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Abaddon

Boondox · 2014

56 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A dark and gritty exploration of personal demons, blending Southern hip-hop with horrorcore elements and raw storytelling.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Abaddon — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of darkness and inner turmoil, featuring vivid imagery that highlights Boondox's signature horrorcore style.
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    Bloody Regrets — In this track, Boondox examines the weight of past decisions through a haunting narrative structure, making it a standout moment for its emotional depth.
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    Monster — With its aggressive beat and intense lyrics, 'Monster' serves as a powerful anthem confronting personal fears and societal perceptions, exemplifying Boondox's lyrical prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends horrorcore themes with Southern hip-hop, showcasing solid production and distinct vocal styles.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, with Boondox alternating between aggressive rapping and melodic hooks.
  • The production employs heavy bass and eerie samples, creating an unsettling atmosphere that complements the horrorcore themes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Intro 1:48
  • 2 Abaddon 3:27
  • 3 The Sober Truth 3:49
  • 4 Bloody Regrets 4:37
  • 5 Dope Boy 4:11
  • 6 Kikdoe 3:35
  • 7 Pillin' Spree 2:32
  • 8 Betrayal 4:30
  • 9 Prophet 4:08
  • 10 Monster 3:42
  • 11 My Night 3:47
  • 12 Black Eyed Kids 3:38
  • 13 Movin' On 4:44
  • 14 Kill N' Tell 3:55
  • 15 Psycho Symphony 4:10

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