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Against All Oddz

Lethal Bizzle · 2005

52 min · 17 tracks · grime

A raw blend of energetic beats and sharp lyrical flow that embodies the grit of London's grime scene.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Uh Oh! (I'm Back) — This track serves as an energetic reintroduction to Lethal Bizzle, combining catchy hooks with a confident delivery that exemplifies his style. Its infectious beat and memorable chorus make it a standout anthem in the grime genre.
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    Fire — The intense energy and aggressive beats in this track highlight Bizzle's lyrical prowess and ability to command attention. The vivid imagery in his verses captures the raw essence of street life, making it emblematic of his artistic identity.
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    Against All Oddz — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and defiance. With its compelling narrative, Bizzle articulates challenges faced in an unforgiving environment, making it a powerful centerpiece that resonates deeply within the grime community.

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 captures the raw energy of grime while balancing lyrical complexity and production style.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro before launching into high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo throughout the first half.
  • Lethal Bizzle employs rapid-fire delivery and varied rhyme schemes, often switching flows within verses to keep the listener engaged.
  • Several tracks feature heavy bass lines and minimalist production, allowing the vocal performance to take center stage.
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 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:54
  • 2 Uh Oh! (I'm Back) 2:56
  • 3 Kickback 3:01
  • 4 Fire 3:06
  • 5 Do It 3:12
  • 6 Mind Your Head 3:14
  • 7 Against All Oddz 5:05
  • 8 Slow 5:13
  • 9 Had to Go 3:27
  • 10 No! 2:32
  • 11 The Truth 3:04
  • 12 The Best 2:47
  • 13 Should of Known 3:19
  • 14 Hitman 2:07
  • 15 Till Next Time 2:53
  • 16 Fuck You 2:14
  • 17 What We Do 3:01

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