''Awkward'' is the first studio album by British hip hop musician Ty. It was released on

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in 2001. It peaked at number 40 on the

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Critical reception

Kieran Wyatt of ''

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'' said: "The album title says it all really: Ty openly displays his uncomfortable relationship with himself, his music and the people around him and in doing so, comes through with an album that is bursting with honesty."

Critical reception

Track listing

Charts

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