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Bottomless Pit

Death Grips · 2016

39 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · industrial music · rap rock

A relentless barrage of abrasive beats, chaotic vocals, and disorienting samples that defy conventional genre boundaries.

Why this album works

'Bottomless Pit' received critical acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its innovative approach to production and genre-blending. It showcased Death Grips' unique influence on the underground music scene, inspiring a wave of artists in experimental hip-hop and beyond while peaking at number 26 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Best for
steady relentless sonic barrage disorienting soundscapes for focus mid-tempo energy for workouts
Context
Released on May 6, 2016, 'Bottomless Pit' is Death Grips' fifth studio album and follows their experimental mixtape 'Jenny Death.' By this point, the band had solidified its reputation for pushing sonic boundaries and challenging mainstream expectations, having already garnered a dedicated cult following through their previous works.
Stylistic neighbors
Earl Sweatshirt· JPEGMafia· Tech N9ne

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Giving Bad People Good Ideas Standout 3:08
  • 2 Hot Head Standout 4:19
  • 3 Spikes 3:05
  • 4 Warping 2:54
  • 5 Eh 2:53
  • 6 Bubbles Buried In This Jungle Standout 2:39
  • 7 Trash 2:52
  • 8 Houdini 2:44
  • 9 BB Poison 3:06
  • 10 Three Bedrooms In A Good Neighborhood 3:03
  • 11 Ring A Bell 2:26
  • 12 80808 3:17
  • 13 Bottomless Pit 2:48

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