Top tracks — play these first
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Utilitarian Uses of Love — This opening track sets the tone with its introspective lyrics and intricate flow, effectively encapsulating the album's exploration of love and societal expectations.
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NoBlacksNoJewsNoAsian — This provocative track addresses racial identity and societal divisions head-on, using sharp wit and unfiltered commentary that resonates throughout contemporary discussions on race.
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Kiss Me Back to Life — With its catchy hook and vivid imagery, this song highlights Busdriver’s ability to fuse personal themes with broader cultural critiques, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's eclectic production and complex lyricism create a unique listening experience, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The album features a rapid-fire delivery with dense lyricism, often shifting between multiple flows within a single track.
- Production styles vary significantly from track to track, incorporating elements of jazz, electronic, and experimental sounds.
- Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more freeform arrangements.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with lyrical intricacy
- playful exploration of complex themes
- engaging narratives for focused listening
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, simple lyrics
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2012, Busdriver was firmly established in the underground hip-hop scene, having released several albums since his debut in 2002. 'Beaus$Eros' followed his critically acclaimed album 'Jhelli Beam', showcasing his continued evolution as an artist blending complex wordplay with experimental sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Shabazz Palaces
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Utilitarian Uses of Love 4:09
- 2 Bon Bon Fire 4:08
- 3 Kiss Me Back to Life 3:19
- 4 You Ain't OG 4:25
- 5 NoBlacksNoJewsNoAsian 2:00
- 6 Picking Band Names 4:06
- 7 Beaus $ Eros 3:45
- 8 Feelings 3:49
- 9 Ass to Mouth 3:28
- 10 Electric Blue 4:31
- 11 Here's to Us 4:57
- 12 Colour Wheel 3:45
- 13 Swandive Into a Drinking Glass 5:06
- 14 Scattered Ashes 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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