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Perfect Hair

Busdriver · 2014

46 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of rapid-fire lyrics, eclectic beats, and surreal storytelling that defies genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with thoughtful climax
  • kaleidoscopic storytelling and lyrics
  • playful surrealism in every track
  • intellectual engagement through rapid-fire delivery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Perfect Hair' was released in 2014, Busdriver had already established himself as a unique voice in experimental hip-hop, following his 2012 album 'Beaus$Eros'. This album represents a continued evolution of his style, showcasing his lyrical dexterity and willingness to tackle complex themes with humor and introspection.
Stylistic neighbors
Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Shabazz Palaces

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Retirement Ode 3:20
  • 2 Bliss Point 3:35
  • 3 Ego Death 6:00
  • 4 Upsweep 4:28
  • 5 When the Tooth-Lined Horizon Blinks 4:09
  • 6 Motion Lines 5:12
  • 7 Eat Rich 3:09
  • 8 King Cookie Faced (for Her) 4:06
  • 9 Can't You Tell I'm a Sociopath 3:10
  • 10 Colonize the Moon 9:50

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