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One Step Ahead of the Spider

MC 900 Ft. Jesus · 1994

56 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop

Experimental hip-hop intertwines spoken word and eclectic samples, creating a surreal sonic landscape that challenges traditional genre boundaries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    New Moon — The opening track sets a reflective mood with its lengthy, atmospheric build-up that combines introspective lyrics and intricate soundscapes, establishing the album's experimental tone.
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    But if You Go — This track showcases MC 900 Ft. Jesus's unique blend of storytelling and poetic lyricism, effectively merging emotional depth with complex musical arrangements.
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    Stare and Stare — It highlights a pivotal moment in the album where contrasting rhythms and haunting vocals create an immersive listening experience, emphasizing themes of observation and introspection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 New Moon 11:42
  • 2 But if You Go 5:38
  • 3 If I Only Had a Brain 3:47
  • 4 Stare and Stare 6:59
  • 5 Buried at Sea 4:46
  • 6 Tiptoe Through the Inferno 4:50
  • 7 Gracías Pepé 3:44
  • 8 New Year's Eve 3:43
  • 9 Bill's Dream 8:15
  • 10 Rhubarb 3:12

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