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Made an America

Fever 333 · 2018

25 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop

A raw and urgent blend of punk rock and hip-hop, tackling social issues with fierce intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Made an America — The title track encapsulates the album's core message, merging aggressive instrumentals with pointed lyrics that critique societal issues and call for change.
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    Hunting Season — This track features a frenetic energy that mirrors the urgency of its subject matter, addressing systemic violence and societal apathy with relentless ferocity.
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    (The First Stone) Changes — By blending personal narrative with broader social commentary, this track highlights the band's ability to weave intricate storytelling into powerful messages about accountability and transformation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album's energetic blend of punk and hip-hop addresses social issues but lacks some cohesion in its sequencing.

What we noticed

  • The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive instrumentation and rapid-fire lyrics, creating a sense of urgency.
  • The last two tracks shift to acoustic arrangements, providing a stark contrast to the preceding intensity and emphasizing lyrical content.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise bursts of energy
  • cathartic call to action
  • intense moments of urgency
  • engaging anthems for rallies

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, reflective sounds
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 23, 2018, Made an America is Fever 333's debut full-length album following their acclaimed EP, Strength in Numb333rs. At this point, the band was establishing their identity as a politically charged group within the music scene, blending genres to amplify their message.
Stylistic neighbors
Death Grips· Rage Against the Machine· Ho99o9

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Made an America 2:53
  • 2 We're Coming In 2:16
  • 3 (The First Stone) Changes 3:10
  • 4 Hunting Season 2:39
  • 5 Soul'd Me Out 2:46
  • 6 Walking in My Shoes 2:52
  • 7 POV 1:55
  • 8 Made an America (acoustic) 3:21
  • 9 Walking in My Shoes (acoustic) 3:10

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