Airtight's Revenge
Bilal · 2010
48 min · 11 tracks · rhythm and blues
Airtight's Revenge blends eclectic sounds of soul and alternative hip-hop, showcasing Bilal's dynamic vocal range and innovative production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Restart — This track encapsulates the album's theme of renewal with its reflective lyrics and intricate melodies, highlighting Bilal's growth as an artist.
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Flying — With its ethereal production and soaring vocals, this song showcases Bilal's ability to blend genres while maintaining emotional resonance.
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The Dollar — This track critiques materialism through sharp lyrics and a compelling groove, making it a standout statement on societal values.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative production and strong lyrical themes, making it distinct within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies and a slow build-up, setting a reflective tone.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of love and self-reflection, often employing abstract imagery and metaphorical language.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- vivid storytelling with emotional depth
- introspective moments for reflection
- engaging narrative flow across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Airtight's Revenge was released in 2010, Bilal had already established himself as a unique voice in R&B and hip-hop. This album followed his critically acclaimed debut, 1st Born Second (2001), marking his return after a lengthy hiatus that included label disputes and personal challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Anderson .Paak· Robert Glasper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cake and Eat It Too 4:00
- 2 Restart 4:52
- 3 All Matter 5:21
- 4 Flying 4:22
- 5 Levels 5:27
- 6 Little One 3:59
- 7 Move On 3:28
- 8 Robots 3:16
- 9 The Dollar 3:28
- 10 Who Are You 6:01
- 11 Think It Over 3:49
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