Fashion Week
Death Grips · 2015
47 min · 14 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · industrial music · rap rock
An abrasive fusion of industrial noise and rap, drowning in chaotic energy and experimental soundscapes.
Why this album works
'Fashion Week' is notable for its unorthodox release strategy, being surprise-dropped as an instrumental mixtape without prior announcement. The album's experimental sound further solidified Death Grips' influence on the underground hip-hop scene, inspiring numerous artists to explore similar genres and approaches to music production.
- Best for
- steady chaos for focused listening immersive experience of abrasive energy short bursts of intense sound
- Context
- Released on January 4, 2015, 'Fashion Week' marked a significant departure for Death Grips following their critically acclaimed album 'Government Plates' in 2013. At this point, the group was known for their unpredictable release strategies and avant-garde approach to hip-hop, building on their reputation for pushing genre boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earl Sweatshirt· JPEGMafia· Tech N9ne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Runway J Standout 4:09
- 2 Runway E Standout 3:14
- 3 Runway N 2:42
- 4 Runway N 3:01
- 5 Runway Y 4:01
- 6 Runway D Standout 4:43
- 7 Runway E Standout 3:25
- 8 Runway A 3:37
- 9 Runway T 2:36
- 10 Runway H 4:29
- 11 Runway W 3:34
- 12 Runway H 3:46
- 13 Runway E Standout 2:21
- 14 Runway N 2:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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