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21 Concepts (But a Hit Ain't One)

MC Lars · 2007

67 min · 21 tracks · hip-hop

A playful blend of witty lyrics and catchy beats that critiques pop culture and societal norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful critiques of culture
  • short bursts of catchy energy
  • ideal for group sing-alongs
  • dynamic mix of tempos
  • witty storytelling with humor

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer serious, introspective themes
  • seek long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '21 Concepts (But a Hit Ain't One)' was released in 2007, MC Lars had already established himself in the nerdcore hip-hop scene with his previous album, 'The Laptop EP' from 2006. This release marked his transition into more ambitious thematic explorations, combining humor with social commentary, further solidifying his unique position within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Beastie Boys· Janelle Monáe· Gym Class Heroes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 White Kids Aren't America's Suitehearts 3:46
  • 2 Nerdcore Died 3:56
  • 3 Scientology = WTF? 3:03
  • 4 The Roommate From Hell (Ice & Fire remix) 4:05
  • 5 Shvensen Fitzlogik 2:46
  • 6 My Biochemical Terrorist Romance 2:57
  • 7 Paper Planes and Spitballs 2:54
  • 8 Uncanny 3:44
  • 9 Hot Girls Make Guys Do Really Stupid Things 3:45
  • 10 Gary the Green-Nosed Reindeer 3:48
  • 11 Explain Capitalism to Me (a.k.a. 711 Hawaii Prank Call) 3:08
  • 12 Download This Song (Crunk remix) 2:35
  • 13 Monsters of Rock 3:47
  • 14 Missing White Girl Syndrome 2:46
  • 15 The Bonus Track for Japan 3:10
  • 16 Something Wicca This Way Comes 2:59
  • 17 The Lint Song 2:53
  • 18 It's a Latin Thing 4:04
  • 19 That's CPR 2:35
  • 20 Everyone's a Little Bit Gay 3:02
  • 21 Cry Tonight 2:13

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