Verses packed with street dealings at times distract from the fact that Gucci Mane is an exceptionally gifted storyteller. This skill is evident on grim cautionary tale “Timothy,” as well as the nuanced “745,” a complicated character study. While his flow varies—a relentless shout on “I'm a Star,” a sly singsong cadence on “Swing My Door”—his flair for rich narrative imagery remains front and centre.