Anti-Hero cover

Released 9 years ago this October

Anti-Hero

Slaine · 2017

49 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive beats with introspective lyrics, showcasing Slaine's lyrical depth within the hardcore hip-hop scene.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive beats and rapid-fire delivery, establishing a high-energy opening.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments that provide narrative depth and context to the themes explored.
  • The album's production includes heavy bass lines and gritty samples, creating a raw sound that complements the introspective lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Still Here 3:49
  • 2 Anti-Hero 4:05
  • 3 Life of a Dope Addict 2:53
  • 4 Some Other Shit 4:12
  • 5 Apocalypse 3:41
  • 6 Land of the Lost 2:48
  • 7 Bringing Much Terror 3:28
  • 8 Blink of an Eye 3:41
  • 9 Snakes 3:44
  • 10 The Demon's Peace 3:01
  • 11 It Doesn't Matter 2:43
  • 12 Blood In My Eyes 3:50
  • 13 Comeback Story 3:23
  • 14 Came a Long Way 4:14

Reference: MusicBrainz