Don’t Tap the Glass Release: Tyler, The Creator’s Album takes social media by storm, sparks meme fest. Here’s complete track list, run time, reactions

Don’t Tap the Glass, a new album, has been released. Tyler, The Creator dropped his ninth solo album on July 21. The album came while the artist is still on tour for his previous release CHROMAKOPIA. Fans on social media began sharing strong reactions as soon as the album dropped. The album has 10 tracks and a total runtime of 28 minutes and 27 seconds.

Don’t Tap the Glass Fans Share Reactions Online

Tyler announced the album on X (formerly Twitter) with a message: “DONT TAP THE GLASS. ALBUM 9. AVAILABLE NOW. MADE FOR BODY MOVEMENT. FULL VOLUME.” Fans immediately responded with posts describing their experience listening to the album.




One user posted, “How it feel hearing every instrument on a Tyler, The Creator song,” highlighting the album’s production value. Another user joked, “calling it now we will get another tyler album this year called ‘YOU TAPPED THE GLASS’ and it will be a pure rap project.”



Others shared videos and memes reacting to how the music made them move. A popular comment read, “no reason for this Tyler, the Creator album to have me moving like this at 6am.” One post suggested, “DONT TAP THE GLASS WAS A METAPHOR FOR DONT PAUSE THE MUSIC ALL ALONG.”




"THIS ALBUM WAS NOT MADE FOR SITTING STILL. DANCING, DRIVING, RUNNING — ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT IS RECOMMENDED TO MAYBE UNDERSTAND THE SPIRIT OF IT." — Tyler, The Creator on 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' ��," said another user.

What does Don’t Tap the Glass Mean?

Several listeners tried to interpret the meaning behind the album’s name and theme. Tyler himself commented: “THIS ALBUM WAS NOT MADE FOR SITTING STILL. DANCING, DRIVING, RUNNING — ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT IS RECOMMENDED TO MAYBE UNDERSTAND THE SPIRIT OF IT.”

Another user praised the project, writing, “What an amazing first listen man, easily Tyler’s most concise album at just 28 minutes basically leaving room for no misses at all and he delivered. SERIOUS album of the year contender.”

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Don’t Tap the Glass Album Tracklist and Run Time

The album has 10 tracks and a total runtime of 28 minutes and 27 seconds. The full tracklist of Don’t Tap the Glass was also shared online. The 10 songs include:

• Big Poe
• Sugar On My Tongue
• Sucka Free
• Mommanem
• Stop Playing With Me
• Ring Ring Ring
• Don’t Tap That Glass / Tweakin’
• Don’t You Worry Baby
• I’ll Take Care of You
• Tell Me What It Is

Fans commented on each track, with many highlighting the flow and transitions between songs.

Don’t Tap the Glass Album Drop Comes Mid-Tour

Tyler previewed music from the album during a $5 show in Los Angeles on July 20. The next day, he released the album without prior promotion. This matches his style of unexpected weekday drops.

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The release also coincided with the ongoing CHROMAKOPIA tour. Tyler recently finished a four-night run in New York City at the Barclays Center. He is expected to tour across North America and then travel to Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines.

Don’t Tap the Glass Expectations

Before the album’s release, Tyler posted: “Yall better get them expectations and hopes down this ain’t no concept nothing.” He tried to set clear expectations with fans and signaled a more straightforward musical approach with this project.





The album also follows CHROMAKOPIA, which featured artists like Doechii, Childish Gambino, GloRilla, and Lil Wayne. That album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was named one of the best albums of 2024.

FAQs

What is the meaning behind ‘Don’t Tap the Glass’?
Some fans think it means not to pause the music. Tyler said the album encourages movement and energy through music.

How many tracks are on Tyler’s new album?
Don’t Tap the Glass includes 10 tracks and has a total runtime of 28 minutes and 27 seconds.