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Released 10 years ago

Polymer

Tonedeff · 2016

78 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

A dynamic fusion of intricate lyricism and diverse production styles that showcase Tonedeff's technical prowess and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Competitive Nature — This track stands out for its sharp commentary on ambition and competition, delivered through rapid-fire verses that highlight Tonedeff's lyrical dexterity.
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    Demon — Exploring themes of internal struggle, this track features haunting production that complements the intense introspection in Tonedeff's delivery.
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    Control — As the album's climactic closer, it encapsulates the overarching themes of self-examination and mastery over one's fate with an expansive instrumental backdrop.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong lyrical complexity and diverse production but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its length.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks with rapid-fire delivery and complex rhyme schemes, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
  • Several tracks incorporate varied production styles, including electronic elements, live instrumentation, and samples, creating a diverse sonic palette.
  • Tonedeff alternates between multiple vocal styles, including melodic hooks and aggressive verses, which keeps the listener engaged throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Things You Don't See Coming 5:06
  • 2 And They Watched Him 2:46
  • 3 Hunter 3:38
  • 4 Competitive Nature 7:17
  • 5 Demon 3:34
  • 6 Cinder 3:00
  • 7 Moment 4:10
  • 8 Glutton 4:58
  • 9 Sunrise 5:17
  • 10 Phantom 6:37
  • 11 Five Sisters 4:55
  • 12 Use Me 3:41
  • 13 Filthy XXX 3:44
  • 14 Narcissus 3:04
  • 15 More Like You 6:51
  • 16 Control 9:46

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