What makes Electricity is on Our Side by Busdriver notable?

'Electricity is on Our Side' garnered attention for its innovative approach to hip-hop, influencing a new generation of artists exploring similar experimental sounds. The album received positive reviews from critics, solidifying Busdriver's reputation within the alternative rap scene while pushing boundaries in lyrical content and production techniques. By the time 'Electricity is on Our Side' was released in 2018, Busdriver had already established himself as a distinctive voice in underground hip-hop. This album marked his return after a four-year hiatus since 'Perfect Hair' (2014), showcasing his continued evolution as an artist unafraid to challenge conventional structures and themes.

Who is Electricity is on Our Side for?

Electricity is on Our Side works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, intricate wordplay detail hunting and dynamic journey through soundscapes.

How many songs are on Electricity is on Our Side?

Electricity is on Our Side has 23 tracks, running approximately 82 minutes.

Electricity is on Our Side

Busdriver · 2018

82 min · 23 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop

Busdriver weaves intricate wordplay over avant-garde beats, blending abstract hip-hop with experimental sonic landscapes.

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Why this album works

'Electricity is on Our Side' garnered attention for its innovative approach to hip-hop, influencing a new generation of artists exploring similar experimental sounds. The album received positive reviews from critics, solidifying Busdriver's reputation within the alternative rap scene while pushing boundaries in lyrical content and production techniques.

Best for: wave-like pacing with peaks intricate wordplay detail hunting dynamic journey through soundscapes
Context: By the time 'Electricity is on Our Side' was released in 2018, Busdriver had already established himself as a distinctive voice in underground hip-hop. This album marked his return after a four-year hiatus since 'Perfect Hair' (2014), showcasing his continued evolution as an artist unafraid to challenge conventional structures and themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Mariah Carey· Drake· Linkin Park· Beyoncé· Lana Del Rey· LL Cool J· Miley Cyrus· Jennifer Lopez

Tracklist

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1 Electricity Is on Our Side Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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

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