Post Malone Is the Voice of Modern Brain Fog

Among the many foul betrayals committed by beautiful women in the lyrics of Post Malone’s new album, the most relatable crime is not being totally sure who he is. “You see me on TV, you know I’m a star,” the 24-year-old sings over a muted pop-punk thump. “You say you don’t know me, but I know that’s false.” It’s a believable story. Malone’s singles tend to debut near the top of the , and stay put over the course of not just weeks but seasons.. Yet his persona—scraggly haired, face-tattooed, beer swilling—is incidental. He himself seems hazy about his own achievements. “I got so many hits, can’t remember them all,” he raps, adding, “While I’m takin’ a shit, look at the plaques on the wall.”