What makes Disappear Here by LA Symphony notable?

The album gained significant attention for its unique blend of styles and introspective lyrics, showcasing the group's growth. It received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its ability to tackle complex themes within an accessible format, which helped further establish LA Symphony's reputation in the hip-hop community. Released in 2003, 'Disappear Here' marked LA Symphony's third album and followed their previous release, 'The End Is Now.' At this point, the group was solidifying their place in the underground hip-hop scene while experimenting with a broader range of sounds and lyrical depth.

How many songs are on Disappear Here?

Disappear Here has 15 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Disappear Here

LA Symphony

50 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and eclectic influences that celebrates both personal stories and broader cultural themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Timeless — This track encapsulates the album's reflective nature, balancing catchy hooks with thoughtful lyrics that explore the passage of time and its impact on life choices.
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Money Song — With its catchy chorus and sharp commentary on consumerism, this track stands out for its blend of humor and critique regarding materialism in contemporary society.
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Rise — This uplifting anthem showcases the group’s motivational spirit, combining energizing beats with lyrics that encourage resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends personal narratives with diverse sounds but lacks strong cohesion in its running order.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that alternate between upbeat and introspective themes.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response structures, enhancing the communal feel of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Finland (intro) 0:18
2 Timeless 3:29
3 Put Up or Shut Up 3:19
4 Money Song 3:56
5 Universal 3:37
6 Dance Like 3:16
7 Funky Music 3:16
8 Hold On 3:46
9 C'Est La Vie 3:46
10 Grand Piano 3:06
11 Give 3:30
12 Pops Song 3:57
13 Less Than Zero 3:16
14 Rise 3:38
15 Don't Call Me 3:48

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