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
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
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