Deep Hearted
Strong Arm Steady · 2007
59 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty exploration of urban life, blending hard-hitting beats with introspective lyrics that delve into struggle and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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U Ain't Me — This track stands out for its defiant lyrics that assert individuality against societal pressures, encapsulating the group's ethos of authenticity and self-reliance.
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Bloody Money — With its haunting production and stark storytelling, this track highlights the darker realities of life in urban environments, emphasizing the struggles faced by many.
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Streetlights — This song captures reflective moments amidst chaos, blending personal narratives with broader social commentary, making it a poignant centerpiece of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical themes and solid production but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a somber tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response patterns, creating a sense of dialogue between the artists.
- The last three tracks gradually shift to more reflective themes, with slower beats and introspective lyrics that contrast with the earlier aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:48
- 2 The Movement 4:17
- 3 U Ain't Me 4:43
- 4 Bloody Money 4:25
- 5 Co-Operation 4:09
- 6 Clean Up 3:26
- 7 One Step 3:32
- 8 I Can't Wait 4:01
- 9 King in the Deck 4:17
- 10 Come and Get Me 4:57
- 11 Streetlights 4:15
- 12 My Homies 4:35
- 13 On the Grind 3:39
- 14 Wreckless Words 3:51
- 15 Dirty Dirty 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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