Released 20 years ago
A Heap of Broken Images
Blue Sky Black Death · 2006
91 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop
A sprawling soundscape of atmospheric beats and introspective lyrics, merging hip-hop with a cinematic depth.
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Skies Open — The opening track sets a contemplative tone with ethereal production and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of introspection and existentialism.
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Dream of Dying — This track features haunting melodies paired with vivid storytelling that delves into themes of mortality and fear, exemplifying the duo's lyrical depth.
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Heroin for God — With its stark imagery and raw honesty, this track confronts addiction and spirituality in a way that resonates deeply within the context of modern struggles.
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Guilty Ones — At just over a minute long, this interlude serves as a poignant reflection on guilt and regret, effectively breaking up the album's flow while leaving a lasting impression.
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Street Legends — This track demonstrates the duo's skillful wordplay and narrative style, weaving together personal anecdotes with broader societal observations that capture the essence of urban life.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Skies Open 4:33
- 2 Days Are Years 6:02
- 3 Chloroform 3:34
- 4 Not Here 4:34
- 5 They Came Around 3:20
- 6 Dream of Dying 5:04
- 7 From Sun’s Angle 3:33
- 8 Rap Creature Land 3:34
- 9 Heroin for God 4:33
- 10 Guilty Ones 1:14
- 11 The Dead Tree Gives No Shelter 2:39
- 12 Still Asleep 2:01
Disc 2
- 1 Engage My Words 4:09
- 2 Street Legends 4:22
- 3 Floor Chalk (Best reprise) 3:33
- 4 Scriptures 4:38
- 5 Long Division 6:41
- 6 I Catch Fire 6:25
- 7 Grimey Styles 4:19
- 8 Brain Cells 4:09
- 9 Everything 6:01
- 10 It Wasn’t White 2:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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