3rd Eye Vision cover

3rd Eye Vision

Hieroglyphics · 1998

70 min · 22 tracks · West Coast hip-hop

A vibrant tapestry of intricate lyricism and jazzy production that embodies the West Coast hip-hop ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • intricate lyricism to dissect
  • vibrant tapestry of sound
  • conversational moments with friends
  • late-night reflective listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • seek uniform track lengths

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, '3rd Eye Vision' marked Hieroglyphics' first full-length studio album following their earlier successful EP 'Hieroglyphics Presents: 3rd Eye Vision'. At this point, the collective was solidifying its reputation as a formidable force in underground hip-hop, establishing a strong artistic identity separate from their contemporaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Too Short· Dr. Dre· Tupac Shakur

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:14
  • 2 You Never Knew 4:33
  • 3 All Things 3:19
  • 4 Casual 1:37
  • 5 The Who 4:29
  • 6 Dune Methane 4:02
  • 7 Phesto D 1:35
  • 8 At the Helm 4:18
  • 9 The Last One 3:26
  • 10 Tajai 1:41
  • 11 Oakland Blackouts 4:31
  • 12 Mics of the Roundtable 4:42
  • 13 See Delight 3:24
  • 14 Pep Love 2:15
  • 15 Off the Record 3:21
  • 16 A-Plus 1:24
  • 17 After Dark 4:23
  • 18 Opio 1:21
  • 19 No Nuts 4:04
  • 20 Del 1:14
  • 21 One Life One Love 4:02
  • 22 Miles to the Sun 5:39

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