Punken
Maxo Kream · 2018
43 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of Southern hip-hop and personal storytelling that encapsulates the complexities of street life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Work — The opening track sets the tone with its driving beat and Maxo's determination to rise above his circumstances, reflecting his hustle.
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Grannies — This track showcases Maxo's ability to weave personal anecdotes into his music, highlighting themes of family and loyalty in a gritty context.
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Roaches — As one of the album's standout tracks, it combines infectious hooks with a powerful narrative about survival and resilience in tough environments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal narratives with energetic production, making it a notable debut but not without its uneven moments.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate varied flows and cadences, particularly in the verses, creating dynamic shifts in energy.
- Interludes such as 'Beyonce' serve to break up the pacing, providing brief moments of reflection before returning to more intense tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Work 4:10
- 2 Grannies 3:31
- 3 Capeesh 3:36
- 4 Bussdown 2:50
- 5 Hobbies 2:24
- 6 Go 2:49
- 7 Beyonce (interlude) 2:23
- 8 Astrodome, Pt. 2 2:12
- 9 Love Drugs 3:05
- 10 Pop Another 2:46
- 11 Janky 3:17
- 12 ATW 2:29
- 13 Roaches 4:21
- 14 5200 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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