Released 10 years ago
3001: A Laced Odyssey
Flatbush Zombies · 2016
60 min · 12 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A psychedelic exploration of consciousness layered over intricate beats and hypnotic rhythms that challenge traditional hip-hop boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Odyssey — Opening with an ambitious narrative arc, this track sets the tone for the album's thematic exploration of self-discovery and existential musings.
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R.I.P.C.D. — This track critiques the music industry and consumer culture through clever wordplay, embodying the group's introspective yet rebellious spirit.
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New Phone, Who Dis? — With its catchy hook and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies the group's ability to blend humor with deeper reflections on fame and relationships.
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Fly Away — An interlude that contrasts with the rest of the album, offering a moment of tranquility amidst the chaos, highlighting the group's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative production and complex structures set it apart in alternative hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy, atmospheric intro that sets a surreal tone before transitioning into more rhythmically complex tracks.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, often shifting between multiple beats and tempos within a single song.
- Lyrical themes explore existentialism and personal struggles, with verses often layered over dense, psychedelic production.
- The last track features an extended outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure while leaving lingering thoughts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Odyssey 6:03
- 2 Bounce 4:01
- 3 R.I.P.C.D. 4:05
- 4 A Spike Lee Joint 4:15
- 5 Fly Away 2:29
- 6 Ascension 5:01
- 7 Smoke Break 2:04
- 8 Trade-Off 4:09
- 9 Good Grief 4:31
- 10 New Phone, Who Dis? 5:31
- 11 This Is It 5:43
- 12 Your Favorite Rap Song 12:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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