What makes Still Sick... Urine Trouble by Sage Francis notable?

This album is significant for its influence on the indie and alternative hip-hop movements, showcasing a style that combines poetic lyricism with experimental production. It received positive critical acclaim, helping to elevate Sage Francis as a key figure in underground rap and inspiring a generation of artists seeking authenticity beyond mainstream hip-hop. Released in 2000, 'Still Sick... Urine Trouble' marks Sage Francis's first full-length album after his well-received mixtapes. At this point, he was transitioning from underground recognition to a more established presence in the alternative hip-hop scene, building on the buzz generated by his earlier work. This album solidified his reputation for blending personal narratives with sharp social commentary.

Who is Still Sick... Urine Trouble for?

Still Sick... Urine Trouble works well if you're into wave-like pacing with interludes, confessional storytelling and wordplay and engaging freestyles for participation.

How many songs are on Still Sick... Urine Trouble?

Still Sick... Urine Trouble has 21 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.

Still Sick... Urine Trouble

Sage Francis · 2000

67 min · 21 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop

A raw and eclectic blend of alternative hip-hop that intertwines intricate wordplay with confessional storytelling.

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This album is significant for its influence on the indie and alternative hip-hop movements, showcasing a style that combines poetic lyricism with experimental production. It received positive critical acclaim, helping to elevate Sage Francis as a key figure in underground rap and inspiring a generation of artists seeking authenticity beyond mainstream hip-hop.

Best for: wave-like pacing with interludes confessional storytelling and wordplay engaging freestyles for participation
Context: Released in 2000, 'Still Sick... Urine Trouble' marks Sage Francis's first full-length album after his well-received mixtapes. At this point, he was transitioning from underground recognition to a more established presence in the alternative hip-hop scene, building on the buzz generated by his earlier work. This album solidified his reputation for blending personal narratives with sharp social commentary.
Stylistic neighbors: Drake· Beyoncé· Linkin Park· Mariah Carey· Lana Del Rey· Miley Cyrus· Jennifer Lopez· LL Cool J

Tracklist

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1 The Time of My Life 3:32
2 Majority Rule Standout 4:08
3 Backpacker Standout 4:24
4 Slug & Sage Freestyle, Part I 5:42
5 Eye of the Tiger 3:18
6 Strange Famous Radio Rhyme 1:19
7 All Word No Play 3:27
8 Life Is What Distracts You From Death Standout 2:39
9 Freestyle 2:05
10 Whore Monger Sing‐Along 3:48
11 Sage & Sixtoo 1:38
12 Mullet 3:42
13 Come Come Now 4:49
14 Her Schlag 1:47
15 Apathy & Sage Freestyle, Part I 8:02
16 KFC 1:55
17 Slug & Sage Freestyle, Part II 3:15
18 Live Recording of EDAN With AOI at the Met Cafe 1:33
19 Strange Famous Spoken Word 1:50
20 The Short‐Necked Giraffe 1:32
21 Andy Kaufman 2:40

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