Top tracks — play these first
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Lightning Strikes — The opening track sets the tone with its engaging rhythm and vivid imagery, showcasing Aceyalone's distinctive flow and lyrical prowess.
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Suicide — This track confronts heavy themes with a poignant narrative and innovative beat structure, illustrating Aceyalone's ability to tackle serious subjects within his music.
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Jungle Muzik — Blending diverse sounds with socially conscious lyrics, this track exemplifies Aceyalone's skill at merging eclectic influences while maintaining a powerful message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical depth and innovative production, making it distinct within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered vocal samples and a complex beat, setting an experimental tone.
- Several tracks incorporate live instrumentation, particularly jazz elements, which create a dynamic contrast to the programmed beats.
- Lyrically, Aceyalone often shifts between personal introspection and broader social commentary, with verses that frequently employ internal rhyme schemes.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- vibrant energy for casual listening
- engaging flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Lightning Strikes' was released in 2007, Aceyalone had already established himself in the underground hip-hop scene with his previous works, including the critically acclaimed 'A Book of Human Language.' This album came during a period of artistic exploration for him, following his involvement with the Project Blowed collective and after various collaborations that further expanded his sound and reach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Busdriver· Aesop Rock· MF DOOM
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lightning Strikes 2:30
- 2 Suicide 2:50
- 3 Sound Gun 2:38
- 4 Eazy 2:53
- 5 Genie 2:54
- 6 Pick-A-Part 3:09
- 7 Shango 3:06
- 8 To the Top 3:27
- 9 When I Woke Up 3:04
- 10 Pose (remix) 3:43
- 11 Supercool 1:47
- 12 Master 3:26
- 13 Help Us All 3:55
- 14 Jungle Muzik 4:24
- 15 Top Choice 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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