Released 15 years ago this October
Cold Day in Hell
Freddie Gibbs · 2011
61 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production but lacks a cohesive flow across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and sharp hi-hats, creating a gritty sound throughout.
- Freddie Gibbs employs varied flows and intricate rhyme schemes, often switching his delivery within verses.
- Several tracks incorporate samples from classic soul and funk records, adding depth to the production.
- The sequencing includes multiple interludes that serve as transitions between tracks, contributing to the overall narrative.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- sharp storytelling with vivid imagery
- pacing that balances urgency and
- raw emotional honesty throughout tracks
- moments of introspection amid intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat music
- want polished mainstream production
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Conway The Machine· Westside Gunn· Boldy James
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Barely M.A.D.E. It 3:02
- 2 Rob Me a Nigga 3:54
- 3 187 Proof 3:12
- 4 Anything to Survive 2:50
- 5 Twos and Fews 3:53
- 6 Let Ya Nuts Hang 3:00
- 7 Let ’em Burn 3:14
- 8 B.A.N. Ned 2:55
- 9 My Homeboy’s Girlfriend 4:56
- 10 So Amazin’ (P.S.A. Part 2) 3:46
- 11 Natural High (Even Higher Learning) 4:49
- 12 Str8 Slammin’ 4:52
- 13 Menace II Society 3:15
- 14 Neighborhood Hoez 3:24
- 15 Heaven Can Wait 3:24
- 16 My Dawgz 4:13
- 17 Where Have You Been? 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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