Both Sides of the Brain
Del the Funky Homosapien · 2000
73 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop
Eclectic beats and clever wordplay intertwine, showcasing Del's unique perspective on life and society's absurdities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jaw Gymnastics — This track exemplifies Del's playful linguistic style, featuring intricate rhymes and clever wordplay that highlight his lyrical prowess.
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Fake as Fuck — In this song, Del critiques superficiality in both the music industry and personal relationships, making a bold statement relevant to his audience.
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Press Rewind — The nostalgia-driven lyrics reflect on past experiences while blending infectious hooks with a laid-back beat, showcasing Del's ability to merge depth with accessibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Del's eclectic beats and complex lyrics create a distinctive hip-hop experience, though some cohesion is lost in the lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a diverse range of beats, with tracks shifting from jazzy samples to electronic influences, creating a varied sonic landscape.
- Several tracks incorporate skits or interludes that provide context or commentary, breaking up the flow and adding depth to the narrative.
- The sequencing alternates between high-energy tracks and more introspective moments, allowing for dynamic pacing across its 17 tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful wordplay and clever lyrics
- steady pacing for focused listening
- balanced progression with resolution
- ideal for casual afternoon vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2000, Del the Funky Homosapien had already established himself as a distinctive voice in alternative hip-hop with his earlier work, including 'I Wish My Brother George Was Here' in 1991. 'Both Sides of the Brain' marked a creative evolution as it was his first album released through his own label, Hieroglyphics Imperium, allowing him greater artistic freedom.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Hieroglyphics
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Is Too Expensive 4:47
- 2 If You Must 3:45
- 3 Jaw Gymnastics 3:44
- 4 Pet Peeves 7:10
- 5 Press Rewind 4:37
- 6 Offspring 4:20
- 7 Style Police 3:54
- 8 Fake as Fuck 4:20
- 9 BM’s 4:15
- 10 Skull & Crossbones 4:16
- 11 Soopa Feen 5:23
- 12 Disastrous 3:19
- 13 Signature Slogans 4:22
- 14 Catch All This 4:05
- 15 Phoney Phranchise 3:38
- 16 Proto Culture 4:13
- 17 Stay on Your Toes 3:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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