Born Suspect
46 min · 18 tracks
A sharp, provocative stand-up album blending humor with incisive social commentary on race, politics, and American life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Weaves / Color Contacts — This track captures Rock's unique ability to blend humor and critique by addressing perceptions of beauty standards within the Black community.
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Women (Equal Rights, Honesty & Head) — A lengthy examination of gender dynamics, this track showcases Rock's fearless approach to discussing sensitive topics with humor and honesty.
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Blacks Aren't Crazy — In this track, Rock confronts stereotypes about mental health and behavior in the Black community, illustrating his knack for tackling complex issues through comedy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Rock's incisive humor and social commentary create a compelling yet uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- Tracks often blend personal anecdotes with broader societal commentary, creating a conversational flow.
- Several segments feature punchy one-liners followed by longer narratives, allowing for both quick laughs and deeper reflections.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks being rapid-fire jokes while others delve into more serious topics.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:28
- 2 The South 0:46
- 3 Weaves / Color Contacts 3:57
- 4 Crack Mayor 5:02
- 5 Busboys, McDonald's and Minimum Wage 2:12
- 6 Taxes 2:24
- 7 Poor Whites 2:54
- 8 Rocky IV / Indians 1:45
- 9 Blacks Aren't Crazy 2:32
- 10 Uncle Bobby 1:29
- 11 Teenage Suicide 1:20
- 12 Prisons 2:45
- 13 Driving Too Slow 0:53
- 14 Women (Equal Rights, Honesty & Head) 6:34
- 15 My Father 1:22
- 16 Born Suspect 2:06
- 17 Your Mother's Got a Big Head 4:41
- 18 The Rib Man 3:13
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