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Language Arts

Buck 65 · 1996

68 min · 16 tracks · blues · country · alternative hip-hop

A collage of spoken word, eclectic beats, and storytelling that defies conventional hip-hop boundaries.

Language Arts is an album by Buck 65, released in 1996. A collage of spoken word, eclectic beats, and storytelling that defies conventional hip-hop boundaries. The album garnered critical attention for its innovative approach to hip-hop, incorporating various genres and unconventional structures. It helped solidify Buck 65's reputation as a pioneering figure in the Canadian underground music scene, influencing subsequent artists and movements within alternative hip-hop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Language Arts sound like?

A collage of spoken word, eclectic beats, and storytelling that defies conventional hip-hop boundaries. Rooted in blues and country.

What makes Language Arts by Buck 65 notable?

The album garnered critical attention for its innovative approach to hip-hop, incorporating various genres and unconventional structures. It helped solidify Buck 65's reputation as a pioneering figure in the Canadian underground music scene, influencing subsequent artists and movements within alternative hip-hop. When 'Language Arts' was released in 1996, Buck 65 was still establishing his identity in the Canadian hip-hop scene. This album followed his debut release, 'Square,' and marked a significant step in his artistic evolution, showcasing his distinctive blend of alternative hip-hop and experimental sounds.

How many songs are on Language Arts?

Language Arts has 16 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·68:30

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

  • 1 Totem Pole Standout 5:13
  • 2 Pubic's Tube 3:12
  • 3 Loose Teeth 3:30
  • 4 Frame and Fork 3:01
  • 5 Grindstone Cowboy Standout 3:20
  • 6 Wax Lips 1:12
  • 7 Eye Make-up Excuses 3:05
  • 8 Seventeen 2:42
  • 9 Gauze 1:49
  • 10 Bush Pilot 3:02
  • 11 Obstacle Course 2:05
  • 12 Beauty is a Skill 3:25
  • 13 '86 Jetta Standout 3:17
  • 14 G.C. Luther 2:54
  • 15 Sick Stew 2:38
  • 16 Diesel Treatment 23:58

Release Date

January 1, 1996

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

68 min 30 sec