Top tracks — play these first
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Pretjafs Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Karmakontot — This track stands out for its engaging narrative about personal responsibility and consequences, wrapped in an infectious beat that exemplifies Timbuktu's style.
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Kejsaren e naken — A bold critique on societal norms, this track uses clever wordplay to challenge listeners' perceptions while delivering a catchy chorus that sticks.
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Vibb aktuellt — This track features a dynamic flow that showcases Timbuktu's versatility, blending humor with poignant observations about contemporary issues in Sweden.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical content and varied production but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a conversational tone, followed by tracks that alternate between upbeat rhythms and slower, reflective moments.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, creating an engaging dialogue between the artist and the audience.
- Lyrically, the album employs intricate wordplay and social commentary, with many verses structured around personal narratives and broader societal issues.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- sharp lyrical wit throughout
- dynamic progression in two halves
- vibrant energy for celebration
- short interludes enhance flow
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Timbuktu's lyrical prowess and unique sound, solidifying his status in hip-hop.
- Themes
- Swedish social critique· personal responsibility narratives· contemporary urban life
- Career context
- Oberoendeframkallande is Timbuktu's fifth studio album, released in 2007 after his commercial breakthrough with the previous album, Last Tango in Stockholm. At this point in his career, he had established himself as a key figure in the Swedish hip-hop scene, blending genres and addressing societal issues through his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Damian Marley· Matisyahu· Protoje
Tracklist
- 1 Pretjafs Start here 3:05
- 2 Låt nr 92 4:26
- 3 Lasternas 3:39
- 4 Karmakontot 4:49
- 5 Bra, bra 3:31
- 6 En vecka med 0:57
- 7 Ett halvår utan 4:30
- 8 Lika barn avvika bäst del 2 4:13
- 9 Kejsaren e naken 4:35
- 10 Vibb aktuellt 4:01
- 11 Ufokuken 2:59
- 12 Fantasi 3:31
- 13 Med eller mot 4:17
- 14 Amors picka del 1 4:26
- 15 Takk för sist 5:09
- 16 www.stoppamej.nu 0:04
- 17 Känn pepp (OBFK) 5:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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