Sings the Blues
Pigeon John · 2005
49 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
A playful blend of hip-hop and quirky storytelling wrapped in vibrant, soulful melodies and infectious beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Upside Down Rotten — The opening track establishes the album's playful tone with its catchy chorus and vivid imagery, setting the stage for Pigeon John's distinctive style.
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Nothing Without You — This track showcases Pigeon John's lyrical vulnerability while maintaining an upbeat tempo, highlighting his ability to balance depth with accessibility.
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She Cooks Me Oatmeal! — With its humorous take on domestic life, this song embodies the album's quirky charm and demonstrates Pigeon John's knack for storytelling.
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Identity Crisis (In Like Flynn remix) — This remix features an infectious beat and clever wordplay that encapsulates the album's exploration of self-identity and personal growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends playful storytelling with soulful melodies, showcasing Pigeon John's unique style within alternative hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with playful lyrics, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instrumentation, such as horns and strings, which adds a unique texture to the sound.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Upside Down Rotten 3:23
- 2 Nothing Without You 4:19
- 3 Perfect Formality 3:53
- 4 She Cooks Me Oatmeal! 2:16
- 5 Sleeping Giants 3:38
- 6 Matter 101 2:57
- 7 You Can't Have It! 3:17
- 8 The Grand Ol' Waltz 4:49
- 9 Life Goes On (J-Boogie remix) 3:22
- 10 Emily (PJ All Day remix) 3:38
- 11 Identity Crisis (In Like Flynn remix) 4:33
- 12 Rainy Day 3:02
- 13 Draw Me Closer 6:21
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