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State of the Art

Hilltop Hoods · 2009

61 min · 16 tracks · Australian hip-hop

A vibrant blend of sharp lyricism and infectious beats that captures the Australian hip-hop spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • climactic moments and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2009, Hilltop Hoods had established themselves as a leading force in Australian hip-hop with their previous album, 'The Hard Road', gaining significant acclaim. 'State of the Art' marked their commercial peak, debuting at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and solidifying their status within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Funkoars· Bliss n Eso· Urthboy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Return 3:57
  • 2 Super Official 4:09
  • 3 Chase That Feeling 3:29
  • 4 She’s So Ugly 3:37
  • 5 Still Standing 3:30
  • 6 Classic Example 3:10
  • 7 Chris Farley 3:38
  • 8 The Light You Burned 4:18
  • 9 Parade of the Dead 3:34
  • 10 Last Confession 3:49
  • 11 Hillatoppa 3:29
  • 12 Fifty in Five 5:32
  • 13 The Hard Road 4:06
  • 14 Recapturing the Vibe 3:26
  • 15 Breathe Restrung 3:51
  • 16 The Nosebleed Section 3:39

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