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Sick!

Earl Sweatshirt · 2022

24 min · 10 tracks · alternative hip-hop · hardcore hip-hop · industrial music

A fragmented exploration of introspection, weaving dense lyricism through minimalist, jazz-inflected beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brief bursts of introspection
  • energetic yet reflective pacing
  • intricate lyricism with urgency
  • quick, thought-provoking listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, drawn-out compositions
  • seek straightforward, catchy tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
With 'Sick!', Earl Sweatshirt released his fourth studio album at a point where he had already established himself as a critical voice in hip-hop. Following the introspective and highly praised 'Some Rap Songs' in 2018, this album reflects his ongoing artistic evolution and personal struggles, showcasing a mature approach to vulnerability and creativity.
Stylistic neighbors
MF DOOM· Flying Lotus· Isaiah Rashad

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Old Friend 1:19
  • 2 2010 2:28
  • 3 Sick! 1:51
  • 4 Vision 4:14
  • 5 Tabula Rasa 4:11
  • 6 Lye 1:52
  • 7 Lobby (int) 1:12
  • 8 God Laughs 1:24
  • 9 Titanic 1:52
  • 10 Fire in the Hole 3:37

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