Total Xanarchy

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Total Xanarchy
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Studio album by
Lil Xan
ReleasedApril 6, 2018
Recorded2017
Genre
Length43:23
Label Columbia
Producer
Lil Xan chronology
Xanarchy
(2017)		Total Xanarchy
(2018)		Heartbreak Soldiers
(2018)
Singles from Total Xanarchy
  1. "Slingshot"
    Released: April 2, 2017
  2. "Betrayed"
    Released: June 7, 2017
  3. "Far"
    Released: November 3, 2017
  4. "Wake Up"
    Released: December 27, 2017
  5. "Color Blind"
    Released: March 22, 2018

Total Xanarchy is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Xan. It was released on April 6, 2018, by Columbia Records. [2] The album features guest appearances from Charli XCX, YG, Rae Sremmurd, 2 Chainz, Diplo, Yo Gotti, Rich the Kid, and Steven Cannon. [3]

Contents

It was supported by five singles: "Slingshot", "Betrayed", "Far", "Wake Up" and "Color Blind".[ citation needed ]Total Xanarchy was panned by both music critics and listeners, with most criticizing the lyrical content and Leanos' overall performance.

Background

The album was originally titled No Love after Xan's single of the same name, but was changed after his management decided not to include the song on the album. [4] It was originally scheduled for a March 17, 2018 release, however the album was delayed. [5]

On March 2, 2018, during an interview with Ebro Darden during the Ebro in the Morning show, Xan explained the direction of the album's sound and style, by stating, [6]

We really wanted the album to be something else. This album is where I feel like I shine with the whole creativity. It's a lot of stuff people haven't heard. It's a very mature sound. I don't think they're going to expect it.

On March 15, 2018, the album's artwork and release date was revealed through the rapper's Instagram story. [7]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Slingshot" was released on April 2, 2017. [8] The JP-directed music video was originally released on June 21, 2017, however it was re-uploaded on November 22, 2017. [9] [10]

The album's second single, "Betrayed" was released for streaming and digital download on July 20, 2017. [11] The Cole Bennett-directed music video was released on August 28, 2017. [12] The music video has reached over 285 million views on YouTube. [4]

The album's third single, "Far" was released on November 3, 2017. [13] Its music video was released on October 31, 2017. [14]

The album's fourth single, "Wake Up" was released on December 27, 2017. [15] The Cole Bennett-directed music video was released on December 30, 2017. [16]

The album's fifth single, a collaboration with producer Diplo, titled "Color Blind" was released on March 22, 2018. [17] A music video for the song was released on April 10, 2018. [18]

Promotional singles

The album's lead promotional single, "Betrayed (Remix)" with Yo Gotti and Rich the Kid was released on March 15, 2018. [19]

The album's second promotional single, "The Man" featuring Steven Cannon was released on March 30, 2018, along with the Steve King-directed music video. [20]

Promotion

Tour

On December 18, 2017, Lil Xan announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album titled Total Xanarchy Tour. The tour began on January 25, 2018, in Vancouver, at Venue Nightclub. [21] [22]

Tour dates
DateCityVenue
United States
January 25, 2018 Vancouver Venue Nightclub
January 26, 2018 Seattle Neumos
January 27, 2018 Portland Hawthorne Theatre
January 31, 2018 Berkeley Cornerstone
February 1, 2018 Santa Cruz The Catalyst
February 2, 2018 Fresno Strummers
February 8, 2018 Mesa Club Red
February 10, 2018 Albuquerque Sunshine Building
February 11, 2018 Denver Cervantes Otherside
February 13, 2018 Lawrence Granada Theater
February 14, 2018 Des Moines Wooly's
February 15, 2018 Minneapolis The Cabooze
February 17, 2018 St. Louis The Ready Room
February 18, 2018 Omaha Waiting Room
February 21, 2018 Chicago Lincoln Hall
February 23, 2018 Cleveland The Grog Shop
February 24, 2018 Detroit El Club
February 25, 2018 Toronto Mod Club Theatre
March 1, 2018 Boston Middle East Downstairs
March 2, 2018 New York City Highline Ballroom
March 3, 2018 Philadelphia Coda
March 4, 2018 Washington U Street Music Hall
March 6, 2018 Atlanta Masquerade Hall
March 21, 2018 Los Angeles The Novo by Microsoft
March 22, 2018 Santa Ana Observatory
March 23, 2018 Las Vegas Brooklyn Bowl
March 25, 2018 San Diego House of Blues
March 30, 2018 Brooklyn Brooklyn Steel
March 31, 2018 Sayreville Starland Ballroom

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 49/100 [23]
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]
HotNewHipHop40% [24]
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [25]
Pitchfork 4.7/10 [26]

Total Xanarchy was panned by music critics, with most criticizing the lyrical content and Leanos' overall performance. Ben Beaumont-Thomas from The Guardian gave credit to the tracks containing strong hooks and "fine, gothic production", but criticized Xan for mimicking the technical abilities of XXXTentacion ("Diamonds") and Post Malone ("Far") and lacking in lyricism, saying "I can confidently report that there are no good lyrics on this album." [1] Pitchfork writer Meaghan Garvey said about Lil Xan overall, "On his debut album, the standard-bearer of the sad-rap movement refuses to reveal much in the way of emotion at all, aside from a kind of sullen, conflicted defiance." [26]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal. [27]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Who I Am"
Bobby Johnson2:36
2."Wake Up"
  • Leanos
  • Miguel Curtidor
  • Dilip Vankatesh
  • Danny Wolf
  • Dilip [a]
2:11
3."Tick Tock" (featuring 2 Chainz)
 Ronny J 2:35
4."Diamonds"
  • Leanos
  • Matthew Day
  • DJ Fu
  • Postman [b]
2:53
5."The Man" (featuring $teven Cannon)
  • Leanos
  • Steven Scruggs
  • Day
  • Curtidor
  • DJ Fu
  • Danny Wolf
2:59
6."Saved by the Bell"
  • S1
  • Lonestarrmuzik
  • Oshi
  • Krs.
3:00
7."Moonlight" (with Charli XCX)
3:31
8."Shine Hard" (featuring Rae Sremmurd)
  • DJ Fu
  • Tayo
3:57
9."Round Here" (featuring YG)
  • DJ Fu
  • Postman [b]
  • KanielTheOne [b]
3:11
10."Basically"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson1:46
11."Deceived"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson2:04
12."Betrayed"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson3:08
13."Slingshot"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson1:29
14."Far"
  • Leanos
  • Day
  • Jonathan Martinez
  • Aris Ray
  • DJ Fu
  • Young God [a]
2:22
15."Color Blind" (Diplo featuring Lil Xan)
2:56
16."Betrayed (Remix)" (featuring Yo Gotti and Rich the Kid)
Bobby Johnson3:17
Total length:43:23

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [27]

Technical

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ) [28] 6
US Billboard 200 [29] 10

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [30] Gold40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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