Top tracks — play these first
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Zombie T-Rex — This track epitomizes the album's playful tone, using the imagery of a dinosaur to address themes of nostalgia and evolution in both music and culture.
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If I Were a Jedi (That Would Be Hella Awesome) — This song showcases MC Lars's signature blend of humor and fandom, cleverly weaving Star Wars references into a narrative about aspiration and identity.
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Hipster Mom — With its catchy hook and relatable subject matter, this track highlights the album's comedic elements while also critiquing societal norms around parenting and trends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor and pop culture in its lyrics, maintaining a playful yet insightful tone throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of humorous narratives that reference pop culture, with tracks often structured around specific themes or concepts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling with humor
- short bursts of catchy fun
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- nerd culture references throughout
- party-friendly vibe for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, introspective themes
- dislike playful, quirky narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases MC Lars' style but isn't a primary highlight of his career.
- Themes
- nostalgic pop culture· dinosaur imagery· Star Wars fandom
- Career context
- By the time MC Lars released The Zombie Dinosaur LP in 2015, he was already established in the alternative hip-hop scene, having released several albums since his debut in 2004. This album marked a continuation of his unique style, which combines storytelling with pop culture references, solidifying his position as a cult favorite among fans of geek-centric music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beastie Boys· Janelle Monáe· Gym Class Heroes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where Ya Been Lars? II 1:35
- 2 Zombie T-Rex 3:38
- 3 Sublime With Rome (Is Not the Same Thing as Sublime) 2:04
- 4 Hipster Mom 4:25
- 5 Dragon Blood 3:02
- 6 If I Were a Jedi (That Would Be Hella Awesome) 2:03
- 7 Never Afraid 4:19
- 8 The Top 10 Things to Never Say on a First Date 1:45
- 9 The Ballad of Hans Moleman 3:21
- 10 The Dip 4:43
- 11 Party With Lars 1:10
- 12 Forgot About Jack 3:33
- 13 Triforce 3:33
- 14 2004 (John Kerry) 3:10
- 15 Friends Don't Let Friends Watch LOST 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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