A Night at the Hip Hopera
The Kleptones · 2004
78 min · 23 tracks · experimental music
An audacious collage of hip-hop, rock, and experimental sounds that defies genre boundaries.
A Night at the Hip Hopera is an album by The Kleptones, released in 2004. An audacious collage of hip-hop, rock, and experimental sounds that defies genre boundaries. The album gained considerable attention for its unique blend of styles and has been celebrated for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music. It has influenced subsequent artists in the mash-up genre and is often cited in discussions about early 2000s experimental music, contributing to a growing acceptance of genre-blending in mainstream culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Night at the Hip Hopera sound like?
An audacious collage of hip-hop, rock, and experimental sounds that defies genre boundaries. Rooted in experimental music.
What makes A Night at the Hip Hopera by The Kleptones notable?
The album gained considerable attention for its unique blend of styles and has been celebrated for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music. It has influenced subsequent artists in the mash-up genre and is often cited in discussions about early 2000s experimental music, contributing to a growing acceptance of genre-blending in mainstream culture. Released in 2004, 'A Night at the Hip Hopera' marked The Kleptones' emergence into the experimental music scene following their earlier mix tapes. This album showcased their innovative approach to sampling and mash-ups, solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the genre during a time when digital creativity was gaining traction.
How many songs are on A Night at the Hip Hopera?
A Night at the Hip Hopera has 23 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Precession Standout 2:07
- 2 See 4:15
- 3 Live 3:11
- 4 Bite 4:03
- 5 Jazz Standout 4:49
- 6 Rock 2:46
- 7 Love 0:32
- 8 Fight Standout 3:21
- 9 Fuck 1:10
- 10 Play 3:42
- 11 Ride 3:11
- 12 Sniff 4:21
- 13 Ridicule 0:37
- 14 Plan 4:50
- 15 Break 3:12
- 16 Listen 4:00
- 17 Work 2:22
- 18 Come 4:27
- 19 Expose 3:16
- 20 Jerk 5:05
- 21 Save 4:14
- 22 Stop 3:29
- 23 Question 5:28
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
78 min 40 sec
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