Long Term Effects of Suffering
$uicideboy$ · 2021
33 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
A dark, raw exploration of pain and existential dread delivered through gritty beats and hauntingly introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Degeneration in the Key of a Minor Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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If Self-Destruction Was an Olympic Event, I’d Be Tonya Harding — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of self-destructive tendencies with a biting sense of humor, reflecting both vulnerability and resilience.
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Lighting the Flames of My Own Personal Hell — The chaotic energy and relentless pace mirror the internal struggles depicted in the lyrics, making it a standout representation of the album's overall tone.
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Materialism as a Means to an End — This track critiques superficial values while blending aggressive beats with introspective lyrics, highlighting the juxtaposition present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw exploration of pain through varied tempos and vivid lyrics creates a distinct yet cohesive experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a slow, haunting melody layered over heavy bass, setting a dark tone.
- Several tracks utilize abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive verses to more subdued choruses, creating a jarring effect.
- Lyrically, the album frequently employs vivid imagery and personal narratives that delve into themes of suffering and existential dread.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- short bursts of raw emotion
- haunting melodies for introspection
- existential themes resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, expansive tracks
- seek uplifting or bright moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album showcases a significant evolution in sound and lyrical depth for the artist.
- Themes
- personal hell· consumer culture critique· self-destructive humor
- Career context
- $uicideboy$ released Long Term Effects of Suffering in 2021 as their fifth studio album, following the successful stopover of their earlier project, Stop Staring at the Shadows. By this point, they had established a loyal fanbase within the underground rap scene and were exploring deeper emotional themes that resonated with their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- GHOSTEMANE· Night Lovell· Bones
Tracklist
- 1 Degeneration in the Key of a Minor Start here 2:08
- 2 If Self-Destruction Was an Olympic Event, I’d Be Tonya Harding 2:22
- 3 Life Is but a Stream~ 2:02
- 4 5 Grand at 8 to 1 2:49
- 5 WE ENVY NOTHING IN THE WORLD. 2:51
- 6 Lighting the Flames of My Own Personal Hell 1:50
- 7 New Profile Pic 2:07
- 8 Bleach 2:40
- 9 Forget It 3:18
- 10 Avalon 2:20
- 11 Materialism as a Means to an End 2:46
- 12 Ugliest 2:58
- 13 The Number You Have Dialed Is Not in Service 2:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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