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The Phoenix

Flipsyde · 2011

26 min · 6 tracks · rap rock

A dynamic fusion of rap rock and socially conscious themes, driven by intense beats and passionate vocal delivery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    My People — This track serves as the anthem for unity and resilience, encapsulating the EP's core message with its compelling lyrics and energetic delivery.
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    Freedom — By blending personal narratives with broader themes of liberation, this song exemplifies the band's lyrical depth while maintaining an infectious energy.
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    Act Like a Cop Did It — This track critiques authority and societal injustices, highlighting Flipsyde's role as voices of dissent in contemporary music through sharp lyrics and a driving beat.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong genre blending and thematic shifts but lacks the depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive beats and rapid-fire verses, while the last three shift towards more introspective themes.
  • The EP closes with 'Livin' It Up,' which incorporates a lighter, more celebratory tone compared to the earlier tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

  • Freedom

    The bridge shifts from individual struggles to collective empowerment, creating a rallying cry for listeners.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My People 4:36
  • 2 Laserbeam 3:47
  • 3 Power 4:25
  • 4 Freedom 4:36
  • 5 Act Like a Cop Did It 4:26
  • 6 Livin' It Up 4:13

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