Glitches in the Break
Black Milk · 2014
24 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop
A blend of intricate beats and introspective lyrics, creating a sonic landscape that is both cerebral and rhythmically engaging.
Top tracks — play these first
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There Are Glitches — As the album opener, this track sets the tone with its short yet impactful introduction, showcasing Black Milk's signature style and thematic focus on imperfection.
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Dirt Bells — This track features layered instrumentation that reflects a dynamic blend of sounds, highlighting Black Milk's prowess as both a rapper and producer while addressing personal and societal themes.
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Reagan — With sharp commentary on political issues intertwined with personal narrative, this track exemplifies Black Milk's ability to tackle heavy subjects through engaging storytelling and rhythmic complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases intricate production and thoughtful lyrics, establishing a strong identity within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first track introduces a complex beat structure that is layered with samples, setting a cerebral tone for the EP.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of unpredictability in the flow.
- Lyrically, Black Milk employs internal rhymes and multi-syllabic patterns, enhancing the rhythmic engagement throughout.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro, allowing the listener to reflect on the preceding lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief exploratory listening experience
- introspective moments for reflection
- unexpected twists in pacing
- immersive headphone detail focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer album formats
- seek straightforward, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Glitches in the Break marked Black Milk's sixth studio album, following the acclaimed No Poison No Paradise from 2013. At this point in his career, Black Milk was establishing himself as a prominent producer and rapper, known for his innovative approach to hip-hop that fused traditional elements with modern experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flying Lotus· Madlib· Kendrick Lamar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 There Are Glitches 0:59
- 2 Dirt Bells 2:27
- 3 Ruffin 3:42
- 4 Silence 3:48
- 5 1 for Dam 3:17
- 6 G 3:44
- 7 Cold Day 2:34
- 8 Reagan 1:45
- 9 Break 1:44
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