Negro Necro Nekros
Dälek · 1998
38 min · 5 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A dark, immersive blend of industrial noise and hip-hop beats that challenges conventional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Swollen Tongue Bums — The opening track sets the stage with its abrasive soundscapes and heavy beats, showcasing the album's distinctive blend of noise and rhythm right from the start.
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Images of .44 Casings — This lengthy track delves deep into themes of violence and urban decay, encapsulating the raw emotional intensity that defines the album's narrative.
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Praise Be the Man — Closing the album, this track combines haunting vocals with layered instrumentation, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of the group's artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Dälek's debut blends industrial noise with hip-hop, creating an immersive and confrontational sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dense layer of industrial noise that sets a dark tone, which is maintained throughout the five tracks.
- The production employs heavy use of sampling and distortion, pushing the boundaries of traditional hip-hop instrumentation.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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
- dark atmospheres with immersive depth
- thought-provoking soundscapes for introspection
- patient explorations of unconventional rhythms
- punctuated intensity with unsettling tension
Maybe skip if you
- seek conventional song structures
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Negro Necro Nekros is Dälek's debut album, released in 1998 when the duo was still establishing their unique sound within the alternative hip-hop scene. This album marked a significant point in their career as it introduced their experimental approach that combined aggressive beats with abstract lyricism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· El-P· Busdriver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Swollen Tongue Bums 3:41
- 2 Three Rocks Blessed 7:44
- 3 Images of .44 Casings 10:27
- 4 The Untravelled Road 4:37
- 5 Praise Be the Man 12:00
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