lanes well. He manages to find the happy medium on Flower Boy and translates it to his best album yet". Jamie Milton of NME wrote that the album is "Backed by a supporting cast of R&B superstars and bright newcomers, it's a record of long, lazy summers; sitting back and staring at the clouds". Lewis Lister of Clash said, "Previously it felt like as though these two sides have been difficult to reconcile on record; the abrasive would often be at odds with the tranquil, particularly on last studio album Cherry Bomb. On Flower Boy, though, Tyler has perfected his marriage of the two". Paul Lester of The Guardian wrote: "If anything, Flower Boy captures Tyler at his least tormented and twisted; it is an album of exquisitely arranged, melodious synth-rap, wistful and reflective, heavy on the heavenly. It's not all dreamy—watch out for the occasional profane pothole—but largely this is the work of an evolved artist and mature person." Austin Reed of Pretty Much Amazing said, "Flower Boy has elevated Tyler closer to the line. An unexpected move to be sure, but no less impressive whatsoever". In a mixed review, Consequences Kelly McClure stated: "It's more of the same. It seems to be needing something more. An extra spark of interest." In September 2022, Consequence regretted the review, with Eddie Fu stating: "Flower Boy represented musical growth characterized by its embrace of neo soul and jazz. Even then, it was apparent that the LP was a major leap in Tyler's career." Year-end lists Industry awards Commercial performance Flower Boy debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 106,000 album-equivalent units of which 70,000 were pure album sales. Track listing All tracks produced by Tyler, the Creator. Samples "Foreword" incorporates elements of "Spoon (Sonic Youth Remix)", written by Michael Karoli, Jaki Liebezeit, Irmin Schmidt, Holger Schuering, and Damo Suzuki, as performed by Can. "Pothole" contains elements of "Ooh", written and performed by Roy Ayers. "I Ain't Got Time!" incorporates elements of "Introduction", as performed by Bel-Sha-Zaar with Tommy Genapopoluis and the Grecian Knights. "911 / Mr. Lonely" contains a rendition of "Outstanding", written by Raymond Calhoun and performed by the Gap Band. Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. Tyler, the Creator – lead vocals, production, recording, art, packaging design Rex Orange County – featured vocals (tracks 1, 8), background vocals (track 7) Frank Ocean – featured