Top tracks — play these first
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5 Million Ways to Kill a C.E.O. — This track stands out for its audacious critique of corporate greed and systemic inequality, embodied in a catchy hook that juxtaposes humor with serious commentary.
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Ghetto Manifesto — Here, the group articulates a manifesto for social change through powerful verses that combine personal narrative with broader socio-political themes.
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Pork and Beef — This track employs vivid storytelling to tackle themes of cultural identity and systemic oppression, showcasing The Coup's signature style of blending humor with hard-hitting truths.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines sharp lyricism with funky beats, creating a distinctive sound that critiques social issues.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, upbeat track that sets a funky tone, followed by a series of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove.
- Several songs feature call-and-response structures, engaging the listener and creating an interactive feel.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ghetto Manifesto
The verses outline a vision for empowerment, directly addressing listeners and calling for action against societal injustices.
The direct address shifts the tone from observation to urgent call-to-action, making it clear that these ideas require active participation rather than passive acceptance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everythang 3:52
- 2 5 Million Ways to Kill a C.E.O. 5:26
- 3 Wear Clean Draws 4:51
- 4 Ghetto Manifesto 6:20
- 5 Get Up 4:02
- 6 Tight 3:12
- 7 Ride the Fence 3:43
- 8 Nowalaters 4:42
- 9 Pork and Beef 4:00
- 10 Heven Tonite 3:51
- 11 Thought About It 2 4:38
- 12 Lazymuthafucka 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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