Misery Loves Kompany
Tech N9ne · 2007
76 min · 17 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · nu metal
A frenetic blend of intricate rhymes and haunting beats that encapsulates the duality of pleasure and pain.
Why this album works
'Misery Loves Kompany' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200, cementing Tech N9ne's status as an indie powerhouse. It received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and innovative production, influencing a wave of artists within the Midwest hip-hop scene while bolstering Tech's reputation for blending genres.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions layered dense sonic textures
- Context
- By the time 'Misery Loves Kompany' was released in 2007, Tech N9ne had solidified his position in the underground hip-hop scene with several successful albums, yet this album marked a significant moment as it showcased his growing influence. Following his 2006 release 'Everready (The Religion)', this work further pushed his creative boundaries, incorporating a mix of styles and collaborations that highlighted his versatility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony· Bizzy Bone· Krayzie Bone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kansas City Shuffle (intro) 1:41
- 2 Midwest Choppers Standout 6:31
- 3 Misery Standout 4:41
- 4 That Box 5:49
- 5 Gangsta Shap 4:25
- 6 Sex Out South 5:30
- 7 Get Ya Head Right Standout 4:55
- 8 Fan or Foe 4:29
- 9 Girl Crazy “Crazy Love” 5:27
- 10 2 Piece 5:04
- 11 Big Scoob 4:04
- 12 Yeah Ya Can 4:20
- 13 I Can Feel It 4:38
- 14 Karma (skit) 0:43
- 15 You Don’t Want It 3:37
- 16 Message to the Black Man 4:58
- 17 The P.A.S.E.O. (The Poem Aaron Saw Extra Ordinary) 5:46
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