Crop Circle 2
Nines · 2023
43 min · 15 tracks · gangsta rap
A vibrant tapestry of UK rap brimming with introspective storytelling and sharp social commentary, layered over dynamic beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Highly Blessed — This track encapsulates Nines' signature blend of humility and ambition, reflecting on his journey while maintaining a celebratory tone that sets the album's uplifting spirit.
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Tony Soprano 2 — A sequel to a fan-favorite, this track showcases Nines' storytelling prowess as he intertwines street narratives with personal insights, illustrating his growth as an artist.
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F**k the Worl — In this raw and unfiltered anthem, Nines confronts external challenges head-on, making it a standout moment that captures his defiance and resilience amidst adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nines blends introspective lyrics with dynamic beats, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that alternate between upbeat and introspective beats.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response elements, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere as the album concludes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Calendar
The verse shifts from reflective nostalgia about past struggles to a confident proclamation of present achievements.
This transition emphasizes Nines' evolution as both an individual and an artist, marking a pivotal moment of self-affirmation in the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:12
- 2 Highly Blessed 3:25
- 3 Favela 2:21
- 4 Calendar 3:14
- 5 Nothing Like Me 2:26
- 6 Weedman 2:28
- 7 Tony Soprano 2 3:50
- 8 What’s Beef 2:48
- 9 Different League 4:07
- 10 Wrist Watch / Prayed for This 2:37
- 11 F**k the Worl 2:31
- 12 Line of Fire, Pt. 6 4:35
- 13 Letter to Hydro (interlude) 1:48
- 14 Hear Me Out 2:17
- 15 Outro 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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