Strange Journey Volume One
CunninLynguists · 2009
77 min · 24 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of alternative hip-hop, blending introspective lyrics with eclectic production and a mix of remixes and original tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Come Down (The Brownie Song) — This track stands out for its playful yet profound exploration of escapism through humor and clever wordplay, encapsulating the album's thematic core.
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Don't Leave (When Winter Comes) — This song effectively captures emotional vulnerability against a backdrop of rich instrumentation, showcasing the group's lyrical depth and musicality.
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Georgia (remix) — The remix illustrates the group's ability to reinterpret existing material while enhancing its narrative complexity, making it a standout track.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective lyricism with depth
- eclectic remixes for varied listening
- short tracks for quick engagement
- captivating instrumentals for focus
- vibrant soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Strange Journey Volume One is the fourth studio album by CunninLynguists, following their critically acclaimed album, A Piece of Strange. This album showcases their evolution as artists and features an experimental approach that diversifies their already established sound. As they continued to build their reputation, this release marked a significant point in their career, delving deeper into themes of identity and experience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Atmosphere· Aesop Rock· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Departure 2:05
- 2 Nothing but Strangeness 3:18
- 3 Lynguistics (live in Stockholm) 1:30
- 4 Move 3:16
- 5 Spark My Soul 3:47
- 6 Never Come Down (The Brownie Song) 3:43
- 7 Hypnotized 3:47
- 8 Dance for Me (remix) 2:34
- 9 Die for You 3:50
- 10 White Guy Mind Tricks 1:00
- 11 Georgia (remix) 2:56
- 12 K.K.K.Y. (remix) 2:19
- 13 Don't Leave (When Winter Comes) 4:07
- 14 The Distance 4:13
- 15 Broken Van (Thinking of You) 3:56
- 16 Billy Joe's Garage (To Be Continued) 0:56
- 17 Nothing but Strangeness (instrumental) 3:21
- 18 Move (instrumental) 3:19
- 19 Spark My Soul (instrumental) 3:49
- 20 Never Come Down (instrumental) 3:46
- 21 Die for You (instrumental) 3:53
- 22 Don't Leave (When the Winter Comes) (instrumental) 4:10
- 23 The Distance (instrumental) 4:15
- 24 Broken Van (Thinking of You) (instrumental) 3:56
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