
An extended version with an extra verse was later released on iTunes four days later, along with an extended version of the previously released track "Sandwitches". On February 10, 2011, Tyler released the music video for the first single, "Yonkers", from the album. On October 8, 2010, Tyler and Hodgy released "Sandwitches" on Odd Future's official website for free.

TC is just Tyler's conscience, and everyone he was interacting with were a figment of his imagination. On the album's final track, "Golden", it's revealed that Dr. "Bitch Suck Dick" is an over-the-top trap parody featuring stereotypical misogynistic lyrics from Jasper Dolphin and Taco, similar to Bastard 's "Tina" and Wolf 's "Trashwang". Pranav Trewn of Stereogum commented on the song, stating " isn't an anthem of retaliation, but rather self-immolation you have to purge everything else to discover what's left of yourself". The chorus contains the chanted lines "Kill people, burn shit, fuck school", which was previously used by Tyler on Earl Sweatshirt's song "Pigions" from his 2010 mixtape, Earl. The third track, "Radicals", talks about youthful rebellion. Tyler claims to have made the instrumental in eight minutes as a parody of New York City beats. The second track, "Yonkers", features a gritty beat with a large bass sound, reminiscent of the production of Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. Goblin continues the horrorcore subject matter first displayed on Bastard. Close friend and fellow Odd Future member Earl Sweatshirt was notably not featured on the album due to attending Coral Reef Academy in Samoa at the time. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, debuting at number five on the US Billboard 200.Īfter the release of Bastard, Tyler signed to British independent label XL Recordings and announced Goblin after the release of " Yonkers". The single "Yonkers" is considered responsible for garnering the significant internet and industry buzz surrounding Odd Future at the time of the album's release. Goblin was supported by three singles: "Sandwitches", " Yonkers" and " She".

The album features guest appearances from Odd Future members Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats, Jasper Dolphin, Taco, Domo Genesis, Mike G and Syd. The album's songs were produced almost entirely by Tyler himself, along with a contribution from fellow Odd Future member Left Brain. TC, first heard on his 2009 mixtape, Bastard.

Goblin continues Tyler's dialogues with his fictional therapist Dr. It was released on May 10, 2011, by XL Recordings. Goblin is the debut studio album by American rapper Tyler, the Creator.
