''.Wav Theory'' (sometimes stylized as ''.WAV Theory'') is a mixtape by American rapper

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. It was released on April 28, 2015. It includes production from

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, as well as guest appearances from

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. Music videos were created for "I Know You", "Free Your Mind", ".Wav Theory", "Reflection", and "Clean Up".

Critical reception

Matthew Strauss of ''

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'' gave the mixtape a 6.2 out of 10, writing, "Towkio's nebulousness leaves ''.Wav Theory'' as an enjoyable album that asks few questions and gives few answers." Adam Kivel of ''

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'' gave the mixtape a C+ grade, commenting that it is full of "energetic, fun tracks with middling verses." It was placed at number 27 on ''

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''s "Best Albums of 2015" list, number 13 on ''

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''s "20 Best Albums of 2015" list, and number 9 on ''

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''s "Top 10 Chicago Indie Albums of 2015" list.

Track listing

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wav Theory 2015 mixtape albums Hip-hop albums by American artists Albums produced by Kaytranada