Ken Carson’s More Chaos was one of the most anticipated rage rap releases of 2024, aiming to ride the wave of momentum generated by his 2023 breakout A Great Chaos. But according to NFR Podcast hosts Luca and Anthony, the new project doesn’t live up to its title—or its potential.
In a detailed breakdown of the album, the duo dissected everything from Carson’s vocal performance and lyrical content to the production value and overall replayability. The verdict? It’s a regression, not a progression.
Same Rage, Less Impact
While A Great Chaos felt like a refined entry into the rage scene, More Chaos comes off as a rough draft. Carson’s vocals are often swallowed by blown-out distortion, his hooks lack punch, and his signature ad-libs feel lifeless.
“His flows sound recycled and lack rhythm,” said one reviewer, noting Carson often falls out of sync with his own production on tracks like “Naked” and “Keyhole.” Attempts at vocal variety—like the deeper tone on “Inferno” or autotune on “Confetti”—largely missed the mark.
The standout? “Trap Jump.” Both reviewers agreed the track delivered energy, clean production, and rare rhythmic consistency, calling it the only moment that truly sticks.
Features Fall Flat
Though initially billed as a solo effort, Carson added “Off the Meter” featuring Playboi Carti and Destroy Lonely—a potential Opium dream team. But the payoff wasn’t there.
Destroy Lonely’s verse found the right groove, but Carti’s contribution was dismissed as “low-effort” and overly reminiscent of Future. The hosts agreed the bloated 22-track, 58-minute album would’ve benefitted from more impactful features to break up the monotony.
Lyrics: All Chaos, No Depth
Carson’s persona—a diabolical, rebellious rockstar drowning in sex, wealth, and narcotics—is turned up to eleven on More Chaos, but not much else gets developed.
The hosts didn’t expect lyrical depth but still called out the absurdity of some bars. References to “Mozart,” “Michael Phelps,” and “piss running down your socks” stood out for all the wrong reasons. One moment of sincerity arrived on “Thanks,” where Carson shouts out his parents and plug—a rare, welcomed shift.
Production: Blown-Out and Boring
Despite recruiting heavy-hitters like Pi’erre Bourne and F1lthy, the production is dragged down by poor curation and overly aggressive mixing. Tracks like “Keyhole,” “Exposed,” and “Evolution” feature so much distortion that vocals and instruments bleed into indistinct noise.
Still, a few bright spots exist. “Ghoul,” produced by Bourne, brought in cinematic horror-trap vibes, and “Root of All Evil” introduced eerie synths and flute textures—though both were hurt by muddy vocal mixing.
Low Replay Value & Stagnant Growth
Luca & Anthony only saved a handful of tracks—”Trap Jump,” “Kryptonite,” “Ghoul,” and “Lord of Chaos” among them. The rest? Skippable. They agreed More Chaos lacks the evolution needed to keep Ken Carson’s sound compelling.
“This feels like a noisier, messier, less interesting version of A Great Chaos,” said one host. “There’s no real progression—just more of the same, but worse.”
Final Rating: Mid at Best
Between the underwhelming vocal execution, abrasive production, and repetitive hooks, More Chaos ultimately feels more like filler than fire. One of the reviewers labeled it “Bad”, while the other landed at a flat “Mid.” Both concluded that if Carson wants to lead the rage wave into the next chapter, he’ll need more polish, tighter curation, and a better sense of self in the studio.
