Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age cover

Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age

Public Enemy · 1994

69 min · 20 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop

A provocative blend of aggressive beats and politically charged lyrics that challenge societal norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • provocative themes for deep thinkers
  • wave-like pacing for dynamic engagement
  • political commentary with urgency
  • short interludes for reflective pauses
  • energetic tracks for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, consistent flows
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
'Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age' was Public Enemy's fourth studio album, released during a time when they were experiencing both critical acclaim and commercial challenges. Following their landmark albums 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back' and 'Fear of a Black Planet', this record sought to maintain their powerful voice in hip-hop amidst changing musical landscapes and internal group dynamics.
Stylistic neighbors
KRS-One· Nas· A Tribe Called Quest
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Whole Lotta Love Goin’ on in the Middle of Hell 3:12
  • 2 Theatrical Parts 0:25
  • 3 Give It Up 4:33
  • 4 What Side You On? 4:00
  • 5 Bedlam 13:13 4:06
  • 6 Stop in the Name… 1:20
  • 7 What Kind of Power We Got? 5:30
  • 8 So Whatcha Gone Do Now? 4:41
  • 9 White Heaven / Black Hell 1:06
  • 10 Race Against Time 3:21
  • 11 They Used to Call It Dope 0:29
  • 12 Aintnuttin’ Buttersong 4:35
  • 13 Live and Undrugged, Parts 1 & 2 5:56
  • 14 Thin Line Between Law & Rape 4:45
  • 15 I Ain’t Mad at All 3:31
  • 16 Death of a Carjacka 2:00
  • 17 I Stand Accused 3:56
  • 18 Godd Complexx 3:40
  • 19 Hitler Day 4:24
  • 20 Living in a Zoo (remix) 3:34

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