Blaze of Glory
Flesh-n-Bone · 2011
74 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty blend of aggressive verses and melodic hooks that encapsulates the struggles of street life and personal redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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How I Roll Up — This opening track sets the tone for the album, featuring a confident delivery that highlights Flesh-n-Bone's signature flow and lyrical prowess while addressing themes of resilience.
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All American T.H.U.G. — This track embodies the essence of Flesh-n-Bone's narrative style, discussing identity and survival with an unfiltered perspective that resonates with his fanbase.
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Blaze of Glory — As the title track, it reflects on personal struggles and triumphs, encapsulating the overarching themes of redemption and perseverance present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical themes and production but lacks cohesion due to its length and skits.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies in the choruses, contrasting with the aggressive delivery of the verses.
- Several tracks incorporate skits that break up the flow, creating a narrative interlude within the album's structure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- gritty narratives of personal struggle
- moments of melodic reflection
- engaging skits for added context
- dynamic pacing with varied tempos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat themes
- seek polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Blaze of Glory marks Flesh-n-Bone's first solo album since his release from prison in 2008, following a lengthy hiatus after his work with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. This album represents a significant comeback, showcasing his unique style within the Midwest hip-hop scene while attempting to re-establish his presence in an evolving genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony· Tech N9ne· Twisted Insane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How I Roll Up 4:53
- 2 Heartaches 3:57
- 3 Watch Me 3:55
- 4 Fortune And Fame 3:15
- 5 Don't Think About It 4:23
- 6 All American T.H.U.G. 3:01
- 7 Duct Tape Gang (skit) 0:47
- 8 Duct Tape Gang 4:25
- 9 Fallin' 4:01
- 10 Kick Back 3:58
- 11 Ain't Fair 4:04
- 12 Picture Me Rollin' 3:00
- 13 Back 4:00
- 14 4 Sure 6:15
- 15 Gorilla Hustle 5:13
- 16 Paradise 4:09
- 17 What's Hood 3:31
- 18 Can't Take It 3:38
- 19 Blaze of Glory 4:19
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