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Seeing Sounds

N.E.R.D. · 2008

54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · hip-hop · funk rock

A vibrant fusion of funk, rock, and hip-hop that challenges genre boundaries with infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • infectious grooves for movement
  • for group celebrations
  • playful irreverence in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tunes
  • seek cohesive, long-form pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as N.E.R.D.'s third studio album, 'Seeing Sounds' came after their commercially successful effort 'Fly or Die' (2004). At this point in their career, the trio was solidifying their reputation for genre-blending music while exploring more experimental sounds. The album reflected a shift towards a more introspective lyrical approach alongside their signature eclectic production.
Stylistic neighbors
The Neptunes· OutKast· Gnarls Barkley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Time for Some Action 3:42
  • 2 Everyone Nose (All the Girls Standing in the Line for the Bathroom) 3:27
  • 3 Windows 2:59
  • 4 Anti Matter 4:01
  • 5 Spaz 3:50
  • 6 Yeah You 4:06
  • 7 Sooner or Later 6:42
  • 8 Happy 4:35
  • 9 Kill Joy 4:10
  • 10 Love Bomb 4:36
  • 11 You Know What 4:30
  • 12 Laugh About It 4:16
  • 13 Lazer Gun 3:51

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