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In Death Reborn

Army of the Pharaohs · 2014

57 min · 14 tracks · hardcore hip-hop

A relentless blend of dark, aggressive beats and intricate lyricism that immerses listeners in a gritty, underground atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Curse of the Pharaohs — This opening track sets a fierce tone with its aggressive delivery and intricate rhymes, encapsulating the group's signature style right from the start.
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    God Particle — Blending scientific references with street narratives, this track showcases the group's unique ability to merge intellectual themes with hardcore hip-hop energy.
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    Digital War — With its commentary on technology's impact on society and personal identity, this track represents the album's thematic depth while maintaining an intense sonic backdrop.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong lyricism and cohesive production, but its appeal may be limited to hardcore hip-hop fans.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy, distorted bass lines that underpin the aggressive beats across nearly all tracks.
  • Each track typically follows a structure of alternating verses and choruses, with multiple rappers contributing to maintain a dynamic flow.
  • Several tracks incorporate atmospheric samples and sound effects that enhance the dark themes present in the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Curse of the Pharaohs 4:03
  • 2 Midnight Burial 4:20
  • 3 Broken Safeties 4:06
  • 4 God Particle 3:47
  • 5 Luxor Temple 4:35
  • 6 Azrael 4:19
  • 7 The Demon's Blade 4:28
  • 8 See You in Hell 3:28
  • 9 Headless Ritual 2:55
  • 10 Visual Camouflage 4:20
  • 11 Ninkyo Dantai (Yakuza) 3:38
  • 12 Digital War 5:02
  • 13 7th Ghost 4:19
  • 14 Sumerians 3:44

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