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Nothing to Fear

MC Lars · 1999

71 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A quirky blend of clever wordplay and catchy hooks set against an eclectic hip-hop backdrop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky storytelling with humor
  • dynamic journey with resolution
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward listening experiences
  • dislike playful and quirky lyrics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Nothing to Fear' marked MC Lars's debut album, positioning him as a prominent figure in the nerdcore hip-hop movement. This album followed his early internet success and showcased his unique storytelling style that combined humor with pop culture references.
Stylistic neighbors
Beastie Boys· Janelle Monáe· Gym Class Heroes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Going for Your Ear 4:41
  • 2 Peaceful Defenseless People 4:01
  • 3 Pop Goes the Icon 3:22
  • 4 Porcine Financial Issues 4:01
  • 5 I Want to Be Anikan Skywalker 4:40
  • 6 Aliens in My Cereal 3:12
  • 7 Bill the Biogeneticist 4:10
  • 8 Faith & Wisdom 3:06
  • 9 Lobster Boy 3:12
  • 10 Miles Davis' Calculator 5:22
  • 11 Rapbeth (Foul Is Fair) 4:45
  • 12 Digest This DJ 1:40
  • 13 Strobelights & Special K 3:25
  • 14 Transylvania 4:48
  • 15 Rhythmic Theories 4:35
  • 16 Lego Man 4:54
  • 17 Heal 8:03

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata