Top tracks — play these first
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Since We Last Spoke — The title track opens the album with an evocative blend of samples and melodies, setting the tone for a reflective journey through sound.
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Making Days Longer — This track showcases RJD2's knack for intricate arrangements, combining jazzy elements with a catchy hook that captures the album's essence of longing.
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Iced Lightning — With its driving beat and layered samples, this track exemplifies RJD2's ability to create infectious grooves that invite listeners into a cinematic soundscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
RJD2's unique production style combines diverse elements, making this album both engaging and distinctive within hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The use of varied tempos and rhythms across the tracks keeps the listener engaged, with some songs featuring abrupt shifts in mood.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- nostalgic reflective moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — It solidified RJD2's reputation in the indie music community and gained wider recognition.
- Career context
- Since We Last Spoke is RJD2's second studio album, following his 2002 debut, Deadringer. By this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a significant producer in the underground hip-hop scene while experimenting with broader musical styles. This release marked a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution, showcasing his ability to blend live instrumentation with electronic production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Shadow· Blockhead· Aesop Rock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Since We Last Spoke 4:14
- 2 Exotic Talk 3:43
- 3 1976 2:27
- 4 Ring Finger 3:47
- 5 Making Days Longer 4:36
- 6 Someone’s Second Kiss 4:28
- 7 To All of You 5:09
- 8 Clean Living 4:29
- 9 Iced Lightning 4:06
- 10 Intro 1:10
- 11 Through the Walls 3:27
- 12 One Day 6:20
- 13 De l’Alouette 3:11
- 14 Holy Toledo 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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