Top tracks — play these first
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Future Shock — The opening track sets the tone with its urgent flow and intricate wordplay, encapsulating the album's thematic concerns about modern anxieties.
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Burn It Down — This track features a stark contrast between aggressive beats and reflective lyrics, showcasing Sims' ability to tackle heavy topics while maintaining a compelling sound.
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Bad Time Zoo — The title track captures the essence of the album with its vivid imagery and social commentary, representing Sims’ unique perspective on contemporary issues.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cerebral beats for deep focus
- short bursts of introspective energy
- thought-provoking lyrics for reflection
- varied pacing throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- want consistent upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2011, Bad Time Zoo is Sims' second studio album, following his debut, The Absent Agenda. At this point, he was solidifying his presence in the indie hip-hop scene, having gained recognition through his work with the Doomtree collective.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Open Mike Eagle· Aesop Rock· Homeboy Sandman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Future Shock 4:13
- 2 Burn It Down 2:55
- 3 Bad Time Zoo 2:42
- 4 Too Much 3:29
- 5 One Dimensional Man 3:15
- 6 In My Sleep 3:01
- 7 When It Rolls In 3:43
- 8 Good Times 3:01
- 9 LMG 3:13
- 10 The Veldt 3:15
- 11 Weight 2:51
- 12 Radio Opaque 3:54
- 13 Sink or Syncopate 4:24
- 14 Hey You 8:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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