Top tracks — play these first
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Uprising — This track captures an anthemic spirit with its motivational lyrics and driving beat, embodying the album's theme of resilience against adversity.
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Anti-Hero — The title track delves into Slaine's struggle with identity and expectations, making it a poignant centerpiece that encapsulates the album's narrative arc.
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Drum Battle — Featuring intricate rhythms and dynamic exchanges, this track showcases Slaine's lyrical prowess while paying homage to classic hip-hop battle culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
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
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experience
- introspective personal reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Anti-Hero' was released in 2017, Slaine had established himself within the hardcore hip-hop scene, following his notable work on 'The Thirteen' in 2015. This album marked his continued evolution as an artist, solidifying his reputation for blending personal narratives with powerful, gritty production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vinnie Paz· Ill Bill· Apathy
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Anti-Hero
A moment shifts from grappling with external perceptions to an intimate acknowledgment of inner demons and flaws.
This transition deepens the introspective quality of the song, allowing listeners to connect with Slaine's vulnerabilities amid his tough exterior.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For the Fallen 5:21
- 2 Uprising 7:01
- 3 Drum Battle 10:07
- 4 Anti-Hero 5:59
- 5 The Balloonist 3:31
- 6 Mikie Lee 5:22
- 7 Profar 4:43
- 8 Carry On 3:03
- 9 Yes You 6:23
- 10 Austin Peralta 6:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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