Surrounded by Silence
Scott Herren · 2005
60 min · 21 tracks · alternative hip-hop
An experimental tapestry of alternative hip-hop blending fragmented beats, introspective lyrics, and ambient interludes into a cohesive sonic journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hide Ya Face — This track encapsulates the album's experimental ethos with its chopped rhythms and layered samples that challenge traditional song structures.
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Expressing Views Is Obviously Illegal — With its incisive lyrics and intricate production, this track critiques societal norms while exemplifying Herren's unique blend of hip-hop and electronic elements.
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Now You’re Leaving — A standout moment showcasing emotional depth through its melancholic melody and reflective lyrics, it highlights Herren's ability to convey vulnerability amidst experimentation.
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Morale Crusher — This brief but impactful piece showcases Herren's skillful manipulation of sound textures, illustrating the album's overarching theme of disillusionment.
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Sabbatical With Options — The track serves as a compelling interlude that blends atmospheric sounds with rhythmic elements, enhancing the overall flow of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective and immersive experiences
- dynamic flow with interludes
- wave-like pacing throughout
- short, contemplative listening moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Surrounded by Silence marked Scott Herren's third album under the moniker Prefuse 73, following his critically acclaimed work on One Word Extinguisher in 2003. At this point in his career, Herren was establishing himself as a leading figure in the glitch-hop scene, experimenting with complex structures and diverse soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flying Lotus· Blockhead· J Dilla
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ve Said All I Need to Say About Them Intro 3:33
- 2 Hide Ya Face 3:13
- 3 Bad Memory Interlude One 0:41
- 4 Ty versus Detchibe 3:22
- 5 Expressing Views Is Obviously Illegal 3:41
- 6 Pastel Assassins 4:26
- 7 Pagina dos 2:28
- 8 Silence Interlude 0:56
- 9 Now You’re Leaving 2:39
- 10 Gratis 4:52
- 11 We Go Our Own Way 3:19
- 12 Mantra 1:06
- 13 Sabbatical With Options 2:44
- 14 It’s Crowded 4:53
- 15 Just the Thought 3:38
- 16 La Correcion Exchange 4:16
- 17 Hide Ya Face (Reminder version) 1:34
- 18 Morale Crusher 1:14
- 19 Minutes Away Without You 3:48
- 20 Rain Edit Interlude 1:36
- 21 And I’m Gone 2:55
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