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3rdburglar

Wordburglar · 2012

48 min · 14 tracks · alternative hip-hop

Playful wordplay and clever storytelling merge with catchy hooks in this vibrant alternative hip-hop album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dude, Where's My AT-AT At? — This track cleverly combines pop culture references with sharp lyricism, exemplifying Wordburglar's unique ability to engage listeners through humor and nostalgia.
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    Rhyme O' Clock — The infectious beat paired with intricate rhymes showcases Wordburglar's skill as both a rapper and storyteller, making it a highlight of the album.
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    So Much Time — This introspective track reflects on personal growth and time management, revealing a more serious side to Wordburglar's otherwise playful style while maintaining his witty approach.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive lyrics and catchy hooks, maintaining a playful tone throughout its cohesive structure.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of playful, narrative-driven lyrics that often reference pop culture and personal anecdotes.
  • The sequencing flows smoothly from one track to another, with thematic connections between songs enhancing the overall experience.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Steady and Stable (Strange Roads)

    The narrative shifts from whimsical anecdotes to a reflection on life's unpredictability.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pre-Show Routine 1:54
  • 2 Croque Monsieur 3:09
  • 3 So Much Time 3:06
  • 4 Rhyme O' Clock 4:06
  • 5 Fred Broca 3:00
  • 6 Sneaky Neighbours 3:31
  • 7 Sufficiently Suffonsified 3:25
  • 8 Drawings With Words 3:19
  • 9 Dude, Where's My AT-AT At? 4:01
  • 10 Point of Departure 3:12
  • 11 Steady and Stable (Strange Roads) 4:01
  • 12 FOOFARAW 3:19
  • 13 Your Friend's Brother 4:13
  • 14 YOBOSAYO (Moonbase) 3:59

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