Get Home Safely
Dom Kennedy · 2013
66 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop
A smooth blend of nostalgic West Coast beats and intimate storytelling that reflects youthful aspirations and urban realities.
Top tracks — play these first
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17 — This track captures the essence of youthful nostalgia with its reflective lyrics about coming-of-age experiences and relationships, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Black Bentleys — Featuring a catchy hook and laid-back production, this song highlights Dom's ability to merge luxury themes with relatable storytelling, making it an anthem for his fanbase.
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South Central Love — This track stands out for its heartfelt narrative and smooth delivery, showcasing Dom's skill in blending personal storytelling with broader cultural references.
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Still Callin — With its introspective lyrics and soulful beat, this song reflects on loyalty and friendship, embodying the album's overall themes of connection and homecoming.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends smooth beats with personal storytelling, creating a cohesive yet familiar West Coast sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of laid-back, jazzy instrumentals that create a nostalgic West Coast vibe throughout its tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate interludes that serve as transitions, affecting the pacing and flow of the album.
- The lyrics often reflect personal narratives and experiences, with a focus on themes of aspiration and urban life.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 Lets Be Friends 3:35
- 2 17 3:13
- 3 All Girl Crazy 3:47
- 4 After School 4:02
- 5 If It Don't Make Money 3:00
- 6 Honey Buns (interlude) 0:48
- 7 Honey Buns 3:16
- 8 Erica, Part 2 2:55
- 9 Black Bentleys 3:29
- 10 Tryna Find My Way 3:39
- 11 A Intermission for Watts 3:20
- 12 South Central Love 3:07
- 13 Dominic 4:16
- 14 Still Callin 4:26
- 15 Pleeze 3:33
- 16 The 5 Year Theory (Real Shit Last) 9:14
- 17 A.M.N.I.G'z 3:49
- 18 Nothin Like Me 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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