Stoned Raiders
Cypress Hill · 2000
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A genre-blending exploration of hip-hop, funk, and rock that captures the chaotic pulse of early 2000s urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trouble Start here — The opening track sets a charged tone with aggressive beats and introspective lyrics about struggles and resilience, embodying the album's raw energy.
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Kronologik — This track features a reflective narrative style that traces the group's history while incorporating dynamic production techniques that highlight their evolution.
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Lowrider — With its laid-back groove and nods to Southern California culture, this track showcases Cypress Hill's ability to blend storytelling with a catchy hook, making it a standout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively but lacks the depth to fully engage on repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark, atmospheric tone before launching into high-energy tracks.
- The final track ends abruptly after a chaotic buildup, leaving a sense of unresolved tension.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases genre-blending, but not widely recognized as a key album.
- Moods
- Introspective· Energetic
- Career context
- At the turn of the millennium, Cypress Hill was transitioning from their commercial peak in the late '90s with albums like 'Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom.' 'Stoned Raiders,' released in 2000, marked their sixth studio album and saw them experimenting with heavier sounds amid changing musical landscapes. This period reflected their adaptability as they embraced nu metal influences while maintaining their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- House of Pain· Rage Against the Machine· Limp Bizkit
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 1:03
- 2 Trouble Start here 5:00
- 3 Kronologik 4:45
- 4 Southland Killers 3:25
- 5 Bitter 4:20
- 6 Amplified 3:54
- 7 It Ain’t Easy 4:13
- 8 Memories 4:09
- 9 Psychodelic Vision 4:27
- 10 Red, Meth and B 3:45
- 11 Lowrider 6:41
- 12 Catastrophe 3:25
- 13 L.I.F.E. 4:43
- 14 Here Is Something You Can’t Understand 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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