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Released 20 years ago

The Return of Dr. Octagon

Kool Keith · 2006

40 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap

Surreal narratives intertwine with eclectic beats, creating a psychedelic journey through Kool Keith's unique mindscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • surreal narratives that provoke thought
  • eclectic beats for active listening
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • short tracks encourage replayability

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear structures
  • seek long, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'The Return of Dr. Octagon' marked Kool Keith's return to his alter ego after nearly a decade since the original 'Dr. Octagonecologyst' in 1996. At this point in his career, he was exploring new sounds and collaborations while continuing to push the boundaries of hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors
MF DOOM· Del the Funky Homosapien· Aesop Rock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Our Operators Are Masturbating 0:24
  • 2 Trees 2:46
  • 3 Aliens 2:54
  • 4 Ants 3:01
  • 5 Don't Worry Mz Pop Music 0:32
  • 6 Perfect World 2:37
  • 7 The Turtle Skit 1:08
  • 8 Al Green 2:45
  • 9 A Gorilla Driving a Pick-Up Truck 3:35
  • 10 Got Any Kids? 0:23
  • 11 Doctor Octagon 2:58
  • 12 It's the Morning 2:48
  • 13 Jumpstart 3:24
  • 14 Eat It 5:03
  • 15 Aliens (Subfocus'd) 5:40

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