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Drinking from the Sun

Hilltop Hoods · 2012

47 min · 15 tracks · Australian hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of sharp lyricism and catchy hooks that captures the energy of Australian hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • lyrical depth and sharp wit
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • interludes that enhance flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental or abstract sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2012, Hilltop Hoods had established themselves as a leading force in Australian hip-hop, following their breakout album 'State of the Art' from 2009. 'Drinking from the Sun' marked their fifth studio release and continued their commercial success, debuting at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and further solidifying their position within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Funkoars· Bliss n Eso· Urthboy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Thirst, Part 1 (interlude) 1:41
  • 2 Drinking From the Sun 3:09
  • 3 I Love It 3:46
  • 4 Lights Out 3:43
  • 5 Living in Bunkers 3:45
  • 6 Speaking in Tongues 4:03
  • 7 Now You’re Gone 3:11
  • 8 Good for Nothing 3:03
  • 9 Rattling the Keys to the Kingdom 3:35
  • 10 The Thirst, Part 2 (interlude) 1:05
  • 11 The Underground 4:09
  • 12 Shredding the Balloon 4:45
  • 13 The Thirst, Part 3 (interlude) 1:37
  • 14 Good for Nothing (K21 remix) 3:10
  • 15 Now You’re Gone (Suffa remix) 3:03

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