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Paper Cut From the Obit

Celestaphone · 2023

43 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

Experimental hip-hop intertwines with eclectic samples and introspective lyrics, creating a surreal auditory landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Erfurt Latrine — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its disjointed rhythms and vivid imagery that encapsulate the album's overarching themes of decay and rebirth.
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    NEET Daughter — This track delves into themes of identity and societal expectation, showcasing Celestaphone's lyrical dexterity while employing an off-kilter beat that mirrors the narrative's tension.
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    They All Con It — A standout moment on the album, this track combines biting social commentary with clever wordplay, reflecting Celestaphone's ability to tackle serious subjects within an engaging sonic structure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective listening sessions
  • immersive lyrical exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 17, 2023, 'Paper Cut From the Obit' marks Celestaphone's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed project 'Wanderlost'. At this point in their career, Celestaphone has solidified their unique voice in the underground hip-hop scene, blending unconventional beats with personal storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Shlohmo· Flying Lotus· Brockhampton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Erfurt Latrine 3:04
  • 2 Jettatura 2:26
  • 3 Small World 3:05
  • 4 Day 2:02
  • 5 AM PM 3:25
  • 6 Roof 1:09
  • 7 Tops Turvy 2:41
  • 8 NEET Daughter 2:54
  • 9 Gravid Patch 3:00
  • 10 Mantindane 2:44
  • 11 Nay 2:35
  • 12 Paintings of Panspermia 2:11
  • 13 They All Con It 2:38
  • 14 Chitauri Chip 2:41
  • 15 Tithes 4:08
  • 16 Babies 2:22

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