What makes Lawn Mower Man by Madchild notable?

The album received significant attention for its raw lyrical content and production style, contributing to Madchild's resurgence in the hip-hop community. It also charted on various platforms, illustrating his ability to remain relevant in an evolving music landscape. When 'Lawn Mower Man' was released in 2013, Madchild had just marked a comeback after battling personal issues, including addiction. This album followed his previous work with the group Swollen Members, showcasing his evolution as a solo artist and solidifying his place within the hardcore hip-hop scene.

How many songs are on Lawn Mower Man?

Lawn Mower Man has 14 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Lawn Mower Man

Madchild · 2013

41 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop

A relentless barrage of aggressive beats and dark, introspective lyrics that explore personal demons and societal critiques.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Nature of the Beast — This track encapsulates the album's themes of inner turmoil and struggle, with vivid imagery that highlights Madchild's lyrical prowess.
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Kill Kill Kill — With its aggressive beat and confrontational lyrics, this track serves as a powerful declaration of Madchild's defiance against his past.
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Good Vs Evil — This song explores the duality of human nature, weaving complex narratives that reflect broader societal tensions.

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 lyrical content and production but lacks some depth for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and aggressive percussion across nearly all tracks, creating a relentless energy.
Madchild employs rapid-fire delivery with intricate rhyme schemes, particularly evident in tracks like 'Chainsaw' and 'Kill Kill Kill'.
Several tracks incorporate dark, atmospheric production elements that complement the introspective lyrics, enhancing the overall mood.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Crazy 2:41
2 Tiger Style 2:52
3 Nature of the Beast 2:13
4 Chainsaw 2:05
5 Prefontaine 3:20
6 It Gets Better 3:46
7 Lawn Mower Man 2:36
8 Last Emperor 3:35
9 FTW 3:17
10 Good Vs Evil 2:19
11 Coal Mine 3:07
12 Kill Kill Kill 4:06
13 Blood Beast 3:25
14 Underground King 2:32

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