What makes Tales From The Sick by Prozak notable?

The album is significant for its blend of horrorcore elements with social commentary, addressing issues such as mental health and societal pressures. While it did not reach mainstream chart success, it garnered attention within underground rap circles and contributed to the growing movement of politically charged hip-hop in the late 2000s. Released in 2008, Tales From The Sick was Prozak's third studio album, following his previous release, Black Ink. At this point in his career, Prozak was establishing himself within the horrorcore and political hip-hop scenes, blending intense lyrical themes with heavy instrumentation and gaining recognition for his unique style.

How many songs are on Tales From The Sick?

Tales From The Sick has 22 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tales From The Sick

Prozak · 2008

73 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop

Dark, aggressive beats intertwine with vivid storytelling, delivering a raw exploration of personal and societal turmoil.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Scapegoat — This track encapsulates the album's theme of blame and societal pressures, showcasing Prozak's introspective lyricism against a haunting backdrop that resonates deeply.
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Corporate Genocide — In this song, Prozak critiques capitalism and corporate greed, using sharp imagery and an aggressive delivery that highlights his role as a voice for the marginalized.
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Bombs Away — Here, Prozak confronts themes of violence and conflict with urgency, combining powerful wordplay with a driving beat that underscores the chaos he describes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album blends horrorcore elements with social commentary but lacks mainstream recognition.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of dark, aggressive beats that underpin the vivid storytelling in each track.
Many tracks employ a narrative structure, with Prozak often switching between first-person and third-person perspectives to enhance the storytelling.
Several songs incorporate haunting samples and sound effects that contribute to the overall horrorcore aesthetic.
The running time is extended with 22 tracks, but many songs are concise, averaging around three minutes each, which maintains a brisk pace.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

It Was You

Prozak shifts from recounting betrayal to directly addressing the perpetrator reveals vulnerability amidst anger.

This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by moving from narrative observation to personal confrontation, emphasizing the weight of personal relationships.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Hitchcock of Hip-Hop 2:35
2 Fun n' Games 2:56
3 Keep Grindin' 3:20
4 Scapegoat 3:12
5 Go to Hell 2:53
6 Crossing Over 2:55
7 It Was You (intro) 0:40
8 It Was You 3:54
9 Why??? 3:27
10 Run Away 4:14
11 Corporate Genocide 3:22
12 Bombs Away 3:09
13 Holy War 3:28
14 It's Too Late Now 3:15
15 Insane 3:47
16 Bodies Fall 3:13
17 Psycho, Psycho, Psycho! 3:23
18 Drugs 3:17
19 Living in the Fog 4:19
20 Fading... 4:21
21 Good Enough 3:47
22 Under the Rain 3:43

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