What makes Security Screenings by Scott Herren notable?

'Security Screenings' is notable for its experimental approach, influencing the sound of underground hip-hop during the mid-2000s. It received positive reviews from publications like Pitchfork, which highlighted Herren's ability to blend genres and push sonic boundaries, further solidifying his status in the alternative music community. When 'Security Screenings' was released in 2006, Scott Herren was already known for his work as Prefuse 73 and had established a reputation for innovative soundscapes. This album followed his critically acclaimed project 'Surrounded by Silence' and marked a continued exploration of complex rhythms and textures, showcasing his evolution as an artist in the alternative hip-hop scene.

How many songs are on Security Screenings?

Security Screenings has 18 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Security Screenings

Scott Herren · 2006

41 min · 18 tracks · alternative hip-hop

Experimental beats intertwine with fragmented samples, creating a cerebral landscape of alternative hip-hop.

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Tracklist

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1 The Letter: “P” 1:17
2 With Dirt and Two Texts (afternoon version) Standout 3:26
3 Illiterate Interlude 0:28
4 Keeping Up With Your Quota Standout 3:16
5 No Special Bed 0:31
6 Weight Watching 2:34
7 When the Grip Lets You Go 2:55
8 Another One Long Gone Standout 2:08
9 Always It’s Gonna Be Like That 1:07
10 Creating Cyclical Headaches 3:27
11 Awakening to A… 0:59
12 With Dirt and Two Texts (later version with love) 3:08
13 No Origin 3:41
14 One Star and Three Stripes 1:42
15 Mud in Your Mouth 2:43
16 Breathe 0:49
17 Matrimonioids..... (For Elivin + Susana Estela) 3:45
18 We Leave You in a Cloud of Thick Smoke and Sleep Outro / Alternate Hidden Outro 3:29