Top tracks — play these first
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ill Manors — The title track serves as an urgent manifesto, combining sharp lyrics with a driving beat that encapsulates the album's themes of urban life and social commentary.
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I Am the Narrator — This track features a compelling narrative style that showcases Plan B's lyrical prowess, directly addressing personal accountability amid societal chaos.
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Drug Dealer — With its stark portrayal of addiction and desperation, this song highlights the album's unflinching examination of real-life struggles faced by many in urban environments.
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Pity the Plight — As one of the more introspective tracks, it offers a poignant reflection on the consequences of choices made within a harsh reality, showcasing emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ill Manors blends gritty narratives with diverse production, making it distinct in its genre while addressing bold themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a strong, driving beat and aggressive vocal delivery, setting a confrontational tone.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, blending narrative storytelling with musical hooks, which enhances the lyrical themes.
- The final track features a gradual fade-out, leaving the listener with an unresolved feeling that echoes the album's themes of struggle.
- 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
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
- gritty urban storytelling vibes
- reflective moments of struggle
- urgent narratives with intensity
- cathartic expression of hardship
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat themes
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Ill Manors' was released in July 2012, Plan B had already established himself as a versatile artist with his previous album, 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks,' achieving commercial success. This album marked a significant shift in his musical direction, embracing a darker and more socially conscious tone, reflecting on issues like crime and poverty in contemporary Britain.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Example· Professor Green· Tinie Tempah
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ill Manors 3:46
- 2 I Am the Narrator 3:34
- 3 Drug Dealer 4:59
- 4 Playing With Fire 3:40
- 5 Deepest Shame 3:36
- 6 Pity the Plight 4:20
- 7 Lost My Way 4:41
- 8 The Runaway 3:45
- 9 Great Day for a Murder 4:31
- 10 Live Once 4:29
- 11 Falling Down 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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