Arrhythmia
Antipop Consortium · 2002
43 min · 17 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A frenetic blend of abstract lyricism and experimental beats that challenges the conventions of hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dead in Motion — This track showcases the group's signature rapid-fire delivery and abstract storytelling, encapsulating the album's experimental nature.
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We Kill Soap Scum — With its catchy hooks and clever lyrics, this track exemplifies the group's playful yet incisive critique of commercial culture.
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Conspiracy of Myth — This song highlights the group’s ability to weave complex narratives while maintaining a rhythmic flow, making it a standout example of their lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative structure and experimental production mark it as a notable entry in alternative hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks like 'Contraption' and 'Bobblz' maintaining a frenetic pace, while others like 'Traum' slow down significantly.
- Vocals are delivered in a fragmented style, often overlapping and interweaving, creating a dense lyrical tapestry that challenges traditional verse-chorus structures.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional sound samples and effects, such as distorted beats and electronic textures, which contribute to the experimental nature of the production.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Contraption 0:58
- 2 Bobblz 3:26
- 3 Ping Pong 2:42
- 4 Dead in Motion 4:18
- 5 Mega 2:25
- 6 Silver Heat 3:14
- 7 EKG 0:30
- 8 Ghostlawns 3:24
- 9 2 0:48
- 10 We Kill Soap Scum 3:18
- 11 Z St. 2:47
- 12 Traum 2:21
- 13 Tron Man Speaks 1:57
- 14 Focused 2:27
- 15 Conspiracy of Myth 3:34
- 16 Human Shield 4:31
- 17 Place the Face 0:26
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