Top tracks — play these first
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À chaque jour suffit sa peine — This track encapsulates Nessbeal's introspective style, reflecting on daily struggles with poignant imagery and a captivating flow.
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La Traversée du désert — Here, Nessbeal delves into themes of isolation and perseverance, showcasing his ability to weave personal narratives with broader societal commentary.
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Bouteille à la mer — The song stands out for its emotional weight and vulnerability, as Nessbeal addresses feelings of despair and hope through compelling storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Nessbeal's NE2S combines strong lyricism with atmospheric production, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and emotional weight.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric production elements, such as ambient synths and layered vocal samples, enhancing the introspective themes.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal storytelling, with multiple tracks featuring complex rhyme schemes and internal rhymes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- steady rhythmic pacing
- urban storytelling vibes
- balanced mix of energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- NE2S is Nessbeal's third studio album, released in 2010 after his previous effort, La Lettre du Front, which had solidified his place in the French hip-hop scene. At this point, he was building on his reputation as a thought-provoking lyricist, following collaborations with prominent artists like Booba and his earlier works that established his unique voice.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Certifié classique 3:08
- 2 À chaque jour suffit sa peine 3:39
- 3 Ça bouge pas 3:47
- 4 After 3:22
- 5 Au bord de la route 3:54
- 6 Papa instable 3:22
- 7 La Traversée du désert 3:41
- 8 I.L.S 3:04
- 9 Ma grosse 4:04
- 10 Je vole au dessus de ça 3:44
- 11 Bouteille à la mer 3:56
- 12 Ne2s 4:07
- 13 Balles dans le pied 4:15
- 14 Poussière d'empire 7:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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