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Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom

Cypress Hill · 1995

76 min · 16 tracks · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A gritty blend of hard-hitting beats and surreal lyricism that captures the essence of '90s hip-hop.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations
  • gritty, atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Temples of Boom' is Cypress Hill's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Black Sunday'. At this point, the group was solidifying their place in hip-hop, having already achieved significant commercial success with hits like 'Insane in the Brain'. The album showcases a matured sound while continuing to explore themes of identity and urban life.
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Cypress Hill IV — Continues the gritty sound while expanding on lyrical themes and production style.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Throw Your Set in the Air".

Disc 1

  • 1 Spark Another Owl 3:40
  • 2 Throw Your Set in the Air Start here 4:08
  • 3 Stoned Raiders 2:54
  • 4 Illusions 4:28
  • 5 Killa Hill Niggas 4:03
  • 6 Boom Biddy Bye Bye 4:04
  • 7 No Rest for the Wicked 5:01
  • 8 Make a Move 4:33
  • 9 Killafornia 2:57
  • 10 Funk Freakers 3:16
  • 11 Locotes 3:39
  • 12 Red Light Visions 1:46
  • 13 Strictly Hip Hop 4:33
  • 14 Let It Rain 3:45
  • 15 Everybody Must Get Stoned 3:03

Disc 2

  • 1 DJ Muggs Buddha Mix 20:54

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Cypress Hill IV

1998

Continues the gritty sound while expanding on lyrical themes and production style.
Black Sunday
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Black Sunday

1993

Sets the stage with a similar vibe and energy, leading into the evolution found in Temples of Boom.
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