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Mostasteless

Twiztid · 1998

53 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop

A chaotic blend of horrorcore and rap rock, laced with dark humor and aggressive beats throughout its runtime.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Murder, Murder, Murder — This track exemplifies the album's signature blend of violent imagery and dark humor while showcasing Twiztid's distinctive vocal delivery and storytelling style.
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    2nd Hand Smoke — Featuring a catchy hook and relatable themes surrounding substance use, this track highlights Twiztid's ability to balance sinister narratives with accessible melodies.
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    Diemuthafuckadie! — With its aggressive beat and confrontational lyrics, this track serves as an anthem for fans, illustrating the duo's unapologetic approach to their artistry.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic energy and unique blend of styles mark it as a notable entry in horrorcore hip-hop.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a self-titled track that sets a chaotic tone, followed by aggressive beats and dark humor in the lyrics.
  • Several tracks feature rapid-fire verses and layered vocal deliveries, creating a dense soundscape that challenges listener engagement.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a stark contrast to the preceding intensity and allowing for moments of reflection.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • aggressive beats for high energy
  • dark themes for intense mood
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • dynamic journey through chaos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm, soothing sounds
  • seek straightforward, consistent tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This debut album established Twiztid's reputation in the underground music scene.
Career context
Mostasteless is Twiztid's debut studio album, following their prior work as part of the Insane Clown Posse’s label, Psychopathic Records. Released in 1998, it positioned them as key players in the underground hip-hop scene, marking their transition from collaborations to establishing a distinct identity within the horrorcore genre.
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Twiztid 0:47
  • 2 2nd Hand Smoke 4:32
  • 3 Diemuthafuckadie! 4:02
  • 4 Smoke Freak 0:36
  • 5 Murder, Murder, Murder 3:16
  • 6 First Day Out 4:22
  • 7 Somebody Dissin 3:33
  • 8 Meat Cleaver 4:25
  • 9 How Does It Feel? 3:43
  • 10 She Ain’t Afraid 6:01
  • 11 Whatthefuck? 4:32
  • 12 Anotha Smoke Break 0:37
  • 13 $85 Bucks an Hour 3:17
  • 14 Renditions of Reality / Scare 9:40

What to play next

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Continues the chaotic energy with a darker, more intense sound.
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