What makes Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium by The Underachievers notable?

The album received positive critical acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, contributing to the rise of the 'cloud rap' movement. It showcased The Underachievers' unique approach to storytelling and solidified their place in the alternative hip-hop landscape, influencing subsequent artists seeking to blend introspection with genre-bending styles. Released on August 12, 2014, Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium is The Underachievers' sophomore album, following their debut, Indigoism. At this point in their career, the duo had begun to establish themselves within the alternative hip-hop scene, building on their initial momentum and exploring deeper themes in their music.

How many songs are on Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium?

Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium

The Underachievers · 2014

39 min · 12 tracks · alternative hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic journey through alternative hip-hop, blending introspective lyrics with atmospheric production and intricate wordplay.

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Luminescence — The opening track introduces listeners to the album's ethereal atmosphere while showcasing the duo's intricate rhyme schemes and philosophical musings.
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Chrysalis — This track highlights the artists' personal growth and transformation, employing vivid imagery that resonates throughout the project.
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Nebulous — With its immersive soundscape and reflective lyrics, Nebulous encapsulates the overarching themes of uncertainty and exploration present in the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends intricate wordplay with atmospheric production, showcasing its unique approach within alternative hip-hop.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies, with verses often interspersed with atmospheric instrumental breaks.
Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as extended intros or outros that deviate from traditional verse-chorus formats.

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

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Luminescence 2:41
2 Chrysalis 3:10
3 Radiance 3:28
4 Caprice 3:12
5 Incandescent 3:13
6 Sonorous 3:38
7 Metropolis 3:59
8 Nebulous 3:34
9 Ethereal 3:01
10 Quiescent 2:57
11 Felicity 3:45
12 Amorphous 3:21

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