Greatest Misses
Public Enemy · 1992
55 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
A frenetic blend of samples, sharp lyrics, and relentless beats that challenge societal norms and celebrate resistance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- thought-provoking lyrical content
- engaging, immersive listening experience
- dynamic rhythmic flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Greatest Misses' serves as a compilation of Public Enemy's earlier work while they were navigating the commercial landscape post-'Fear of a Black Planet' (1990). This album came during a peak period of their influence, showcasing their signature style just before they began to evolve with new sounds in subsequent releases. The collection highlights their critical acclaim while hinting at the challenges they faced regarding mainstream acceptance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- KRS-One· Nas· A Tribe Called Quest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tie Goes to the Runner 4:17
- 2 Hit da Road Jack 4:01
- 3 Gett Off My Back 4:52
- 4 Gotta Do What I Gotta Do 4:44
- 5 Air Hoodlum 3:44
- 6 Hazy Shade of Criminal 4:54
- 7 Megablast (The Madd Skillz Bass Pipe Gett Off remixx) 3:00
- 8 Louder Than a Bomb (JMJ Telephone Tap Groove) 3:36
- 9 You’re Gonna Get Yours (Reanimated TX Getaway version) 4:10
- 10 How to Kill a Radio Consultant (The DJ Chuck Chillout Mega Murder Boom) 4:03
- 11 Who Stole the Soul? (Sir Jinx Stolen Souled Out Reparation mixx) 3:38
- 12 Party for Your Right to Fight (Blak Wax Metromixx) 5:52
- 13 Shut Em Down (live in the UK) 4:46
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