The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions cover

The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions

John Glacier · 2024

44 min · 13 tracks · trap music

Experimental beats intertwine with abstract lyricism, creating a surreal soundscape that blurs the boundaries of hip-hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    A Dream Goes On Forever — The opening track establishes the album's ethereal quality, featuring layered production that invites listeners into Glacier's introspective world.
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    Everything Is the Same — This track encapsulates themes of monotony and existential reflection, delivered through Glacier's signature glitchy vocal style that challenges traditional rap norms.
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    Stress Test — A brief yet impactful piece, it distills the album's emotional weight, using fragmented lyrics to mirror feelings of anxiety and pressure in contemporary life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative mood exploration
  • layered dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions marks John Glacier's debut album, arriving after a series of critically acclaimed mixtapes. As a fresh voice in the UK rap scene, this release positions him firmly within the experimental hip-hop movement while showcasing his unique artistic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Death Grips· Earl Sweatshirt· A$AP Rocky

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Trust

    A pivotal moment occurs where Glacier shifts from abstract imagery to a stark confrontation of vulnerability and self-doubt.

    This shift in tone breaks from the previous layers of complexity, grounding the narrative in personal introspection that enhances emotional engagement.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Dream Goes On Forever 4:40
  • 2 Another 9 Days 3:06
  • 3 Turn Me Inside 2:54
  • 4 Halo Flip 6:54
  • 5 Everything Is the Same 2:21
  • 6 The Path Less Travelled 3:42
  • 7 Makeshift Tourniquet 5:17
  • 8 Time Well Spent 2:58
  • 9 In the Front 3:46
  • 10 Trust 2:13
  • 11 Stress Test 2:07
  • 12 Last Night I Dreamt I Was Alone 3:26
  • 13 Unlucky for Some… 1:28

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