Released 26 years ago this October
Manifestif
Loco Locass · 2000
74 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of French-Canadian hip-hop, blending sharp lyrics with eclectic beats and a spirit of cultural defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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L’Assaut — This track showcases the group's dynamic flow and biting social critique, encapsulating the album's energy and urgency in addressing community issues.
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Médiatribes — Here, Loco Locass confronts media representation and manipulation with sharp wit and clever wordplay, making it a standout commentary on societal narratives.
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Boom Baby Boom! — Combining catchy hooks with an infectious beat, this track exemplifies the group's ability to merge entertainment with thought-provoking content seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends eclectic beats with sharp lyrics, showcasing a strong cultural identity and social commentary.
What we noticed
- The album features a diverse range of beats, incorporating elements from various genres such as rock and traditional Quebecois music.
- Lyrical delivery varies significantly across tracks, with some featuring rapid-fire verses while others adopt a more melodic approach.
- Several tracks include interludes or spoken word segments that provide context or commentary, enhancing the thematic depth of the album.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo and shift to more reflective themes, creating a distinct emotional arc towards the end.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experience
- long, immersive listening sessions
- politically charged themes
- peaks and valleys of energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Manifestif' was released in 2000, Loco Locass had already established themselves as prominent figures in the Quebec hip-hop scene. This album marked their third studio effort, following their breakthrough with 'L’Empire du Pire' in 1998, and it solidified their role as cultural commentators through music during a time of political and social change in Quebec.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Koriass· Loud Lary Ajust· Alaclair Ensemble
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mes enfants… 1:15
- 2 L’Assaut 2:07
- 3 Sheila, ch’us là 4:33
- 4 Langage-toi 5:03
- 5 L’Empire du pire en pire 4:37
- 6 Malamalangue 4:45
- 7 Potsotjob 5:08
- 8 Impression solennel levant 5:21
- 9 Boom Baby Boom! 6:22
- 10 Isabeille et Biz 3:47
- 11 Manifestif 4:55
- 12 La Casse du 24 2:14
- 13 Priapée la p’tite vite 2:10
- 14 Médiatribes 5:39
- 15 Art poétik 3:46
- 16 I represent rien pantoute 6:33
- 17 Vulgus vs. Sanctus 5:57
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