Something for the Blunted
Cypress Hill · 1992
24 min · 7 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A smoky blend of gritty beats and psychedelic soundscapes, underscored by introspective lyrics and a distinctive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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How I Could Just Kill a Man (Blunted mix) Start here — This track stands out as a cornerstone of Cypress Hill's identity, blending aggressive lyrics with a laid-back yet menacing beat, showcasing their signature style.
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Hand on the Glock — With its hard-hitting production and vivid storytelling, this track exemplifies the group's ability to merge street narratives with catchy hooks, making it a fan favorite.
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The Phunky Feel One — This track highlights their innovative approach to rhythm and flow, featuring complex beats that juxtapose with smooth vocal delivery, marking an evolution in their sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends gritty beats with introspective lyrics, showcasing Cypress Hill's unique style and solidifying their role in alternative hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The EP features a consistent use of heavy, distorted bass lines paired with layered samples that create a dense, atmospheric sound.
- Vocals are delivered in a conversational style, often alternating between rapid-fire verses and laid-back hooks, enhancing the introspective nature of the lyrics.
- Tracks like 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' utilize a repetitive structure that emphasizes key phrases, making them memorable and impactful.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- concise energetic listening experience
- front-loaded intensity and drive
- provocative themes for engagement
- for quick sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek mellow background sound
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Cypress Hill's presence and expanded their crossover appeal in hip-hop.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Something for the Blunted' came as Cypress Hill's first major compilation album, following their breakthrough self-titled debut in 1991. This project solidified their presence in the hip-hop scene while showcasing tracks that further defined their unique sound and style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- House of Pain· Rage Against the Machine· Limp Bizkit
Tracklist
- 1 How I Could Just Kill a Man (Blunted mix) Start here 4:17
- 2 Hand on the Glock 3:30
- 3 The Phunky Feel One 5:02
- 4 Real Estate 3:51
- 5 Light Another 3:21
- 6 Psycobetabuckdown 3:30
- 7 Something for the Blunted 1:16
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