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Released 7 years ago this November

Revelations (Thrill Pill album)

Thrill Pill · 2019

25 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop

A blend of shadowy beats and introspective lyrics that capture the complexities of modern life in Russia.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Грустная песня — This track stands out for its haunting melodies paired with deeply personal verses reflecting on loneliness and despair, capturing the album's emotional core.
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    Неуязвимым — A powerful anthem that highlights themes of resilience and invincibility, showcasing Thrill Pill's confident delivery and lyrical prowess.
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    Аристократ флоу — This track features sharp wordplay and a catchy hook, embodying the blend of humor and critique present throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines introspective lyrics with atmospheric production, marking a notable entry in the Russian hip-hop scene.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
  • Each track features layered production with shadowy beats, often incorporating atmospheric synths and minimalistic percussion.
  • Lyrically, the songs delve into personal and societal themes, with verses that frequently employ internal rhyme schemes and vivid imagery.
  • The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an impression of unresolved tension.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Откровения интро 1:57
  • 2 Грустная песня 3:46
  • 3 Большие бизнесмены 1:55
  • 4 Из моих кошмаров 2:51
  • 5 Аристократ флоу 2:18
  • 6 Неуязвимым 2:02
  • 7 Самарканд 2008 2:10
  • 8 Станцуй для меня 2:33
  • 9 Завтра 2:58
  • 10 Чужими 2:47

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