What makes There Existed an Addiction to Blood by Clipping notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its bold narrative style and innovative production, earning a spot on several year-end lists, including Pitchfork's Best Albums of 2019. Its combination of horror elements and social commentary also sparked discussions about the intersections of genre and race in contemporary music. By 2019, Clipping had established themselves as a pioneering voice in experimental hip-hop with their previous album, 'Splendor & Misery,' released in 2017. 'There Existed an Addiction to Blood' represents their continued evolution, maintaining their avant-garde approach while delving deeper into themes of violence and societal decay.

How many songs are on There Existed an Addiction to Blood?

There Existed an Addiction to Blood has 15 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

There Existed an Addiction to Blood

Clipping · 2019

68 min · 15 tracks · experimental hip-hop

A visceral exploration of horror and existential dread layered over industrial beats and sharp lyricism.

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He Dead — This track serves as a chilling examination of death and mortality, employing vivid storytelling and a haunting beat that encapsulates the album's thematic core.
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Blood of the Fang — Featuring sharp lyricism and a relentless rhythm, this track stands out for its exploration of cultural identity through the lens of horror tropes.
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Run for Your Life — Combining urgency and introspection, this track highlights the album's ability to blend personal narrative with broader societal fears, showcasing Clipping's lyrical prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

79 /100

Summit

Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative production and narrative depth make it a standout in experimental hip-hop.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that alternate between aggressive beats and haunting interludes.
Several tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, where multiple voices overlap to create a disorienting effect.
The last three tracks gradually slow down the tempo, culminating in a stark piano piece that contrasts with the preceding intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 9/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Intro 1:04
2 Nothing Is Safe 4:57
3 He Dead 4:22
4 Haunting (interlude) 0:57
5 La mala ordina 5:46
6 Club Down 4:30
7 Prophecy (interlude) 1:11
8 Run for Your Life 4:52
9 The Show 3:04
10 Possession (interlude) 2:10
11 All in Your Head 4:29
12 Blood of the Fang 4:39
13 Story 7 3:40
14 Attunement 4:46
15 Piano Burning 18:00

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