Strange Journey Volume Three
CunninLynguists · 2014
50 min · 17 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A cosmic journey where introspective lyrics collide with eclectic beats, exploring personal and universal themes within hip-hop's expansive landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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In the City — This track stands out for its vivid storytelling that captures urban experiences through a lens of both nostalgia and critique, showcasing the duo's lyrical prowess.
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Guide You Through Shadows — With its haunting production and introspective lyrics, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of personal struggles and existential themes.
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Makes You Wanna Cry — This track effectively marries emotional vulnerability with catchy hooks, highlighting the album's ability to balance depth with accessibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases varied production and lyrical depth but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Production styles vary widely across tracks, incorporating elements from electronic music to traditional hip-hop beats, which keeps the sound fresh throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- introspective journeys through sound
- eclectic beats for thoughtful reflection
- short tracks with varied themes
- cosmic exploration of personal growth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced music
- seek consistent, high-energy flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Strange Journey Volume Three marks CunninLynguists' fifth studio album, released after a significant hiatus following their 2011 album, Oneirology. This release showcases their continued evolution in alternative hip-hop while maintaining their signature blend of lyrical depth and innovative production. The album also reflects the group's commitment to exploring broader themes beyond typical genre confines.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Atmosphere· Aesop Rock· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ignition 0:32
- 2 Strange Universe 3:33
- 3 In the City 3:40
- 4 South California 3:15
- 5 Drunk Dial 3:42
- 6 The Morning 3:49
- 7 Innerspace 4:19
- 8 Miley 3000 0:39
- 9 Guide You Through Shadows 4:35
- 10 Castles 3:50
- 11 Kings 3:18
- 12 The Format 3:53
- 13 Dying Breed 3:17
- 14 Makes You Wanna Cry 3:03
- 15 Beyond the Sun 2:40
- 16 Mission Assessment 0:41
- 17 Urutora Kaiju 1:57
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