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Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven

Kid Cudi · 2015

94 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock · contemporary R&B · hip-hop

A raw blend of introspective lyrics and lo-fi instrumentation, merging alternative rock with Kid Cudi's signature hip-hop style.

Why this album works

'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven' received mixed to negative reviews from critics, but it sparked conversations about mental health in music, contributing to the ongoing discourse around artist vulnerability. The album's experimental nature influenced a wave of artists within the alternative hip-hop and emo rap scenes, showcasing Cudi's role as a genre-bending pioneer.
Best for
wave-like dynamics through introspection raw emotional outpouring throughout reflective moments for quiet thinking
Context
Released on December 4, 2015, 'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven' marked Kid Cudi's fifth studio album and a notable departure from his earlier sound. Following the acclaimed 'Man on the Moon III,' this album showcased Cudi’s artistic reinvention, blending genres while reflecting his personal struggles and mental health challenges.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Edge of the Earth / Post Mortem Boredom Standout 7:23
  • 2 Confused! Standout 3:56
  • 3 Man in the Night 2:47
  • 4 Screwed 3:05
  • 5 Fade 2 Red 2:31
  • 6 Adventures 4:22
  • 7 The Nothing 3:25
  • 8 Amen 3:10
  • 9 Handle With Care 3:36
  • 10 Judgemental Cunt Standout 3:06
  • 11 Séance Chaos 2:41
  • 12 Fairy Tale Remains 3:21
  • 13 Wedding Tux 2:36
  • 14 Angered Kids 3:02
  • 15 Red Sabbath 4:05
  • 16 Fuchsia Butterflies 3:59
  • 17 Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven 5:12
  • 18 Embers 3:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Anomaly (rehearsal demo) 4:45
  • 2 The Return of Chip Douglas (demo) 2:19
  • 3 Trauma 2:57
  • 4 Wait! (rehearsal demo) 3:08
  • 5 Insides Out 3:34
  • 6 Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven (acoustic demo) 5:09
  • 7 Worth 3:30
  • 8 Melting 3:12

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