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Dead Channel Sky

Clipping · 2025

53 min · 20 tracks · experimental hip-hop

A dystopian soundscape where glitchy beats and visceral lyrics intertwine, reflecting a fractured reality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • dystopian soundscapes for immersion
  • dynamic progression through tracks
  • visceral themes of fractured reality
  • focused listening for detail

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2025, Clipping had established themselves as pioneers in experimental hip-hop with their previous album, 'Visions of Bodies Being Burned' (2020), which received critical acclaim. 'Dead Channel Sky' marks their continued evolution and exploration of avant-garde sound and narrative complexity, showcasing their distinct style while pushing the boundaries of hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors
Earl Sweatshirt· Busdriver· Danny Brown

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:51
  • 2 Dominator 2:31
  • 3 Change the Channel 2:15
  • 4 Run It 4:55
  • 5 Go 1:06
  • 6 Simple Degradation (Plucks 1–13) 1:36
  • 7 Code 3:22
  • 8 Dodger 4:05
  • 9 Malleus 1:56
  • 10 Scams 3:40
  • 11 Keep Pushing 3:49
  • 12 “From Bright Bodies” (interlude) 0:46
  • 13 Mood Organ 1:41
  • 14 Polaroids 4:02
  • 15 Simple Degradation (Plucks 14–18) 1:42
  • 16 Madcap 1:32
  • 17 Mirrorshades Pt. 2 4:09
  • 18 “And You Called” (interlude) 0:41
  • 19 Welcome Home Warrior 3:42
  • 20 Ask What Happened 4:51

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