What makes Bucket List Project by Saba notable?

The album received critical acclaim, with many praising its lyrical depth and production quality, helping to solidify Saba's presence in modern hip-hop. It peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, highlighting its commercial success and cultural relevance. The Bucket List Project is Saba's debut studio album, released in 2016 after gaining attention with his mixtapes and collaborations on Chance the Rapper's projects. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a promising underground artist to a more recognized figure in the hip-hop scene.

How many songs are on Bucket List Project?

Bucket List Project has 13 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Released 10 years ago this October

Bucket List Project

Saba · 2016

49 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop

A reflective blend of introspective lyrics and soulful beats that captures the struggles and aspirations of urban life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In Loving Memory — This haunting opener sets the emotional tone for the album, reflecting on loss and grief while establishing Saba's lyrical prowess.
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GPS — In 'GPS', Saba navigates themes of direction and purpose, using vivid storytelling to illustrate his internal struggles amidst external pressures.
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The Billy Williams Story — 'The Billy Williams Story' serves as a narrative centerpiece, blending personal history with broader societal commentary through its innovative structure and engaging storytelling.
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Bucket List — 'Bucket List' encapsulates the album's overarching themes of aspiration and ambition, presenting Saba's goals in a relatable yet profound manner.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Saba's debut blends introspective lyrics with soulful beats, showcasing strong production and thematic depth.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate live instrumentation alongside samples, adding depth to the production.
The sequencing includes a gradual build-up in intensity, with the final tracks addressing broader themes of aspiration and self-reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 In Loving Memory 1:56
2 Stoney 3:31
3 GPS 3:47
4 Church / Liquor Store 4:04
5 Westside Bound 3 2:57
6 MOST 3:33
7 Symmetry 4:32
8 Photosynthesis 3:21
9 The Billy Williams Story 3:52
10 Bucket List 3:34
11 American Hypnosis 4:12
12 California 6:23
13 World in My Hands 3:50

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