What makes Awful Things by Lil Peep notable?

'Awful Things' became a pivotal track in Lil Peep's career, showcasing his ability to merge genres while addressing themes of love and loss. The song’s raw emotionality resonated widely, contributing to its popularity and solidifying Peep's influence on the emo rap scene, which has seen a resurgence in recent years. When 'Awful Things' was released in July 2017, Lil Peep was emerging as a leading voice in the emo rap genre, having gained significant attention from his earlier mixtapes. This single followed his breakthrough project 'Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1', which had established him as a unique artist blending alternative rock influences with hip-hop elements.

How many songs are on Awful Things?

Awful Things has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Awful Things

Lil Peep · 2017

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A haunting blend of emo melodies and trap beats, layered with introspective lyrics that wrestle with heartbreak and existential dread.

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Awful Things — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, featuring vivid imagery of heartache and vulnerability paired with an infectious melody that draws listeners in.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single effectively merges emo and trap elements while addressing deep emotional themes.

What we noticed

The track features a steady, mid-tempo beat that underpins the emotive vocal delivery throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified Lil Peep's presence in the emo rap genre, gaining significant attention.
Career context: When 'Awful Things' was released in July 2017, Lil Peep was emerging as a leading voice in the emo rap genre, having gained significant attention from his earlier mixtapes. This single followed his breakthrough project 'Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1', which had established him as a unique artist blending alternative rock influences with hip-hop elements.
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