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Music Is My Medicine

Clutchy Hopkins · 2009

37 min · 11 tracks · downtempo

A soothing blend of downtempo grooves layered with intricate instrumentation and lush melodies that evoke a sense of tranquility.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Brother John — This track showcases a seamless fusion of jazz influences with electronic elements, creating a vibrant yet laid-back atmosphere that encapsulates the album's essence.
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    Cold and Wet — With its moody instrumentation and hypnotic rhythm, this track exemplifies the introspective quality that runs throughout the album, inviting deep reflection.
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    Tune Traveler — The dynamic layering and melodic interplay in this track highlight Clutchy Hopkins' ability to create a rich soundscape, making it a standout moment on the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate arrangements and a blend of samples and live sounds, creating a unique downtempo experience.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering intricate instrumentation over steady downtempo grooves.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Old Spot 2:04
  • 2 Brother John 3:56
  • 3 Cold and Wet 3:46
  • 4 Riff Raff Rollin 3:22
  • 5 Lord Kenji 3:08
  • 6 Doty’s Leslie 3:29
  • 7 Tune Traveler 3:22
  • 8 Shadowfish 2:25
  • 9 Gourds of the Desert 4:01
  • 10 Turtle Rock 4:20
  • 11 Heavy Hands 3:55

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