Heroes & Villains
Metro Boomin · 2022
47 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop
A melodically rich tapestry of trap beats and cinematic soundscapes that balances vulnerability and bravado.
Top tracks — play these first
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Superhero (Heroes & Villains) — This track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of duality and complexity, blending introspective lyrics with anthemic production that invites both reflection and celebration.
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Creepin’ — With its haunting melodies and relatable lyrics about betrayal, this track stands out for its emotional depth, showcasing Metro's ability to blend personal storytelling with genre-defining production.
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Walk Em Down (Don’t Kill Civilians) — This ambitious track combines sharp social commentary with gripping hooks, highlighting Metro’s skill in addressing serious themes within a vibrant musical framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends trap with orchestral sounds, showcasing strong production but varying songwriting quality across tracks.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize a call-and-response structure between featured artists and Metro Boomin's production, enhancing the collaborative nature of the project.
- The interlude track 'I Can’t Save You' serves as a brief pause in the flow, allowing for a shift in mood before returning to more energetic tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- cinematic soundscapes for deep immersion
- introspective moments inviting reflection
- gradual build towards emotional peaks
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Releasing 'Heroes & Villains' in December 2022 marked Metro Boomin's return after the commercial success of his debut studio album, 'Not All Heroes Wear Capes'. This album further solidified his position as a leading producer in hip-hop, showcasing his evolution from innovative collaborator to solo artist with a distinct narrative vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Murda Beatz· Tay Keith· Whethan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On Time 2:48
- 2 Superhero (Heroes & Villains) 3:02
- 3 Too Many Nights 3:19
- 4 Raindrops (Insane) 3:08
- 5 Umbrella 3:42
- 6 Trance 3:14
- 7 Around Me 3:11
- 8 Metro Spider 2:54
- 9 I Can’t Save You (interlude) 1:30
- 10 Creepin’ 3:41
- 11 Niagara Falls (Foot or 2) 3:27
- 12 Walk Em Down (Don’t Kill Civilians) 5:10
- 13 Lock on Me 2:54
- 14 Feel the Fiyaaaah 3:03
- 15 All the Money 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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