Released 10 years ago
Bottomless Pit
Death Grips · 2016
39 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop
A disorienting blend of aggressive beats and chaotic vocals that pushes the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Giving Bad People Good Ideas — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its abrasive energy and confrontational lyrics, encapsulating the band's signature chaotic yet rhythmic style.
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Bubbles Buried In This Jungle — With its complex layering of sounds and frenetic tempo, this track exemplifies the experimental nature of the album while showcasing Death Grips' ability to blend genres seamlessly.
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Three Bedrooms In A Good Neighborhood — This song offers a moment of introspection amidst the chaos, featuring a stark contrast between aggressive instrumentation and reflective lyrics about suburban life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic energy and innovative production mark it as a distinctive entry in experimental hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive beats with rapid-fire vocals, establishing a frenetic pace that persists through much of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts and dissonant soundscapes, creating a sense of chaos and unpredictability.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, contrasting sharply with the intensity of the preceding songs.
- 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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9/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 relentless sonic barrage
- disorienting soundscapes for focus
- mid-tempo energy for workouts
- chaotic intensity for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- seek conventional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 6, 2016, Bottomless Pit marked Death Grips' fifth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed release, The Powers That B. By this point, the band had established themselves as pioneers in experimental hip-hop, with a distinctive sound that defied mainstream conventions. Their unpredictable approach to music and performance had garnered both fervent fans and harsh critics alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Midi· Shabazz Palaces· Ho99o9
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Houdini
The shift from rapid-fire delivery to a more melodic refrain reveals a vulnerability rarely seen in Death Grips' work.
This contrast not only showcases versatility but also serves to highlight deeper emotional themes against the backdrop of their typically abrasive sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Giving Bad People Good Ideas 3:08
- 2 Hot Head 4:19
- 3 Spikes 3:05
- 4 Warping 2:54
- 5 Eh 2:53
- 6 Bubbles Buried In This Jungle 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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