Collections
Cypress Hill · 2008
35 min · 10 tracks · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A dynamic blend of hip-hop grooves and psychedelic influences, showcasing Cypress Hill's distinctive sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it encapsulates Cypress Hill's impact on the hip-hop genre, particularly their role in popularizing Latin hip-hop and alternative styles. It features multiple hits like 'Insane in the Brain', which remain culturally relevant, affirming the group's enduring legacy in both underground and mainstream music scenes.
- Best for
- steady groove for social gatherings catchy hooks for sing-alongs short tracks for quick listens
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Collections' came during a period when Cypress Hill was transitioning from their peak commercial success in the late '90s. This compilation album follows their last studio release, 'Till Death Do Us Part' (2004), highlighting their influential tracks while serving as a retrospective of their career up to that point.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Insane in the Brain Standout 3:30
- 2 Amplified 3:51
- 3 Legalize It 0:48
- 4 Throw Your Set in the Air 4:08
- 5 Illusions 4:30
- 6 Tequila Sunrise Standout 3:59
- 7 Boom Biddy Bye Bye 4:03
- 8 Memories 4:10
- 9 I Wanna Get High Standout 2:56
- 10 Lick a Shot 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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