Atavista
Donald Glover · 2024
50 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
A kaleidoscopic blend of genres intertwines introspective lyrics with experimental soundscapes, creating a rich auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Atavista Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Algorhythm — This track showcases Glover's lyrical dexterity while exploring themes of technology and identity, making it a standout representation of the album's core ideas.
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Psilocybae (Millenial Love) — With its lush instrumentation and poignant reflections on love in the digital age, this track encapsulates the psychedelic essence of the album.
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Human Sacrifice — This song delivers a powerful commentary on societal issues through vivid storytelling and complex rhythms, highlighting Glover's ability to blend deep messages with engaging music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of existential themes
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- thought-provoking moments of reflection
- engaging soundscapes for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- skip if seeking consistent energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Glover's exploration of sound and themes, showing artistic vitality.
- Themes
- digital-age love· spiritual questioning· contemporary societal issues
- Moods
- Introspective· Dreamy
- Career context
- Atavista marks Donald Glover's fifth studio album and comes after his critically acclaimed release, 31520, in 2020. By 2024, Glover had established himself not only as a successful musician but also as an influential filmmaker and actor, expanding his creative boundaries with this album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anderson .Paak· Thundercat· Frank Ocean
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Time
The shift from present tense to reflective past creates a sense of urgency intertwined with nostalgia.
This structural choice enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics, inviting listeners to grapple with their own relationship to time.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Atavista Start here 3:01
- 2 Algorhythm 3:34
- 3 Time 5:34
- 4 Psilocybae (Millenial Love) 6:32
- 5 To Be Hunted 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 Sweet Thang 7:05
- 2 Little Foot Big Foot 3:46
- 3 Why Go to the Party 0:41
- 4 Human Sacrifice 5:52
- 5 The Violence 6:03
- 6 Final Church 3:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Drunk
Thundercat
Shares the same vibrant funk and introspective lyrics, exploring identity and relationships.
Blonde
Frank Ocean
Combines R&B and existential themes with a layered production approach that mirrors Glover's style.
Malibu
Anderson .Paak
Merges funk, R&B, and reflective storytelling, capturing a similar vibe of modern life and self-exploration.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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