Top tracks — play these first
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Freedom Lasso — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, blending personal reflection with broader societal critiques through clever wordplay and rhythmic precision.
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Comedy Tragedy History — This track stands out for its intricate storytelling, where Akala juxtaposes humor and tragedy to explore the complexities of personal and collective histories.
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Where I'm From — In this song, Akala paints a vivid picture of his upbringing, using vivid imagery to highlight the contrasts between his experiences and societal expectations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical depth and varied musicality, marking Akala's distinct voice in grime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid-fire verses and electronic beats, setting a dynamic tone.
- Lyrical content frequently shifts between personal narratives and broader socio-political themes, often within the same song.
- The final track concludes with a reflective tone, slowing down the pace and providing a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Electro Livin' 3:11
- 2 Freedom Lasso 3:05
- 3 Love in My Eyes 2:48
- 4 Comedy Tragedy History 3:58
- 5 You Put a Spell on Me 4:14
- 6 Where I'm From 4:47
- 7 Defeated 3:08
- 8 Bit by Bit 3:38
- 9 Something Inside My Head 3:54
- 10 I Don't Know 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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