Running on Air
Bliss n Eso · 2010
65 min · 19 tracks · Australian hip-hop
A vibrant blend of playful lyrics and eclectic beats, encapsulating the essence of Australian hip-hop with a sense of adventure.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flying Through the City — This track embodies the album's adventurous spirit, blending vivid imagery with a catchy hook that captures urban life and exploration.
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Addicted — With its introspective lyrics about personal struggles, this track highlights the duo's ability to connect deeply with listeners while maintaining an engaging sound.
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People Up on It — This song showcases a celebratory vibe and community spirit, featuring infectious energy that invites listeners to join in on the fun.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production but has some uneven pacing across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate diverse instrumentation, blending traditional hip-hop beats with elements from other genres like reggae and rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful adventures through vibrant beats
- short bursts of catchy energy
- sing-along moments with friends
- light-hearted reflections on life
- for afternoon escapades
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, more serious tones
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Running on Air marked Bliss n Eso's fourth studio album, following the success of their 2008 breakthrough, Flying Colors. At this point, they were solidifying their reputation within the Australian hip-hop scene and expanding their audience with increasingly polished production and introspective lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hilltop Hoods· The Herd· Allday
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Land 2:10
- 2 Flying Through the City 3:17
- 3 Addicted 3:51
- 4 Down by the River 2:54
- 5 The Moses Twist 4:16
- 6 Art House Audio 3:02
- 7 Family Affair 3:56
- 8 Reflections 3:05
- 9 Coastal Kids 3:57
- 10 People Up on It 4:26
- 11 Caught at the Pub 2:05
- 12 Where the Wild Things Are 4:12
- 13 The Children of the Night 4:47
- 14 Smoke Like a Fire 3:52
- 15 Re-debating Reality 0:51
- 16 Late on Night 3:42
- 17 I Can 4:13
- 18 Weightless Wings 3:29
- 19 Golden Years 2:58
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