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Angles

dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip · 2008

61 min · 13 tracks · electronic music

A vibrant blend of electronic beats and sharp, socially conscious lyricism that challenges the status quo.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Thou Shalt Always Kill — This track stands out as a bold critique of modern society, blending catchy hooks with incisive commentary on consumer culture and identity.
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    The Beat That My Heart Skipped — An emotional highpoint on the album, this track juxtaposes heartfelt lyrics with driving electronic rhythms, embodying the album’s thematic depth.
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    Letter From God to Man — This track offers profound reflections on existence and faith, showcasing Scroobius Pip's lyrical prowess and the duo's ability to provoke thought through music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album blends electronic beats with sharp lyrics, showcasing varied rhythms and vocal styles.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside traditional rap verses, creating a dialogue between different vocal styles.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

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 The Beat That My Heart Skipped 5:14
  • 2 Development 3:57
  • 3 Thou Shalt Always Kill 5:18
  • 4 Back From Hell 3:14
  • 5 Look for the Woman 4:04
  • 6 Fixed 3:28
  • 7 Rappers Battle 3:37
  • 8 Letter From God to Man 3:57
  • 9 First Time We Met Musik 4:12
  • 10 Tommy C 4:26
  • 11 Angles 3:57
  • 12 Magician’s Assistant 4:39
  • 13 Waiting for the Beat to Kick In… / Reading My Dreams 11:39

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