Top tracks — play these first
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Electricity Is on Our Side — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of resilience and self-empowerment through a complex flow that reflects both urgency and introspection.
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The Year I Became a Mutherfuckin’ G — This track stands out for its autobiographical narrative and sharp social commentary, showcasing Busdriver’s ability to blend humor with deeper reflections on identity and success.
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Me Vs. Me — In this track, Busdriver confronts internal conflicts with a layered delivery that merges personal struggle with broader societal critiques, highlighting his lyrical complexity.
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Right Before the Miracle — Here, he navigates themes of hope and despair through vivid imagery and unconventional structure, illustrating a moment of vulnerability amidst bravado.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intricate wordplay detail hunting
- dynamic journey through soundscapes
- late-night introspection and exploration
- playful irreverence in storytelling
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Electricity is on Our Side' was released in 2018, Busdriver had already established himself as a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene, noted for his rapid-fire delivery and experimental approach. This album came after a four-year hiatus following 'Thumbs,' marking a return that showcased his evolving sound and thematic depth, further solidifying his status as an innovator.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Shabazz Palaces
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Electricity Is on Our Side 4:54
- 2 I'm From a Different Time 3:06
- 3 Grape Drank 3:25
- 4 The Saboteur’s Mirror 4:36
- 5 Losing You Again 4:03
- 6 The Year I Became a Mutherfuckin’ G 6:10
- 7 Anything Can Happen///GOODLIFE (skit) 0:31
- 8 Me Vs. Me 3:07
- 9 kiss Around the Note 4:15
- 10 Break 0:12
- 11 I Been There 3:11
- 12 Right Before the Miracle 5:15
- 13 This Is My Art and It Is Dangerous 0:55
- 14 To Top the Divorcees List of Baroness Nica 2:57
- 15 Several Friends 2:50
- 16 Tiny Infinities 4:58
- 17 Improvisers Anthem 5:01
- 18 be-grizzled_auteur_mythos take_3 1:26
- 19 Jeane Anthony 4:24
- 20 Exploding Slowly 4:40
- 21 FUKN 3:34
- 22 Sore Spot 2:42
- 23 Pull the Sky Closer 5:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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