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Cecil Otter's False Hopes

Cecil Otter · 2005

38 min · 11 tracks · alternative hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic beats that defy traditional hip-hop boundaries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Atreyu and the Swamps of Sadness — This track opens the album with whimsical storytelling, setting a tone that mixes nostalgia with playful wordplay, effectively introducing Otter's lyrical style.
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    City Girl (Amuse-Meant-to-Get-Her) — The song showcases Otter's knack for sharp, witty lyrics while exploring themes of love and disillusionment against an upbeat backdrop.
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    Matchbook Diaries — A standout moment on the album, this track features reflective verses that delve into personal memories, highlighting Otter's lyrical depth and emotional resonance.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Atreyu and the Swamps of Sadness 2:55
  • 2 City Girl (Amuse-Meant-to-Get-Her) 2:09
  • 3 Tin Man Purrs Like a Kitten 3:56
  • 4 Chicken or the Egg 3:10
  • 5 Blacklist 3:37
  • 6 Travis Bickles Once Over 2:09
  • 7 Old Fashioned House 2:31
  • 8 Mom Song 2:42
  • 9 Matchbook Diaries 4:15
  • 10 Lakeshore Drifter 2:43
  • 11 ...Good for Once 8:30

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