Top tracks — play these first
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No Snakes Alive — This track exemplifies Grimm's unique storytelling ability, merging personal reflections with broader social commentary that resonates deeply within the hip-hop community.
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Doomsday (remix) — With its haunting production and vivid imagery, this remix encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and survival, making it a standout moment showcasing Grimm's lyrical prowess.
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Impostas — This track delves into themes of authenticity versus deception in the music industry, highlighting Grimm's insights as he navigates his own challenges as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyricism and production but has some redundancy in remixes that affects its overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat with layered samples, while the following tracks introduce variations in rhythm and intensity.
- Lyrical content shifts between personal narratives and broader social commentary, often delivered with a conversational flow that emphasizes storytelling.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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
- steady flow for late nights
- gritty atmosphere for urban vibes
- lyrical depth for focused listening
- instrumental tracks for background energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefering quick, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- MF Grimm released the MF EP in 2000, marking his first project after a near-fatal shooting that left him wheelchair-bound. This release was pivotal as it showcased his resilience and artistic evolution following a significant personal trauma, positioning him as an influential figure in the underground hip-hop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· El-P· Cannibal Ox
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doomsday (remix) 3:11
- 2 No Snakes Alive 3:34
- 3 Impostas 3:36
- 4 The Original (remix) 3:31
- 5 Break Em Off 4:09
- 6 Dedicated 3:27
- 7 The Original 4:00
- 8 Doomsday (remix) (instrumental) 3:07
- 9 No Snakes Alive (instrumental) 3:34
- 10 Impostas (instrumental) 4:01
- 11 The Original (remix) (instrumental) 3:29
- 12 Break Em Off (instrumental) 3:45
- 13 Dedicated (instrumental) 3:27
- 14 The Original (instrumental) 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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