Fear of a Black Tangent
Busdriver · 2005
60 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop
A frenetic blend of abstract lyricism and experimental soundscapes that challenge conventions of hip-hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- abstract lyricism for deep thinkers
- remixes that reshape original tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 15, 2005, 'Fear of a Black Tangent' is Busdriver's third studio album. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in underground hip-hop, following the critically acclaimed 'Cosmic Cleavage' and preceding 'Jhelli Beam'. The album showcases his unique style and perspective, marking a significant step in his artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Shabazz Palaces
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yawning Zeitgeist Intro (Freestyle) 1:30
- 2 Reheated Pop! 3:00
- 3 Unemployed Black Astronaut 4:00
- 4 Happiness ('s Unit of Measurement) 4:38
- 5 Avantcore 2:24
- 6 Wormholes 4:27
- 7 Map Your Psyche 4:15
- 8 Cool Band Buzz 3:29
- 9 Note Boom 3:43
- 10 Low Flying Winged Books 4:56
- 11 Befriend the Friendless Friendster 3:39
- 12 Sphinx's Coonery 4:43
- 13 Lefty's Lament 3:42
- 14 [silence] 1:00
- 15 Avantcore (D-Styles remix) 2:33
- 16 Happiness ('s Unit of Measurement) (Prefuse 73 remix) 4:16
- 17 Unemployed Black Astronaut (Nobody remix) 4:39
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