The Fifth
Dizzee Rascal · 2013
47 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of bass-heavy beats and sharp lyricism, merging grime and hip-hop with electronic influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bassline Junkie — This track features an infectious bassline and playful lyrics that encapsulate the album’s energy while highlighting Dizzee's unique style within the grime genre.
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I Don’t Need a Reason — The song combines catchy hooks with introspective verses, representing a turning point in the album where Dizzee addresses personal themes amid party vibes.
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Superman Start here — Opening the album with its dynamic production and confident lyrics, this track sets the tone for Dizzee's bold return to music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of styles but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Superman', that sets a fast pace which is maintained through the first half.
- Several tracks feature rapid shifts in tempo and rhythm, particularly 'Goin’ Crazy' and 'Bassline Junkie', which incorporate electronic influences.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo party vibes
- sharp lyrical wit throughout
- engaging sing-along moments
- pulsing energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective sounds
- seek lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return to roots and showcases versatility after a hiatus.
- Themes
- grime revival· party culture· personal identity struggle
- Career context
- Released as Dizzee Rascal's fifth studio album, The Fifth arrived after a four-year hiatus following the less commercially successful album Tongue N' Cheek. At this point in his career, Dizzee was navigating a transition from mainstream pop success back to his roots in grime and underground sounds, seeking to re-establish his artistic identity.
Tracklist
- 1 Superman Start here 4:31
- 2 I Don’t Need a Reason 3:16
- 3 We Don’t Play Around 3:07
- 4 Good 3:59
- 5 Spend Some Money 3:31
- 6 Arse Like That 3:53
- 7 Something Really Bad 3:39
- 8 Goin’ Crazy 3:23
- 9 Love This Town 3:59
- 10 H-Town 3:38
- 11 Heart of a Warrior 3:13
- 12 Life Keeps Moving On 3:52
- 13 Bassline Junkie 3:23
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