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Exmilitary

Death Grips · 2011

48 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · industrial music · rap rock

A chaotic fusion of industrial noise and aggressive lyricism that defies conventional hip-hop boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic bursts of intensity
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • urgent energy for late nights
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • focused listening for detail

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer smooth, consistent sounds
  • seek straightforward lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 27, 2011, 'Exmilitary' marked Death Grips' debut mixtape, positioning them as a groundbreaking force in experimental hip-hop. At this point, the band was relatively unknown but would quickly gain notoriety for their unconventional style and intense live performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Midi· Shabazz Palaces· Ho99o9

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Beware 5:52
  • 2 Guillotine 3:43
  • 3 Spread Eagle Cross the Block 3:51
  • 4 Lord of the Game 3:30
  • 5 Takyon (Death Yon) 2:48
  • 6 Cut Throat (instrumental) 1:12
  • 7 Klink 3:22
  • 8 Culture Shock 4:20
  • 9 5D 0:43
  • 10 Thru the Walls 3:55
  • 11 Known for It 4:12
  • 12 I Want It I Need It (Death Heated) 6:10
  • 13 Blood Creepin 4:50

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