Okeeblow
Scapegoat Wax · 2001
46 min · 15 tracks
A blend of hip-hop rhythms and melodic hooks that captures both introspection and playful lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Aisle 10 (Hello Allison) — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and relatable narrative about longing and missed connections, effectively encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Freeway — With its infectious beat and clever wordplay, Freeway showcases the band's ability to merge hip-hop influences with rock sensibilities, making it a highlight of the record.
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Crawling — Crawling features introspective lyrics paired with a haunting melody, illustrating the band’s capacity for exploring deeper emotional themes amid their playful style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hip-hop and alternative rock with inventive structures, showcasing a unique sound for its time.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies, with verses often alternating between rapped and sung lines.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and varied instrumental breaks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady pacing with reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- eclectic rhythms for varied moods
- short interludes enhance flow
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Okeeblow was Scapegoat Wax's second studio album, following their debut, Song for the Brokenhearted. By this time, the band had begun to solidify their unique sound, which blended elements of hip-hop with alternative rock, showcasing a more mature lyrical approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Star 6 3:08
- 2 Aisle 10 (Hello Allison) 3:43
- 3 Chico Boy 0:14
- 4 Freeway 4:05
- 5 Crawling 3:59
- 6 Eardrum 3:57
- 7 Space to Share 4:04
- 8 For All We Have 1:11
- 9 Light of the Moon 4:13
- 10 Evelyn 4:24
- 11 Perfect Silence 3:58
- 12 Party of One 1:32
- 13 Almost Fine 3:42
- 14 OKEEBLOW 0:29
- 15 Revenge of the Dope Fiend Beat 3:22
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