A Matter of Time
Hilltop Hoods · 1999
42 min · 14 tracks · Australian hip-hop
Energetic beats and clever wordplay intertwine to create a vibrant snapshot of late '90s Australian hip-hop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Anthem — This track encapsulates the group's energetic style and showcases their lyrical dexterity, becoming a defining anthem for the Australian hip-hop community.
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1979 — With its nostalgic themes and engaging storytelling, this track reflects on personal experiences while resonating with listeners across generations.
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Common Streets — This song highlights social issues faced by urban communities, demonstrating the group's ability to blend insightful commentary with catchy rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic beats and clever lyrics, establishing Hilltop Hoods' presence in Australian hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a fast-paced tone, followed by three consecutive tracks that maintain high energy before introducing more varied tempos.
- Lyrical content often features intricate wordplay and storytelling, with multiple tracks addressing social issues and personal experiences.
- Several tracks incorporate samples from classic hip-hop and funk, creating a rich sonic backdrop that complements the vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- witty lyricism with infectious beats
- dynamic journey with remix variations
- energetic anthems for group settings
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- slow, patient listening preferences
- desire for lengthy epics
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, A Matter of Time is Hilltop Hoods' debut album, marking their entry into the Australian hip-hop scene. At this point, they were relatively unknown but aimed to carve out a distinct identity within a burgeoning genre. The album set the stage for their subsequent rise in popularity and influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funkoars· Bliss n Eso· Urthboy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Matter of Time 4:35
- 2 1979 3:53
- 3 The Anthem 4:13
- 4 Time Wasted 0:39
- 5 B-Boy Battlegear 3:01
- 6 Give It Up 3:19
- 7 Clap Your Hands to The… 1:10
- 8 Let Me Show You 3:22
- 9 Deaf Can Hear 4:00
- 10 Common Streets 3:29
- 11 A Matter of Time (remix/instrumental) 2:18
- 12 1979 (remix) 3:31
- 13 Whatcha Got 4:03
- 14 Whatcha Got (remix/instrumental) 1:19
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