4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up
Gift of Gab · 2004
46 min · 15 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of rapid-fire lyricism and jazzy production that invites listeners into a vivid, imaginative universe.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rat Race — This track exemplifies Gift of Gab's mastery of storytelling, addressing societal pressures with sharp introspection while maintaining an engaging flow.
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Real MCs — A celebration of authentic hip-hop culture, this track features clever wordplay and showcases Gab's technical skills, making it a standout example of his artistry.
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Stardust — This song combines ethereal production with reflective lyrics about aspiration and dreams, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of exploration and self-discovery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends inventive lyricism with jazzy production, creating a distinctive sound within alternative hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of jazzy samples and intricate drum patterns that create a vibrant backdrop for the rapid-fire delivery of lyrics.
- Tracks often shift in tempo and mood, with several songs incorporating unexpected breaks or changes in instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 Ride of Your Life 2:59
- 2 Rat Race 2:52
- 3 Way of the Light 4:24
- 4 Stardust 3:17
- 5 Flashback 3:05
- 6 Up 1:55
- 7 The Writz 3:47
- 8 To Know You 3:26
- 9 Real MCs 4:02
- 10 Hold On 1:02
- 11 In a Minute Doe 2:59
- 12 Evolution 2:55
- 13 Moonshine 4:01
- 14 Ride On 2:30
- 15 Just Because 3:33
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