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The Weather

Busdriver · 2003

60 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop

A whirlwind of intricate wordplay and eclectic beats challenging the conventions of hip-hop.

Why this album works

'The Weather' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to hip-hop, highlighting Busdriver's complex lyricism and unique sound. It influenced a generation of underground artists, expanding the boundaries of the genre and contributing to the rise of alternative hip-hop movements.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs long, immersive listening sessions
Context
When 'The Weather' was released in 2003, Busdriver was establishing his presence in the underground hip-hop scene following his debut album 'Memoirs of the Elephant Man'. This album showcased his unique style blending abstract and experimental elements, further defining his artistic voice before gaining wider recognition in the mid-2000s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Exaggerated Joy Standout 3:08
  • 2 Pen's Oil Standout 4:27
  • 3 Carl Weathers Standout 4:35
  • 4 Glorified Hype Man 3:34
  • 5 Fine for a Robot 4:44
  • 6 Germs That May Cause the Following 2:42
  • 7 Weather Locklear 4:17
  • 8 Break for 2300 2:25
  • 9 DJ Furry 2:50
  • 10 Raffle Ticket Blues 4:06
  • 11 Sleep Standing Up 2:28
  • 12 Name Forgetter 5:00
  • 13 Thousand Words 7:00
  • 14 Fizzing Energy Drink 0:23
  • 15 Barely Music 9:06

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