoe Boy) |
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| 3:37 |
| 37. | "Don" |
| ChopSquad DJ | 2:24 |
| 38. | "Hell Rain" (featuringLil Wayne and Hoodybaby) | White | Cardiak | 3:47 |
| 39. | "TR666" (featuringSwae Lee) | 3:00 | ||
| 40. | "Sun God (Above You)" (featuring Myiah Lynnae) |
| Angel Lopez | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 74:11 | |||
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