Shiesty Season
Pooh Shiesty · 2021
49 min · 17 tracks · trap music
Rugged beats collide with gritty narratives, embodying the raw energy of trap and drill music from Memphis.
Top tracks — play these first
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Back in Blood — This track features a compelling blend of catchy hooks and vivid storytelling, making it an anthem for resilience and street life. Its collaboration with Lil Durk elevated its status and broadened Shiesty's appeal beyond regional boundaries.
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Guard Up — With its aggressive delivery and sharp production, this track encapsulates the intense energy of the album, showcasing Shiesty’s lyrical prowess and authenticity as a voice from Memphis.
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Twerksum — The infectious beat and playful lyrics make this track stand out as a party anthem, reflecting Shiesty's versatility and ability to create commercial hits alongside his more serious content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Shiesty Season combines gritty narratives with trap beats, showcasing Pooh Shiesty's distinct style within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark tone, followed by the lead single 'Back in Blood,' which features a prominent hook and aggressive delivery.
- Tracks often feature heavy bass lines and rapid hi-hat patterns typical of trap music, with verses that focus on street narratives and personal experiences.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo slightly, providing a contrast to the high-energy earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- raw energy with gritty narratives
- short bursts of aggressive intensity
- party-ready anthems for gatherings
- high-energy tracks for workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- seek lengthy, introspective albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 5, 2021, Shiesty Season marked Pooh Shiesty's debut studio album following a series of successful mixtapes. At this point in his career, he had gained significant attention in the rap scene, particularly after his collaboration with Lil Durk on 'Back in Blood,' which became a breakout hit and solidified his presence in Southern hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Durk· G Herbo· Fredo Bang
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shiesty Season Intro 1:47
- 2 Back in Blood 3:04
- 3 Guard Up 3:12
- 4 Ugly 3:01
- 5 Neighbors 2:51
- 6 50 Shots 3:00
- 7 No Chorus 2:23
- 8 Box of Churches 3:05
- 9 Making a Mess 3:27
- 10 Choppa Way 3:07
- 11 Take a Life 3:18
- 12 Gone MIA 2:30
- 13 Big 13 Gang 2:30
- 14 Drop Some Shit 2:35
- 15 See Red 2:30
- 16 Master P 3:20
- 17 Twerksum 3:13
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