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RoadKillOvercoat

Busdriver · 2007

43 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop

A frenetic tapestry of abstract beats and intricate wordplay that challenges conventions of hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo cerebral exploration
  • intricate wordplay for detail hunters
  • consistent journey through abstract themes
  • thought-provoking lyrics for deep listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2007, Busdriver was firmly established as an innovative voice in underground and experimental hip-hop, following his critically acclaimed album 'Cosmic Cleavage' released in 2005. 'RoadKillOvercoat' marks a continuation of his artistic evolution, showcasing his unique lyrical style and eclectic production choices during a time when he gained recognition within the alternative rap scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Shabazz Palaces

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Casting Agents and Cowgirls 3:17
  • 2 Less Yes's, More No's 4:21
  • 3 Kill Your Employer (Recreational Paranoia Is the Sport of Now) 3:50
  • 4 Ethereal Driftwood 3:43
  • 5 Secret Skin 3:28
  • 6 Sun Shower 4:08
  • 7 Go Slow 3:06
  • 8 The Troglodyte Wins 3:22
  • 9 Pompous Posies! Your Party's No Fun 3:10
  • 10 (Bloody Paw on the) Kill Floor 3:12
  • 11 Mr. Mistakes (Bested by the Whisper Chasm) 4:02
  • 12 Dream Catcher's Mitt 3:43

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