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Eardrum

Talib Kweli · 2007

78 min · 20 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of socially conscious lyrics and eclectic beats that challenge the status quo.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • thought-provoking lyrical content
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • immersive storytelling elements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'Eardrum' marked Talib Kweli's fourth studio album and a return to his roots after exploring more commercial sounds in previous projects. It followed 'The Beautiful Struggle' (2004), showcasing a renewed focus on lyrical depth and social commentary amid a shifting hip-hop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Common· Black Thought· J. Cole

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Everything Man 3:16
  • 2 NY Weather Report 4:35
  • 3 Hostile Gospel, Part 1 (Deliver Us) 5:23
  • 4 Say Something 3:42
  • 5 Country Cousins 4:31
  • 6 Holy Moly 2:08
  • 7 Eat to Live 3:07
  • 8 In the Mood 3:55
  • 9 Soon the New Day 4:02
  • 10 Give ’Em Hell 4:27
  • 11 More or Less 4:40
  • 12 Stay Around 4:15
  • 13 Hot Thing 3:48
  • 14 Space Fruit (interlude) 1:31
  • 15 The Perfect Beat 3:49
  • 16 Oh My Stars 3:41
  • 17 Listen!!! 3:58
  • 18 Go With Us 3:59
  • 19 Hostile Gospel, Part 2 (Deliver Me) 4:21
  • 20 The Nature 5:01

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