Earl Sweatshirt – I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside (An Album By Earl Sweatshirt)

I Don't Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside is Earl Sweatshirt’s stark and unfiltered second studio album, released on March 23, 2015. Self-produced under his alias “randomblackdude” and with contributions from Left Brain, the album embraces a lo-fi soundscape that mirrors Earl's retreat from public life and emotional introspection. With a runtime of under 30 minutes, it explores themes of grief, depression, and disillusionment. Tracks like “Grief” and “Faucet” frame Earl's dense, introspective lyricism within a sparse, haunting sonic backdrop, reflecting an artist increasingly focused on internal truths rather than external validation.

The album was widely praised for its raw honesty and artistic maturity. Rather than trying to appeal to mainstream expectations, Earl embraced minimalism and solitude, delivering a work that felt cohesive, vulnerable, and intentional. Critics noted his evolution as both a rapper and producer, pointing out the album’s claustrophobic mood as a powerful vehicle for personal storytelling. I Don’t Like Shit... marked a turning point in Earl’s career, solidifying his position as one of the most emotionally transparent voices in modern hip-hop.

Reviews

“Earl Sweatshirt does more with less on I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside.” — The A.V. Club

“I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside is a profoundly personal work, and all the better for it.” — Renowned for Sound

“The ever-shifting sands of rap album release schedules can’t conceal a real event… this pithily captivating and ruthlessly introspective … hip-hop landmark.” — The Observer

“On the deeply atmospheric I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside, Earl Sweatshirt has leveled up and grown into his talents as a rapper and producer.” — XXL

“With nothing to prove and no longer an upstart, Earl sounds, more than ever, simply like himself.” — Pitchfork