I Am Legion
Foreign Beggars · 2013
45 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop
A frenetic fusion of grime, trap, and dubstep intertwines with sharp lyrical flows for an exhilarating sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Make Those Move — This track epitomizes the album's high-energy aesthetic with its irresistible beat and compelling hook that invites listeners to engage physically.
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Warp Speed Thuggin' — With its rapid-fire verses and intricate production elements, this track highlights the group's lyrical dexterity while capturing the essence of grime's urgent energy.
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Dust Descends — This song stands out for its darker tones and introspective lyrics, showcasing a more serious side of the group amidst an otherwise upbeat album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and energetic flows but lacks some cohesion due to its varied styles.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark, atmospheric tone before launching into high-energy tracks that rarely drop below a fast tempo.
- Each track features rapid-fire verses delivered by multiple vocalists, often layering their flows to create a dense, chaotic soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in production style, moving from heavy bass drops to intricate electronic textures within the same song.
- The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, contrasting sharply with the frenetic energy of the preceding songs.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for workouts
- short bursts of excitement
- high-paced party atmosphere
- dynamic transitions between tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek mellow background sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'I Am Legion' was released in 2013, Foreign Beggars had already established themselves as a prominent force in the UK music scene. This album marked a significant collaboration with the electronic producer Noisia, showcasing a bold shift towards more experimental production techniques following their previous works such as 'The Uprising' in 2011.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nero· Flux Pavilion· Skepta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:45
- 2 Farrda 2:58
- 3 Make Those Move 3:10
- 4 Upper Ratio 0:47
- 5 Jelly Fish 3:17
- 6 Ice 2:37
- 7 Blue Shift 1:20
- 8 Loose on the Leaves 3:15
- 9 Choosing for You 4:08
- 10 Warp Speed Thuggin' 3:32
- 11 Stresses, Part I 1:33
- 12 Stresses, Part II 1:08
- 13 Sunken Submarine 1:56
- 14 Dust Descends 4:42
- 15 Powerplay 3:32
- 16 Foil 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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